Muica Snow Resort is located to the west of central town area of Muikamachi, in the west area of Minamiuonuma city. Most of the slopes are quite gentle and on weekdays many local schools often practice here. The top area is left ungroomed - but you need to hike up to enjoy it. This ski hill was originally known as 'Minami' and then as 'Muikamachi Ski Resort'. Since the 2016-2017 season it has been known as Muica Snow Resort.
Minamiuonuma city and neighbouring Yuzawa town - located just over 200km to the north north-west of the Tokyo region in Niigata Prefecture - are together home to over 20 individual ski and snowboard resorts, including some of the most well-known ski resorts in Japan. With easy and quick access by both train and road and a wide choice in a relatively compact area, this region is one of the most popular ski destinations in Japan. The region usually enjoys very heavy and consistent snowfall each winter and with Yuzawa town also being the inspiration and setting of the famous Nobel prize-winning novel Yukiguni (Snow Country), it can certainly lay claim to being the original 'Snow Country'.
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. Most of the larger ski and snowboard resorts in Niigata Prefecture are concentrated in the southern regions around Yuzawa town, Minamiuonuma city and Myoko city.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Muica Snow Resort.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Smile Kids Park' area is located by the base of the resort. Entry is free and the snow escalator costs 800 yen for 1 day.
There is also a new snow tubing course this season.
There is also a 'Kids Room' rest room.
Park information
The 'Rookie' snow park is located by the Falcon course and suitable for beginners. There is also a 'Smile Cross' course area next to the Bluebird Course (by the top of the Number 1 quad lift) and some mogul courses.
Muica Snow Resort 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
Muica Snow Resort is open from 8:30am until 4:30pm every day.
There is no nighta at this resort.
Muica Snow Resort Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Older Child
High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,000 yen
2,000 yen
3,100 yen
3,100 yen
4 Hours
3,100 yen
1,500 yen
2,600 yen
2,600 yen
PM Short (1pm-4:30pm)
2,900 yen
1,500 yen
2,400 yen
2,400 yen
1 Lift Coupon
400 yen
400 yen
400 yen
400 yen
11 Lift Coupons
4,000 yen
4,000 yen
4,000 yen
4,000 yen
Snow Escalator (1 day)
800 yen
80 yen
800 yen
800 yen
Season Ticket
27,000 yen
10,000 yen
15,000 yen
21,000 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Tickets
There is no charge for children under 6 years of age accompanied by an adult.
The season ticket also includes various benefits and discounts including access to the onsen in the base hotel and discounted group lift tickets.
Women's Day is the every Tuesday; women can buy a 1 day lift ticket for 1,000 yen (excluding 31st December, 11th February).
Men's Day is every Wednesday; men can buy a 1 day lift ticket for 1,000 yen (excluding 1st January).
Silver Day is every Thursday; people 55 years and over can buy a 1 day lift ticket for 2,000 yen (excluding 2nd January).
Junior Day is the third Sunday of the month; children can have a free lift ticket.
Getting to Muica Snow Resort
By public transport
Train
14.4km from Urasa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line
4.1km from Muikamachi Station on the Joetsu Line
4.1km from Muikamachi Station on the Hokuhoku Line
Information
Muica Snow Resort is just over 4km from Muikamachi Station on the local Joetsu and Hokuhoku lines.
Urasa Station is the nearest Joetsu Shinkansen station and is about 14km away.
Echigo Yuzawa Station is just over 20km to the south.
A free shuttle bus is available mostly on weekends in the peak season between the resort and Muikamachi Station.
The journey from Muikamachi Station to Muikamachi Ski Resort takes about 10-15 minutes.
By Car
2.9km from the Muikamachi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
14.8km from the Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
23.7km from the Yamato Smart IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 253 (0.3km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 478
Direction
Muika Snow Resort is less than 3km from the Muikamachi IC exit of the Kanetsu Expressway.
From the Muikamachi IC exit traffic lights, turn right onto Route 253 and continue towards Tokamachi for about 2.5km. Turn left at the sign for Muica Snow Resort and the car parks are just on the right hand side.
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