Muikamachi Hakkaisan is located on the western slopes of Mt Hakkai in the northern region of Minamiuonuma city in Niigata Prefecture. This ski area is popular for long and challenging mogul courses and also some smoother intermediate cruising style courses. Beginners will prefer to stay near base, though there is also a winding course down from the peak for those wanting to avoid the steeper top areas. The main 81 person capacity Ropeway (which regularly goes from close-to base to the top of the ski area) moves at quite some speed! In the green season mountain biking is possible on the slopes and in autumn the Ropeway is busy with people enjoying the beautiful autumn colours and views of Hakkai-san.
Minamiuonuma city and neighbouring Yuzawa town are home to over 20 individual ski areas, including some of the most well-known in Japan. With easy and quick access by train and road and a wide choice in a relatively compact area, this region is one of Japan's most popular ski destinations. The region usually enjoys very heavy and consistent snowfall each winter.
The Mountain
1147m
792m
355m
38"
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5500m
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30%
40%
30%
Skiers 55%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 45%
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Muikamachi Hakkaisan Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Muikamachi Hakkaisan.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
There is a Chibbiko kids trail area for young children is located by the base area.
Park information
There is no snow park but usually a long banked wave course area on the lower part of the ski area.
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late December until Mid March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Muikamachi Hakkaisan is normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm (the last Ropeway down is at 4:00pm).
There is no night skiing at this area.
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Older Child
High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,100 yen
3,500 yen
3,500 yen
4 Hours
3,500 yen
2,900 yen
2,900 yen
1 Lift Coupon
500 yen
500 yen
500 yen
Ropeway (one-way)
1,300 yen
1,300 yen
1,300 yen
Ropeway (return)
2,100 yen
2,100 yen
2,100 yen
2021-2022 Season Lift Tickets
Children up to elementary school age can ride the lifts for free.
Getting to Muikamachi Hakkaisan
By public transport
Train
15.6km from Urasa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line
10.2km from Itsukamachi Station on the Joetsu Line
12.6km from Muikamachi Station on the Hokuhoku Line
Information
The nearest local train station is Itsukamachi Station (just over 10km) on the Joetsu local line.
Muikamachi Station (just under 13km) is the nearest larger station on the same local Joetsu line and the Hokuhoku line.
Urasa Station is the closest station on the Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train line and is about 16km away from Muikamachi Hakkaisan.
Bus
Buses are available from the Muikamachi Station direct to Muikamachi Hakkaisan and the journey takes about 30 minutes.
By Car
12.4km from the Muikamachi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
16.9km from the Yamato Smart IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
22.9km from the Koide IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 291 (6.8km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 214
Direction
The nearest IC exit on the Kanetsu Expressway is Muikamachi IC.
From the Muikamachi IC exit, turn left at the traffic lights onto Route 253 for about 700m until reaching the traffic lights on Route 17. Turn left onto Route 17 heading north towards Nagaoka for about 2.5km. Turn right into Prefecture Road 214 and follow the road straight on to the resort. Muikamachi Hakkaisan is about 9km from Route 17.
Parking
Parking is available at the base areas of the ski area for about 1,000 vehicles. Car parking is free.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
