Akakura Kanko Resort, often known as Akakan, is a ski area located on the eastern slopes of Mt Myoko in Myoko City in the southwestern region of Niigata Prefecture.
This ski area has one gondola lift and six quad lifts. There are two main areas: the Hotel Area and the Champion Area. The Hotel A Course and Champion A Course are two official 'zones' where snow is left ungroomed.
Akakura Kanko Resort ski area is also course-connected with neighbouring Akakura Onsen ski area. A joint lift ticket is available.
The Champion Number 1 quad lift has recently been retired, and the top Number 5 quad lift has been changed to a new three-seater ski lift. The current lift line-up is the 2,607m Sky Cable gondola, four quad lifts (1194m, 593m, 1100m, 1144m) and one 765m triple lift.
The Myoko Kogen Sky Cable gondola received a major refresh in 2024. The cabins and cable are new and shiny but the location of the base and top station remains unchanged.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1500
Vertical (m)
760
Bottom/base (m)
740
Beginner runs (%)
40
Intermediate runs (%)
30
Advanced runs (%)
30
Longest course (m)
4500
Steepest slope (°)
32
Number of courses
10
Ski lifts
6
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
1
Quad lift (4-person)
4
Triple lift (3-person)
1
Pair lift (2-person)
0
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Akakura Kanko Resort usually plans to be open from mid-December until early May. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Akakura Kanko Resort is normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm every day of the season.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing at Akakura Kanko Resort.
Snow park and off-piste
The Akakan Snow Park is located near the main Akakura Kanko Hotel in the middle of the ski area. There are usually two snow park areas, called Main Park and Second Park.
There are also a few ungroomed zones at Akakura Kanko Resort in the upper areas (Hotel A Course and Champion A Course).
Families & children
The Chibbiko Hiroba area for young children is located in the base area by the Hotel Number 1 quad lift. It is is free to use.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Akakura Kanko with a number of different ski schools, including English speaking instructors.
Backcountry and telemark ski lessons are also available.
Rental
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Lift ticket prices
2025-2026 season
Information for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will be added by December 2026
1 day
Adult: 7,000 yen
Child: 5,200 yen
Senior: 6,000 yen
2 days consecutive
Adult: 12,300 yen
Child: 8,700 yen
Senior: 9,900 yen
3 days consecutive
Adult: 17,200 yen
Child: 11,900 yen
Senior: 13,600 yen
4 hours
Adult: 5,400 yen
Child: 3,800 yen
Senior: 4,500 yen
Season ticket
Adult: 75,000 yen
A number of Family Pack tickets are available:
1 adult + 1 child: 9,000 yen 2 adults + 1 child: 14,900 yen 2 adults + 2 children: 18,800 yen Additional child: 3,900 yen
Historical snow depth data
The following ski season and official snow depth data have been independently compiled by SnowJapan for publication on this website. Where available, the data is updated annually after each ski season.
First and last dates of recent seasons
2025-2026 season: 19th December - 12th April (115 days)
2024-2025 season: 14th December - 6th May (144 days)
2023-2024 season: 23rd December - 31st March (100 days)
2022-2023 season: 17th December - 9th April (114 days)
2021-2022 season: 19th December - 5th May (138 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2024-2025 season: 420cm on 19th-20th February
2023-2024 season: 280cm on 10th-11th, 14th-15th, 22nd March
2022-2023 season: 330cm on 16th February
2021-2022 season: 490cm on 22nd-24th February
2020-2021 season: 340cm on 9th-10th, 19th-20th February
2019-2020 season: 280cm on 11th-13th February
2018-2019 season: 360cm on 14th February
2017-2018 season: 350cm on 18th-23rd February
2016-2017 season: 380cm on 21st-22nd February, 11th-12th, 25th-27th March
2015-2016 season: 250cm on 10th February
2014-2015 season: 470cm on 20th-21st February, 12th-17th March
Resources
More information on Akakura Kanko Resort
Official website [link opens in new window]
Daily weather & snow reporting on SnowJapan
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [links open in new window]
SnowJapan Directory: accommodation listings in the region
Akakura Kanko Hotel (about 0.1km)
Hotel Kofukan (about 4.5km)
SnowJapan Directory: ski school listings in the region
Introduction to the region
Niigata Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu, and it is commonly associated with the Hokuriku subregion. The long Niigata coastline faces the Sea of Japan, and the prefecture borders Yamagata Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, and Toyama Prefecture.
Niigata played a significant role in the history of skiing in Japan. After Hokkaido and Nagano Prefecture, it is currently home to the third-most ski areas in Japan.
The ski areas of Niigata are scattered across the mountainous regions of the prefecture, and there is even one on Sado Island. The majority can be found in Yuzawa Town and Minamiuonuma City in the Chuetsu region and Myoko City in the Joetsu region.
Myoko is the name of a city in Niigata Prefecture, near the border with Nagano Prefecture. Many people associate the name with the ski areas on and around Mt Myoko, in the city's southwest region. Myoko is famous for often receiving some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan.
Other popular ski areas in Nagano Prefecture are nearby, including Madarao, Nozawa Onsen, and Shiga Kogen. The region is popular year-round for its onsen hot springs, nature, and outdoor activities.
Akakura Kanko Resort is one of 7 ski areas currently operating in Myoko City.
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