Okutadami Maruyama is located deep in the mountains of the eastern region of Uonuma City, close to the Niigata-Fukushima Prefecture border. However, the approach to the ski area is only possible from the Koide area of Uonuma city using the Silver Line road. Much of the second half of the journey is through quite narrow tunnels. Okutadami Maruyama is famous for effectively having two seasons - it closes for the peak winter months (usually from early January until mid-March). As such, it is popular for early and late skiing and snowboarding.
Uonuma city is located just to the north of Minamiuonuma and Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture.
The Mountain
1242m
507m
735m
37"
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4000m
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40%
Skiers 40%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 60%
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Okutadami Maruyama Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Okutadami Maruyama.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
There is a Chibbiko gelende area for young children by the base of the ski area.
Park information
The spring-only Snow Park is in the upper area of Okutadami Maruyama (stated as being suitable for beginners to intermediates).
Okutadami Maruyama Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late November until Mid May
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:00am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
There is no night skiing at this area.
Okutadami Maruyama Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Older Child
High School age
Senior
55 years & over
1 Day
4,000 yen
1,300 yen
2,900 yen
3,400 yen
Morning (Open-12:30pm)
3,000 yen
Afternoon (12pm-closing)
3,000 yen
2 Day
6,700 yen
Season Ticket
34,000 yen
19,000 yen
26,000 yen
26,000 yen
2021-2022 Season Lift Tickets
The Morning ticket is valid from opening until 12:30pm. The Afternoon ticket is valid from 12:00pm until closed.
A season ticket that is also valid at the Suhara resort in Uonuma city is available and costs 52,000 yen.
A season ticket that is also valid at the Yakushi ski hill in Uonuma city is available and costs 39,000 yen.
There are two 'seasons' at Okutadami Maruyama as the ski area closes from early January 2022 until mid March 2022.
Getting to Okutadami Maruyama
By public transport
Train
40.7km from Urasa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line
33.6km from Koide Station on the Joetsu Line
54.1km from Muikamachi Station on the Hokuhoku Line
Information
The local Koide Station on the Joetsu line and Tadami line is the closest train station.
The nearest Joetsu Shinkansen station is Urasa Station, just under 41km from the ski area.
Bus
There is a free shuttle bus that starts from the East Exit of Urasa Station and also stops at Koide Station and a few other places. This service operates on Saturdays, Sundays and special holidays and there is no charge. The bus leaves Urasa Station at 9:00am and arrives at Okutadami Maruyama at 10:30am.
By Car
32.4km from the Koide IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
38km from the Horinouchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
40.8km from the Yamato Smart IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 352 (22.1km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 50
Direction
Okutadami Maruyama is just over 32km from the Koide IC exit of the Kanetsu Expressway.
From the Koide IC exit, turn right onto Route 291 and then turn left at the T-junction. At the second set of traffic lights, turn right onto Route 352 (Jukai Line) until just before Oyu Onsen (about 8.5km) where there is a turn off to the left for Prefecture Road 50 and the Silver Line. Continue on the Silver Line - through lots of tunnels - to the resort.
Parking
Car parking for 700 vehicles is available at the base of the resort. It is free on weekdays.
Car Parks 1 and 2 are 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
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