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Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort Snow Report & Live Webcams

Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort is a ski area in Niigata with 1 webcam, 22 runs, 25 lifts and 673 m vertical.

An adult day ticket costs ¥5,500.

Updated November 9, 2026

Joetsu Kokusai is one of Japan's largest ski resorts, with four distinct zones across a large area. 1 webcam, 22 runs, 25 lifts and 673 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 6 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥5,500 (check the resort for current prices).

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

Best for: Family Friendly, Beginner Friendly, Groups

Season dates

This Season (Official)

Opening: Mid December
Closing: Early April

The mountain

Resort Statistics

Lifts: 25
Runs: 22
Longest Run: 6.0 km
Vertical Drop: 673m
Skiable Area: 380 ha
Elevation: 200m - 1,017m
Operating Hours (Every day): 8:00am – 5:00pm
Lift Types:
- Pair ×13
- Triple ×3
- Quad ×3
Terrain: Beginner 30%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 30%

Prices

Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort lift ticket prices 2026-27

Adult (Day Pass): ¥5,500
Child: ¥3,500
Senior (60+): ¥4,300

Day ticket (8:00 to 17:00). With night skiing ¥5,800. Senior is 60+

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: 185 km
Car: 2h from Tokyo (via Kanetsu Expressway)
Train: Tokyo→Echigo-Yuzawa (Joetsu Shinkansen 1h17m)→Joetsu Kokusai (shuttle 20min)
From Haneda: about 1.5h via Echigo-Yuzawa. One of Japan's largest ski areas. Source: Joetsu Kokusai 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.