The snowfall is the largest in Uonuma! Enjoy the abundant snow on the slopes! "Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort" and recommended accommodations
A hidden ski resort! Oku Tadami is the Mount Maru to go for spring skiing!
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Uonuma City, located in southern Niigata Prefecture, is a town rich in nature at the foot of the Echigo Sanzan mountain range. Winter snow and spring meltwater irrigate the land, helping to cultivate delicious Uonuma koshihikari rice. Cherry blossoms and fresh greenery in spring, outdoor experiences in summer, golden rice fields and autumn leaves in autumn, and blankets of snow in winter. Every season offers stunning scenery that will make you want to take a photo. After your trip, take a relaxing dip in a hot spring. The flavors unique to a snowy country, such as freshly cooked koshihikari rice and wild vegetable dishes, will satisfy your soul. It's about two hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo. Why not take a leisurely trip to experience the warmth of nature and people?
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Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort is located in the Tadami area, which receives particularly heavy snowfall even in the heavy snow region of Uonuma .
You can enjoy spring skiing here right up until the Golden Week holidays in May!
Why not enjoy spring skiing and snowboarding while watching the new green leaves gradually sprout?
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Table of Contents
- Uonuma City's ski resorts are amazing!
- Oku Mount Maru Ski Resort : Here are the highlights of the spring season!
- Recommended accommodations around Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort!
- Recommended souvenir and gourmet spots to stop by on your way home!
- Head to Oku Tadami for spring skiing!
Uonuma City's ski resorts are amazing!
Niigata Prefecture is home to over 50 ski resorts, and is famous for being the birthplace of skiing, with many historic ski resorts.
Among the many ski resorts, Uonuma City has two unique features!
・The snow quality is good , so you can ski comfortably!
・It is located in a heavy snow area, so there is a lot of snow !
Enjoy winter sports in excellent conditions on the slopes throughout the season.
First, we will introduce Tadami Oku Mount Maru Resort, which is located in this area.
| Ski resort name | Business period | Ski Level | Suitable for families with children | Snow Park | Ungroomed courses, mogul courses, etc. |
| Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort | [1st Season] Scheduled to open on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Scheduled to close on Saturday, January 3, 2026. | For upper-intermediate | △ | ◎ (Spring only) | ◎ |
[Ski level]
Beginners: Skiing in a figure-eight pattern / Most of the courses are gentle slopes
Intermediate: Able to ski with stem turns (open feet when turning) / Courses available are gentle to medium slopes
Advanced skiers: Able to ski parallel turns (keep feet closed when turning) / Courses available are medium to steep slopes
[About the Snow Park]
A free play area with many items installed, including a jump platform (kicker) and half pipe.
Oku Mount Maru Ski Resort : Here are the highlights of the spring season!
Next, we will look at the characteristics of Oku Mount Maru Ski Resort in the spring season. With high-quality snow and a high-level snow park , it is a popular ski resort for intermediate to advanced skiers .
[ Oku Tadami Ski Resort] Three Features of the Spring Season
☑ Enjoy until Golden Week! Enjoy skiing while looking at the fresh greenery
☑There are plenty of courses for upper and intermediate skiers! There is also a snow park, so you can enjoy a great time!
Feature 1: Enjoy skiing while admiring the fresh greenery until around Golden Week!
During the "spring ski season" from mid-March to early May, when the snow settles, you can enjoy spring skiing and snowboarding under the warm sunshine .
Even after other ski resorts have closed, you can still enjoy the slopes to your heart's content. The experience of skiing while looking out at the fresh greenery of the beech forest is something you can only get at Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort.
Feature 2: Plenty of courses for upper and intermediate skiers! There's also a snow park, so the skiing is super challenging!
Another feature of Oku Mount Maru Ski Resort is that naturally formed moguls are more likely to appear during the spring ski season. This is especially recommended for those who are not satisfied with the groomed courses or who want to improve their level.
During the spring ski season, a snow park will appear on the Mount Maru slopes, making it a popular spot for skiers and snowboarders to take on the challenge.
If you're confident in your skills, be sure to give it a try!
If you want to know more, check out the video
If you want to know more about Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort, check out the video!
Official information for Oku Mount Maru Ski Resort Tadami be found here
Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort Official Website
Recommended accommodations around Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort!
From here, we will introduce recommended accommodations that are convenient for accessing Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort.
We also have a list of accommodations available for the "White Pack," which includes a great deal on lift tickets! Be sure to check it out!
Tadami. Oku district
The area is easily accessible, including the Tadami Oku Mount Maru Resort.
For more information on accommodation in the Tadami Oku , click here
2. Oyu Onsen
Oku Tadami Ski Resort is about 40 minutes by car.
The hot springs were discovered in 718 AD by Gyoki (a Japanese Buddhist monk active from the Asuka period to the Nara period), and are a representative hot spring resort of Uonuma that was loved by many warlords during the Sengoku period.
Effective for: frozen shoulder, cold sensitivity (to cold), stiff joints, joint pain, etc.
For more information on the Oyu Onsen area, click here
3. Oritate Onsen
Approximately 40 minutes by car from Oku Tadami Mount Maru Resort.
This quiet hot spring resort is nestled in the mountains, with inns lined up along the river. Many guests visit the slightly warm hot springs for therapeutic purposes. The warm, homely hospitality and abundant hot spring water are its attractions.
Effective for: neuralgia, rheumatism, arteriosclerosis, etc.
For more information on the Oritate Onsen area, click here
List of accommodations offering the White Pack (accommodation package with lift ticket) (listed by Uonuma City Tourism Association facilities)
| district | Accommodation name |
| Oyu Onsen | Izumiya Ryokan |
| Tomoya Hotel | |
| Ginsenso | |
| Kodama Ryokan | |
| Sumiyoshiya Ryokan | |
| Pension Duke | |
| Tochiomata Hot Springs | Jizaikan |
| Oritate Hot Springs | Hotel Yunotanisou |
| Hotel Sakaeya | |
| Yamakiya Ryokan | |
| Yakushi Onsen | Yamabiko-so |
| Oku | Six directions |
| Oku Tadami House | |
| Tonjiro | |
| Ginzandaira Hot Springs | Minshuku Jukori |
| Koyamaso | |
| Oku Tadami | |
| Gate guard | Konishiya Guest House |
| Minshuku Urashin |
Recommended souvenir and gourmet spots to stop by on your way home!
After enjoying winter sports, why not enjoy some souvenirs and gourmet food?
Here we introduce articles that were personally reported and introduced by the Tourism Association staff.
Head to Oku Tadami for spring skiing!
What did you think? Why not head out to Tadami Mount Maru Ski Resort this spring, a ski Oku recommended for both skiers and snowboarders?
The Uonuma City Tourism Association will continue to provide seasonal tourist information about Uonuma on its official website. Please be sure to check it out.
Uonuma City, located in southern Niigata Prefecture, is a town rich in nature at the foot of the Echigo Sanzan mountain range. Winter snow and spring meltwater irrigate the land, helping to cultivate delicious Uonuma koshihikari rice. Cherry blossoms and fresh greenery in spring, outdoor experiences in summer, golden rice fields and autumn leaves in autumn, and blankets of snow in winter. Every season offers stunning scenery that will make you want to take a photo. After your trip, take a relaxing dip in a hot spring. The flavors unique to a snowy country, such as freshly cooked koshihikari rice and wild vegetable dishes, will satisfy your soul. It's about two hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo. Why not take a leisurely trip to experience the warmth of nature and people?
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