Myoko Suginohara is a ski area located on the southern slopes of Mt Myoko in Myoko City in the southwestern region of Niigata Prefecture.
This ski area has two main zones, Suginohara Zone and the Mitahara Zone. They are connected at the base and higher up the mountain, though there is no longer a ski lift in the lower section of Mitahara.
This ski area boasts a vertical of over 1100m and a longest course run of 8.5km. There is a Powder Zone in the top area and a large park called Sugi Park in the Mitahara Zone. Suginohara classifies 80% of its courses as suitable for beginners-intermediates.
What is currently part of the Mitahara Zone initially opened as Myoko Kokusai ski area in 1964. Myoko Suginohara ski area opened with one lift in 1976. A few years later, in 1979, the whole area became collectively known as Myoko Suginohara.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1855
Vertical (m)
1124
Bottom/base (m)
731
Beginner runs (%)
40
Intermediate runs (%)
40
Advanced runs (%)
20
Longest course (m)
8500
Steepest slope (°)
38
Number of courses
16
Ski lifts
5
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
1
Quad lift (4-person)
2
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
2
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Myoko Suginohara usually plans to be open from mid- to late December until late March or early April. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening hours
Myoko Suginohara is normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm.
Night skiing
There is no scheduled public night skiing.
Park
The main park areas at Suginohara are called Sugi Park 1st, Sugi Park 2nd and Sugi Park 3rd
Families & children
There is a Chibbiko course area near base for young children.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Myoko Suginohara. Various ski schools operate around the Myoko ski areas.
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: 8,000 yen
Child: 7,400 yen
Senior: 7,400 yen
2 days
Adult: 15,000 yen
Child: 13,800 yen
Senior: 13,800 yen
4 hours
Adult: 7,200 yen
Child: 6,700 yen
Senior: 6,700 yen
Season ticket
Adult: 71,000 yen
Child: 66,000 yen
Senior: 66,000 yen
Season ticket (final)
Adult: 41,000 yen
Child: 39,000 yen
Senior: 39,000 yen
50 hours
Adult: 54,000 yen
Child: 50,000 yen
Senior: 50,000 yen
Children up to elementary school age can ride the lifts for free.
The 4 Hour ticket is valid for four hours from the time of purchase.
The Final Season ticket is valid from 24th February 2026 until the end of the season.
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: 13th December - 29th March (107 days)
2024-2025 season: 13th December - 6th April (115 days)
2023-2024 season: 24th December - 31st March (99 days)
2022-2023 season: 25th December - 26th March (92 days)
2021-2022 season: 22nd December - 3rd April (103 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 220cm on 26th and 30th January
2024-2025 season: 340cm on 11th, 23rd February
2023-2024 season: 200cm on 10th March
2022-2023 season: 220cm on 5th, 21st-22nd, 26th February
2021-2022 season: 440cm on 23rd-24th February
2020-2021 season: 240cm on 9th, 11th, 19th February
2019-2020 season: 215cm on 12th February
2018-2019 season: 270cm on 29th January
2017-2018 season: 245cm on 18th-19th February
2016-2017 season: 300cm on 13th, 21st February
2015-2016 season: 160cm on 10th-11th February
2014-2015 season: 340cm on 10th-21st 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 6km)
Akakura Kanko Hotel (about 8.5km)
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.
Myoko Suginohara is one of 7 ski areas currently operating in Myoko City.
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