Lotte Arai Resort | Almost the entire ski resort is natural, allowing you to enjoy the winter mountains to your heart's content | Niigata

Located in Myoko City, a heavy snow area in Niigata Prefecture, Lotte Arai Resort is one of the ski resorts that has been attracting attention for its heavy snowfall and the highest quality light snowfall

　Almost the entire area is ungroomed, so once it snows, the whole area becomes a powder paradise. You can enjoy the vast slopes to your heart's content, even if you ski all day long

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SNOW DATA from 2015 to 2019

	Late December	January	February	March
average snowfall	350cm	500cm	550cm	460cm
average temperature	-1℃	-1℃	-2℃	5℃

Recommended powder course

A. Funaishi is the first place I would like to visit once the ski resort opens.

I want to ski down Funeishi, the first to open on the right. With a run of 850m and an average slope of 22 degrees, it's a great place to ski. This alone is enough to satisfy me

running distance	850m
slope	Maximum 37.5 degrees/Average 22.4 degrees
direction of the slope	Northeast
Shortest access method	Arai Gondola → Zendana Lift
Lift operation start time for access	8:30
Number of people queuing before lift operation starts on weekends and holidays	About 150 to 200 people

B. Zendana Bowl: Enjoy the finest powder snow combined with the undulating terrain

Next is Zendana Bowl in the center. The mountainous terrain makes it easy for snow to accumulate, and it features steep slopes of up to 41 degrees. The speed increases rapidly, and it's not uncommon for the snow kicked up to cover your head

running distance	630m
slope	Maximum 41.4 degrees/Average 23.9 degrees
direction of the slope	Southwest
Shortest access method	Arai Gondola → Zendana Lift
Lift operation start time for access	8:30
Number of people queuing before lift operation starts on weekends and holidays	About 150 to 200 people

C. As the name suggests, this is an extremely wide and long slope called "The Great Slope"

The "big slope" on the left side is a 30-minute hike up the mountain, and if you start from the peak, you can enjoy a long run of 1.5 km

running distance	1520m
slope	Maximum 39.8 degrees/Average 15.9 degrees
direction of the slope	Northeast
Shortest access method	Arai Gondola → Zendana Lift → Hike up (approx. 30 minutes)
Lift operation start time for access	8:30
Number of people queuing before lift operation starts on weekends and holidays	About 150 to 200 people

Starting from Roppongi Station, the midpoint of the gondola, you should also check out the other three famous slopes: Wase, Mamushi, and KG. If you have the energy, you can enjoy the entire ski resort

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Spend a luxurious time staying overnight at the ski resort. The way to enjoy Lotte Arai Resort is to fully enjoy both skiing and accommodation. Spacious rooms, delicious food, and hot springs will help you soothe both body and mind from the daily fatigue. There is also a bar lounge and spa and fitness center, allowing you to enjoy resort life with the finest hospitality

On days with good conditions, waiting for the lift can be frustrating. In such cases, if you use the "First Class Ticket," you can board the gondola or lift at any time through a special gate. This is perfect for those who want to be the first to ski down the powder that falls over a vast area. A one-day ticket costs 8,000 yen

* The information posted is the information as of December 2020.

Re-edited from 2020 BRAVOSKI vol.1