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Maiko Snow Resort Snow Forecast & Ski Area Guide

Maiko Snow Resort is a ski area in Niigata with 26 runs, 11 lifts and 659 m vertical.

Maiko Snow Resort is a ski area in Niigata, Japan. 26 runs, 11 lifts and 659 m vertical.

The longest run is about 6 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥7,000 (check the resort for current prices).

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

The mountain

Resort Statistics

  • Lifts: 11
  • Runs: 26
  • Longest Run: 6.0 km
  • Vertical Drop: 659m
  • Skiable Area: 85 ha
  • Elevation: 230m - 920m
  • Operating Hours (Weekdays): 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Operating Hours (Weekends/Holidays): 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Lift Types:
    • Gondola ×1
    • Pair ×4
    • Triple ×1
    • Quad ×4
  • Terrain: Beginner 40%, Intermediate 35%, Advanced 25%

Getting there

  • Distance from Tokyo: 190 km
  • Joetsu Shinkansen: From Tokyo 1h 17min → Echigo-Yuzawa Station → Transfer: 25min
  • Car: 3min from Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC
  • Train: Free shuttle 25min from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. 3 areas, 26 runs. Gondola to summit. All skill levels. Source: Maiko 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.

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