Cupid Valley is located on the northern slopes of Mt Hishigatake, about half way between Joetsu city and Tokamachi city in Niigata Prefecture. It is also around half way between the popular Myoko and Yuzawa regions of Niigata. The area known as 'Yukudaruma Kogen' - loose translation as 'Snowman Heights'! On a clear day fine views of the Japan Sea looking over layers of rice fields can be enjoyed from the top.
Niigata Prefecture is located in the central region of Honshu to the north of Tokyo and has a 250km long coastline facing the Sea of Japan. Convenient transportation links make Niigata very easy to get to from Tokyo and other surrounding regions. There are over 50 ski and snowboard resorts in Niigata Prefecture, ranging from small one-lift hills to some of the most well-known and popular ski resorts in Japan. While they are dotted around the mountains of the prefecture, most are concentrated in the southern regions - in particular the Yuzawa town and Minamiuonuma city area in the Chuetsu region and Myoko city in the Joetsu region.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Cupid Valley.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Wear, snow shoes and snow scoots are also available to rent.
Children's facilities
The 'Kindergarden' is located by the Number 1 quad lift. Entry is 500 yen entry for children and 250 yen for guardians, or free with a valid lift ticket. Plastic skis, sledges, buckets are available to rent.
The 'Family Park' offers some attractions for parents and young children including wave and tunnels.
Park information
There is a 'Snow Park' and a 'Family Park' area. Items available vary depending on the weather and snow conditions. The 'Puchippa' park area for beginners is by the base of the resort.
Cupid Valley Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Cupid Valley is normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
There is no nighta at Cupid Valley.
Cupid Valley Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Older Child
Junior High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day (8:30am-4:30pm)
4,200 yen
2,500 yen
3,500 yen
3,500 yen
5 Hours
3,500 yen
2,000 yen
3,000 yen
3,000 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
12 Lift Coupons
4,800 yen
4,800 yen
4,800 yen
4,800 yen
Afternoon (from noon)
3,000 yen
1,800 yen
2,700 yen
2,700 yen
Gondola (1 time)
1,000 yen
700 yen
1,000 yen
1,000 yen
Gondola (return)
1,500 yen
1,000 yen
1,500 yen
1,500 yen
Men's Day is every Tuesday between 18th December 2018 and 19th March 2019 Ladies Day is every Wednesday between 19th December 2018 and 20th March 2019
On those days, a 1 day lift ticket with a 500 yen lunch voucher is just 3,000 yen (for men or women, on the respective days). (Not valid on 1st and 2nd January 2019).
Senior Day is every Thursday between 20th December 2018 and 21st March 2019 On those days, a 1 day lift ticket with entry to the onsen facilities is 2,500 yen for seniors. (Not valid on 3rd January 2019).
A 1 day lift ticket that also includes entry to the onsen hot spring facility and a 1,000 yen lunch voucher and other discounts is available:
Adult: 4,800 yen Elementary School age: 3,300 yen High School age and Seniors: 4,300 yen
Getting to Cupid Valley
By public transport
Train
34.8km from Joetsu Myoko Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line
13.6km from Mushigawa Ohsugi Station on the Hokuhoku Line
31.3km from Naoetsu Station on the Shinetsu Honsen Line
Information
Cupid Valley is less than 14km from Mushigawa Ohsugi Station on the Hokuhoku train line.
The Hokuhoku line runs from Echigo Yuzawa Station through to Naoetsu Station with convenient connections at both.
A shuttle bus is available from Mushigawa Ohsugi Station. The journey takes about 15 minutes.
By Car
30.2km from the Joetsu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
33km from the Kakizaki IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
56.6km from the Muikamachi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 403 (0.1km away)
Direction
Cupid Valley can be reached either from exits on the Hokuriku Expressway or from exits on the Kanetsu Expressway.
It is located to the south of Route 405 which runs from Joetsu city to Tsunan town.
The ski resort information currently shown on SnowJapan is from the 2018-2019 season. Over the summer and autumn months we will be checking and then updating information. Everything will be updated online in time for the 2019-2020 winter season. Please note that planned ski resort opening dates are often very similar every year, so the dates from the 2018-2019 season can be taken as a good idea of what to expect next season.
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