Nikko Yumoto Onsen is a ski area located in Nikko City in the western region of Tochigi Prefecture.
This ski area is on the east slopes of Mt Shirane in the Oku Nikko region of Nikko, about 30km from Nikko city centre and close to the border with Gunma Prefecture.
Nikko Yumoto Onsen ski area has three pair lifts, and the base is within walking distance from the onsen hot springs area of Oku Nikko Yumoto Onsen.
Marunuma Kogen ski area is on the western slopes of the same mountain range in Gunma Prefecture. However, the section of Route 120 connecting Tochigi with Gunma is closed during the winter. Consequently, Nikko Yumoto Onsen can only be reached from within Tochigi.
The northern shores of Lake Chuzenji (Chuzenjiko) are about 9km from Yumoto Onsen.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1800
Vertical (m)
300
Bottom/base (m)
1500
Beginner runs (%)
70
Intermediate runs (%)
30
Advanced runs (%)
0
Longest course (m)
1300
Steepest slope (°)
22
Number of courses
4
Ski lifts
3
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
3
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Nikko Yumoto Onsen usually plans to be open from late December until late March. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Nikko Yumoto Onsen is normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm on weekdays and Saturdays and from 8:30am until 4:00pm on Sundays and holidays. They also note that times may be extended on certain days.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing at Nikko Yumoto Onsen.
Families & children
The Child Hiroba area for young children is located by the base area and features sledding and tubing. Entry to the area is free.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Nikko Yumoto Onsen.
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: 4,000 yen
Child: 2,900 yen
2 days
Adult: 6,200 yen
Child: 4,500 yen
Morning (until 1pm)
Adult: 3,200 yen
Child: 2,300 yen
Afternoon (from 12pm)
Adult: 3,200 yen
Child: 2,300 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 300 yen
Child: 300 yen
4 lift coupons
Adult: 1,200 yen
Child: 1,200 yen
Season ticket
Adult: 41,000 yen
Child: 36,000 yen
A one day ticket for people ages 55-69 is 2,900 yen.
A one day ticket for people ages 70 and over is 1,200 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: 30th December - 19th March (80 days)
2024-2025 season: 24th December - 31st March (98 days)
2023-2024 season: 17th December - 31st March (75 days)
2022-2023 season: 23rd December - 22nd March (90 days)
2021-2022 season: 28th December - 31st March (94 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 65cm on 26th-27th January
2024-2025 season: 150cm on 21st-24th February and 20th-21st March
2023-2024 season: 60cm on 14th-15th March
2022-2023 season: 120cm on 12th-13th February
2021-2022 season: 160cm on 7th-8th March
2020-2021 season: 110cm on 12th-14th January
2018-2019 season: 50cm on 28th January and 7th-13th February
2017-2018 season: 80cm on 30th January - 3rd February
2016-2017 season: 110cm on 3rd February and 24th February - 6th March
2015-2016 season: 170cm on 28th March
2014-2015 season: 75cm on 11th-12th February
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
Introduction to the region
Tochigi Prefecture is located in the Kanto region of the main island of Honshu. It is one of only eight landlocked prefectures in Japan and shares borders with Fukushima Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture.
Tochigi currently has three operating ski areas, all in the northern region of the Prefecture in Nikko City and Nasushiobara City.
Nikko Yumoto Onsen is one of 2 ski areas currently operating in Nikko City. The other is Edelweiss Ski Resort in the eastern region of the city.
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