JapanSnowWatch

Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort Snow Report & Live Webcams

Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort is a ski area in Niigata with 1 webcam, 10 runs, 6 lifts and 435 m vertical.

An adult day ticket costs ¥7,400.

Updated November 9, 2026

Ikenotaira Onsen is Myoko's most family-friendly resort. 1 webcam, 10 runs, 6 lifts and 435 m vertical.

Cameras are expected to come back online when the season starts (date not announced). Some cameras stream all year: press play to try one.

The longest run is about 2.5 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥7,400 (check the resort for current prices).

Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Niigata.

Best for: Family Friendly, Onsen, Beginner Friendly

Season dates

This Season (Estimated)

Opening: Mid December
Closing: Late March

The mountain

Resort Statistics (Estimated)

Lifts: 6
Runs: 10
Longest Run: 2.5 km
Vertical Drop: 435m
Skiable Area: 42 ha
Elevation: 750m - 1,185m
Operating Hours (Every day): 8:30am – 4:30pm
Lift Types:
- Pair ×4
- Quad ×1

Prices

Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort lift ticket prices 2026-27

Adult (Day Pass): ¥7,400
Child: ¥4,400
Youth: ¥6,200
Senior: ¥6,200

Ikenotaira Onsen Alpenblick. ¥500 IC card deposit extra

Prices checked 18 Oct 2026

Rental Prices (1 Day) (Estimated)

Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥5,500 JPY
Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥3,500 JPY
Jacket + Pants: ¥4,500 JPY

On-mountain rental counters are convenient, but village shops are usually 20-30% cheaper and discount further for advance bookings.

Getting there

Distance from Tokyo: 250 km
Car: 3.5h from Tokyo
Train: Tokyo→Joetsu-Myoko (Hokuriku Shinkansen 2h)→Ikenotaira (bus 20min)
From Haneda: about 2.5h via Joetsu-Myoko. Source: Ikenotaira Onsen Ski official

Road Conditions & Access

Tyres: Winter tyres required. Yuzawa and Myoko are among the snowiest places in Japan and chain restrictions are frequent.
Driving: Snow depth differs sharply from one valley to the next, and expressway sections close or require chains in heavy snow. At peak snowfall the Shinkansen is the more reliable way in.
Live closures: Niigata prefectural road information system lists closures.