You don't need to ski! A new and exciting spot to play in the snow: The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama

• Table of Contents
• Plenty of fun for indoor types too! A new snowy mountain experience!
• The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama is about 7 minutes away by state-of-the-art gondola!
• The area's largest observation terrace and cafe
• Glamping on the snow in a heated dome tent
• Plenty of snow activities too!
• Enjoy authentic gourmet food after lots of fun
• We also have a wide range of rental items! You can come empty-handed!
• Excellent access by Shinkansen and car! Free shuttle bus also available!

Plenty of fun for indoor types too! A new snowy mountain experience!

The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama, where even those who aren't good at skiing or snowboarding can easily enjoy a snowy mountain experience, is located in Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort, 80 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo or about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa Station in Niigata Prefecture.

This comprehensive complex offers a wide range of activities, including the "Snow Dome Tent" for day-use only, where you can enjoy a glamping experience on the snow, the "New Observation Terrace" and "Café" which are the largest in the area, from which you can see the entire snowy scenery of the Echigo Sanzan mountains, and even snow activities that children can enjoy. This is a new spot where families and tourists who want to make their debut in the snowy mountains can have a comfortable time!

The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama is about 7 minutes away by state-of-the-art gondola!

The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama can be accessed from the foot of the ski resort by the state-of-the-art cable car, the Sunrise Express.

The spacious gondola cabin can accommodate 10 people, so even small children can ride together safely.

From the all-glass cabin, you can enjoy a 7-minute aerial stroll with a spectacular view, and even first-time skiers can travel comfortably to the summit station.

There are three entrances to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort: the Central Entrance, Hatsuka Ishiguchi, and North Entrance. The Central Entrance is the most convenient for catching the Sunrise Express.

The area's largest observation terrace and cafe

The iconic observation terrace and cafe is about 50m away, a one-minute walk from the summit station, which can be reached by state-of-the-art gondola cabin.

Below you from the observation terrace you can see the rural landscape of Minamiuonuma, where the brand rice Koshihikari is grown in summer, and in winter the same rural landscape is covered in a pure white blanket of snow, with the majestic mountain ranges of Echigo, including Mt. Makigi and the Echigo Sanzan mountains, stretching out in the distance, creating a silvery panorama!

On sunny days, the open-air terrace seating on the snow, the "Snow Terrace," is also popular! You can feel the fresh breeze and warm sunlight while looking down on the magnificent snowy scenery, and the red chairs stand out against the white snow, making it a popular photo spot.

Glamping on the snow in a heated dome tent

The dome tent is a 3-minute walk from the observation terrace. The dome tent is equipped with heating, so you can stay warm and comfortable even in your everyday clothes. There are also tables, chairs, blankets, chairs for children, snow play equipment, disinfectant, paper towels, wet tissues, and Wi-Fi available for your use.

The dome tents come in two sizes, so you can choose the one that best suits your group size.

By ordering take-out food from the cafe, you can easily enjoy a meal in a glamping space on the snow.

Baskets are available for free rental to those staying in the dome tents. Enjoy an extraordinary experience that can only be had here.

*Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made in 60-minute increments (fees apply).

*To use the dome tent, you will need a dome tent ticket in addition to a round-trip gondola ticket. Advance applications are given priority, so we recommend reserving a set plan before you go.

*We are currently selling a special plan that includes a round-trip gondola ticket! Please see below for details.

Book a dome tent

Plenty of snow activities too!

There is also an activity area near the dome tent.

You can easily climb the slopes using the snow escalator, allowing you to have fun without getting tired.

Not only children, but adults too can return to their childhood and enjoy Niigata's natural snow with friends and family.

Snow activities include snow racing, sledding, tubing, snow bikes, foam play equipment and more!

What's more, the round-trip gondola ticket includes the fee for snow activities, so you can enjoy them all you want at no extra cost! Even if you don't ski or snowboard, this is perfect for small children or those looking for their first experience playing in the snow!

[What you can experience with a round-trip gondola ticket]

・Unlimited snow activities

・Observation terrace and cafe

・Snow Terrace

*Food and drink charges will be paid separately.

Buy a round trip gondola ticket

Enjoy authentic gourmet food after lots of fun

The cafe, which is seamlessly connected to the observation terrace, has a reception desk for the dome tent and offers a wide variety of takeaway foods, lunches, desserts, and more that can be enjoyed outdoors. When the weather is bad, you can relax in the cafe, surrounded by the flickering flames of a bonfire, and enjoy the mountain resort atmosphere.

The observation terrace cafe offers a variety of delicious menu items, including "Sea and Mountain Delicious Curry" made with an original spice blend and "Pulled Pork Terrace Sandwich."

Particularly popular is the specialty "Snowy Mountain Pancake" cooked in a skillet! The outside is crispy and the inside is fluffy, topped with fruit, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar to look like snow. It's a wild yet cute pancake that perfectly matches the snowy mountain scenery.

Please be sure to try it when you visit The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama.

We also have a wide range of rental items! You can come empty-handed!

The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama is attractive because you can enjoy the spectacular view of the snowy mountains without having to put on skis, but since the temperature is low on the mountain, it is useful to have warm clothing and boots. If you are unable to prepare your own, you can rent them at the resort center at the foot of the mountain.

Clothing and boots are available for rental, and hats, gloves, goggles, sunscreen, and other items are also sold at the shop, so even if you come empty-handed, you can get all the equipment you need to enjoy the snowy mountains.

We have a full lineup of rental items in a variety of sizes, from children to adults.

The shop stocks original Ishiuchi Maruyama goods as well as local Niigata souvenirs.

Be sure to check it out when you leave.

Excellent access by Shinkansen and car! Free shuttle bus also available!

The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama is located at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort, which is about 80 minutes from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, and then about 10 minutes from the station to the ski resort by free shuttle bus!

By car, it's only a 5-minute drive from Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC, and there are no mountain passes to get to. Even if you're not good at skiing or snowboarding, you can easily enjoy the snowy mountain experience at "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama" and experience a resort in the sky!

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

949-6372 1655 Ishiuchi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort is located in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Since its opening in 1949, many skiers have been heading to this slope and excited by the charm of the mountain, long before the ski boom. The special experiences that can only be found here, such as the abundant natural snow, the spectacular views of the Uonuma Plain and the Echigo mountains, and the food culture unique to snowy countries, have remained loved by many people who enjoy snowy mountains, unchanged from the past to the present. While preserving tradition, in recent years, we have introduced facilities such as the state-of-the-art combination lift "Sunrise Express" so that even customers who are new to snowy mountains can stay with peace of mind, proposing a new charm of snowy mountains that combines tradition and modern comfort to meet the needs of the times. In addition, from the summer of 2022, it will evolve into a year-round outdoor resort as The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama. You can enjoy a luxurious time surrounded by beautiful scenery and rich nature. You can discover a new Ishiuchi Maruyama every time you visit, regardless of the season.