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Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort Snow Report & Live Webcams

Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort is a ski area in Niigata with 1 webcam, 8 runs, 8 lifts and 668 m vertical.

Yuzawa Kogen is reached by one of the world's largest ropeways and has mountain views. 1 webcam, 8 runs, 8 lifts and 668 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 3 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥6,900 (check the resort for current prices).

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

Best for: Near Tokyo, Onsen, Beginner Friendly

Season dates

This Season (Official)

  • Opening: Mid December
  • Closing: Early April

The mountain

Resort Statistics

  • Lifts: 8
  • Runs: 8
  • Longest Run: 3.0 km
  • Vertical Drop: 668m
  • Skiable Area: 30 ha
  • Elevation: 358m - 1,170m
  • Operating Hours (Every day): 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Lift Types:
    • Ropeway ×1
    • Pair ×3
    • Triple ×1
  • Terrain: Beginner 35%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 25%

Prices

Rental Prices (1 Day) (Estimated)

  • Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥6,000 JPY
  • Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥4,000 JPY
  • Jacket + Pants: ¥5,000 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: 180 km
  • Car: 2h from Tokyo (via Kanetsu Expressway)
  • Train: Tokyo→Echigo-Yuzawa (Joetsu Shinkansen 1h17m)→Yuzawa Kogen (shuttle 5min), access via ropeway
  • From Haneda: about 1.5h via Echigo-Yuzawa. Source: Yuzawa Kogen 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.

Things to do nearby

Dining & Activities

  • Yuzawa Kogen Panorama Park: Take one of the world's largest ropeways to the summit. Skiing in winter, alpine garden in summer.

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