Seki Onsen is a ski area 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 one single lift.
It is famous for often receiving some of the largest snowfalls in Japan and is popular with people who love those deep conditions. Backcountry tours are available.
Seki Onsen has a long history of over 100 years, with skiing here dating back to 1917.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1210
Vertical (m)
310
Bottom/base (m)
900
Beginner runs (%)
20
Intermediate runs (%)
50
Advanced runs (%)
30
Longest course (m)
1500
Steepest slope (°)
38
Number of courses
4
Ski lifts
2
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)
1
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Seki Onsen usually plans to be open from late December until early May. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Seki Onsen is open from 9:00am until 4:30pm every day.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing.
Park
The main park area is by the main course and amongst other things features a half pipe (usually from spring).
Lessons
Ski and telemark lessons are available at Seki Onsen. Backcountry tours are also available.
Rental
Ski and snowboard equipment & 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: 4,000 yen
Child: 3,000 yen
Half day (12pm to closing)
Adult: 3,200 yen
Child: 2,200 yen
1 lift voucher
Adult: 500 yen
Child: 300 yen
It is unclear if the lift ticket prices on the official site have been updated for 2025-2026.
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: 25th December - 12th April (109 days)
2024-2025 season: 21st December - 5th May (136 days)
2023-2024 season: 24th December - 21st April (120 days)
2022-2023 season: 24th December - 16th April (114 days)
2021-2022 season: 23rd December - 5th May (134 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 630cm on 9th and 12th February
2024-2025 season: 610cm on 24th February - 4th March
2023-2024 season: 280cm on 11th February
2022-2023 season: 410cm on 9th February until 1st March
2021-2022 season: 600cm on 25th February - 10th March
2020-2021 season: 470cm on 24th February - 2nd March
2019-2020 season: 350cm on 13th-24th February, 27th February - 11th March
2018-2019 season: 490cm on 14th February - 7th March and 9th March
2017-2018 season: 450cm on 18th February - 4th March
2016-2017 season: 500cm on 11th-28th February, 3rd-5th, 8th March - 5th April
2015-2016 season: 330cm on 10th-21st February, 25th February - 2nd March
2014-2015 season: 570cm on 20th-23rd February, 2nd-3rd March
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 11.7km)
Akakura Kanko Hotel (about 14.3km)
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.
Seki Onsen is one of 7 ski areas currently operating in Myoko City.
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