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Yakushi Ski Area

Yakushi Ski Area

薬師スキー場

新潟県魚沼市

The interactive map below shows the location of the ski area. Further down the page you will find information on getting there by train, public transport and road, along with the address, nearby ski areas and, where available, Street View imagery.

Address

Nanokaichi Shinden 643-1, Uonuma-shi, Niigata-ken, 946-0072

新潟県魚沼市七日市新田643-1

By train and public transport

  • 11km from Urasa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line

  • 4.1km from Koide Station on the Joetsu line

  • 23.4km from Muikamachi Station on the Hokuhoku line


Yakushi is located just outside of Koide and about 4km from Koide Station on the local Joetsu line.


The nearest stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen line at Urasa Station is about 11km away.


There is no ski area shuttle bus, but a local bus stops fairly close.


A taxi ride from Koide Station costs 1,300 - 1,500 yen.

By road

  • 3.1km from the Koide IC on the Kanetsu Expressway

  • 8.4km from the Horinouchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway

  • 10.6km from the Yamato Smart IC on the Kanetsu Expressway


Nearest national route: Route 352 (1km away)

Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 70


From Koide IC exit turn right onto Route 291 and at the traffic lights after 500m, turn left onto Prefecture Road 70. Continue on this road for 1.8km, over the river, through the traffic lights and past the school on the right hand side. Then turn right to head towards the ski area base.


Free parking is available at base for up to 200 vehicles.

Also nearby

Other ski areas in the region (or the nearest ski area for more remote destinations). Distances shown are approximate driving distances using main roads during the winter season.


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