Tainai is located in Tainai city to the north east of both Shibata city and Niigata city, in the northern region of Niigata Prefecture. It has been operating since 1965. This region does not always get lucky with snowfall and so the season can be unpredictable.
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 Tainai.
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 'Chibbiko Park' and beginners slope are located near the base area. 100 yen to use the snow escalator. (Free for elementary school student age children).
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities.
Tainai Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:00am until 5:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 5:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
Yes
Weekdays
Yes
Opening information
Tainai is open from 9:00am until 5:00pm on weekdays and from 8:00am until 5:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Nighta is from 5:00pm until 9:00pm (not on Wednesdays).
Tainai Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age & under
Senior
50 years & over
1 Day (open-5pm)
3,800 yen
3,000 yen
3,000 yen
4 Hours
3,000 yen
2,500 yen
2,500 yen
1 Lift Coupon
350 yen
11 Lift Coupons
3,500 yen
22 Lift Coupons
6,500 yen
Nighta (5pm-9pm)
2,000 yen
1,500 yen
Season Ticket
38,000 yen
30,000 yen
30,000 yen
The 4 Hour ticket is valid for 4 hours from the time of purchase.
Super Senior tickets are also available for those 70 years and over.
Getting to Tainai
By public transport
Train
51.8km from Niigata Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line
14.7km from Nakajo Station on the Uetsu Honsen Line
27.4km from Shibata Station on the Uetsu Honsen Line
Information
Tainai is under 15km from Nakajo Station on the Uetsu Honsen line.
A taxi from the station also takes about 20 minutes.
By Car
16.7km from the Arakawa Tainai IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway
18.4km from the Nakajo IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway
25.6km from the Seiro Shibata IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 290 (3.3km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 53
Direction
Tainai is about 17km from the Arakawa Tainai IC and 18.5km from the Nakajo IC exits on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway.
Approach the ski hill using Route 290 and then Prefecture Road 53.
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