Kyukamura Myoko RunRun is a ski area located on the northeastern slopes of Mt Myoko in Myoko City in the southwestern region of Niigata Prefecture.
This ski area has one pair lift and a 900m long course. It is popular with beginners and families with young children due to the gentle nature of the course.
Myoko Ski Park is located close by, on the other side of the road. The two ski areas are not connected. That ski area has not been operating in recent years.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
900
Vertical (m)
100
Bottom/base (m)
800
Beginner runs (%)
100
Intermediate runs (%)
0
Advanced runs (%)
0
Longest course (m)
900
Steepest slope (°)
16
Number of courses
1
Ski lifts
1
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
1
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Kyukamura Myoko RunRun usually plans to be open from mid- to late December until late March. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
The lift is normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing.
Families & children
There is an area for children at the base of the ski area featuring sledging and other attractions. The Kids Park is normally open on weekends and holidays and over the New Year period.
Lessons
There is no ski or snowboard school at Kyukamura Myoko RunRun, but various ski schools cover the Myoko area.
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: 2,500 yen
Child: 2,000 yen
4 hours
Adult: 2,000 yen
Child: 1,500 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 300 yen
Child: 300 yen
The 4 Hour ticket is valid for four hours from the time of purchase.
Pre-school children can ride for free.
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: 20th December - 22nd March (93 days)
2024-2025 season: 21st December - 23rd March (93 days)
2023-2024 season: 23rd December - 24th March (93 days)
2022-2023 season: 24th December - 2nd April (100 days)
2021-2022 season: 18th December - 31st March (104 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 360cm on 3rd-4th February
2024-2025 season: 420cm on 24th-25th February
2023-2024 season: 250cm on 16th-18th January
2022-2023 season: 345cm on 30th January
2021-2022 season: 520cm on 24th-25th February
2020-2021 season: 370cm on 12th-13th January
2019-2020 season: 320cm on 11th February
2018-2019 season: 430cm on 15th-18th February
2017-2018 season: 370cm on 20th-22nd February
2016-2017 season: 370cm on 25th-30th January
2015-2016 season: 250cm on 18th February
2014-2015 season: 430cm on 11th February
Resources
Daily weather & snow reporting on SnowJapan
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [links open in new window]
SnowJapan Directory: accommodation listings in the region
Hotel Kofukan (about 10.7km)
Akakura Kanko Hotel (about 13.5km)
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.
Kyukamura Myoko RunRun is one of 7 ski areas currently operating in Myoko City.
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