Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
What is Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort like?
A 7-minute walk in the air takes you to an altitude of approximately 1,000m, and the spectacular views make this a great place to ski
It takes about 70 minutes by Shinkansen from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and then a 2-minute free shuttle bus from JR Echigo Yuzawa Station to reach the base of the ski resort. Yuzawa Kogen is characterized by its dynamic nature, as it takes just 7 minutes to reach the summit at an altitude of 1,000m from the base of the mountain on one of the world's largest ropeways, carrying 166 people. You'll definitely want to experience this "7-minute walk in the sky."
The slopes are divided into two areas: the "Highland Area" and the "Foothills Area." The famous course is a long run of 5km from the top to the base. Downhill skiing while enjoying the magnificent panorama of the Echigo Sanzan and Tanigawa mountain range is truly refreshing. During peak season or when low pressure arrives, you can expect high-quality powder snow in the Yuzawa area
Topics from the '25-26 season
You can travel between three ski resorts! "YUZAWA SNOW LINK」
For the 2025-2026 season, the "YUZAWA SNOW LINK" pass will be on sale, allowing visitors to freely travel between "Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort" and the neighboring "GALA Yuzawa" and "Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort." The connection of the three ski resorts creates a vast ski area with 48 courses, a depth of 900m, and a north-south stretch of 5,000m.
You can travel between each ski resort by ropeway, lift, or free shuttle bus, and enjoy a wide variety of courses.
Sales period: December 20, 2025 - March 22, 2026 (planned)
Price: 1-day pass for all three mountains: 9,500 yen / Advance online purchase: 8,500 yen
Recommended courses at Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
・Blue Poppy Course
Maximum gradient: 28 degrees, average gradient: 22 degrees / Distance: 550m / Slope type: -
A dynamic course with a maximum gradient of 28 degrees that starts from the top of Yuzawa Highlands. Enjoy high-quality powder.
・Daylily course
Maximum gradient: 27 degrees, average: 20 degrees / Distance: 700m / Slope type: -
The wide main run is the widest intermediate to advanced run in Yuzawa Kogen. At the bottom of the run there is an ungroomed zone where you can enjoy powder snow.
・Dicentra descent course
Maximum gradient: 20 degrees, average gradient: 12 degrees / Distance: 2000m / Slope orientation: - This is
a descending course that connects the plateau area to the foothills. From the upper entrance, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Minamiuonuma City, and a dynamic run that makes you want to jump in.
Recommended videos that make it easy to imagine the course
Course Map
weather forecast
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Live Camera
In front of Restaurant Edelweiss (towards Minamiuonuma City)
In front of the Ropeway Summit Panorama Station (towards Mt. Omine)
Lift fees
| Adults (junior high school students and above) | Seniors (65 and over) | Children (elementary school students) | Kids (preschoolers aged 4-6, 12 /13-4/5） | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Spring 1-Day Ticket (First Skiing 2025: December 13-19, Spring Skiing 2026: March 30-April 5) | 4,200 yen | 3,700 yen | 2,500 yen | - |
| 1 day ticket (12/20/2025~3/29/2026) | 6,900 yen / 5,000 yen (weekdays, advance booking online) | 5,800 yen/- | 3,500 yen / 3,000 yen (weekdays, advance booking online) | 1,800 yen / 1,600 yen (advance booking online) |
Slope information
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| Top elevation 1,170m | Longest run: 5,000m | Elevation difference: 800m | maximum slope 28° |
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8 courses | 4 lifts | Gondola - Unit | 1 ropeway |
- Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed, and moguls (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
French-style cutlet "Cordon Bleu" @ "Edelweiss"
The Cordon Bleu at the panoramic restaurant "Edelweiss" is a French-style cutlet made by wrapping and deep-frying ham and cheese on top of the meat. One bite and you'll be delighted with the crispy texture on the outside, the creamy cheese inside, and the delicious flavor of the juicy beef, creating a wonderful harmony.
Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 (food sales hours: 11:00-15:00)
Komako no Yu
Located close to Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort, Komako no Yu is a charming hot spring named after Komako, the heroine of the novel "Snow Country." There is an exhibition corner for Yasunari Kawabata's "Snow Country." The bath is spacious enough to fit about 15 people. The chloride spring water is known for its moisturizing effect and for warming you up quickly. There is also a tatami rest area where you can relax. It is conveniently open until late at night.
Opening hours: 10:00-21:00
Information
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
490 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6101
