Introducing Muika Snow Resort's recommended courses, weather forecast, live camera, and course map
What kind of ski resort is Muika Snow Resort?
With a wide variety of courses and access to the slopes, you can also experience the great outdoors in the backcountry.
Easily accessible in just 5 minutes from Muikamachi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway. The main slope, with its spectacular views of the Echigo Sanzan mountains directly ahead, is a spacious beginner/intermediate course measuring up to 200m wide, perfect for beginners and families. The wide, well-maintained slopes are easy to ski on, making it perfect for practice. This snow resort also offers a wide range of enjoyment, including the Off-Piste Field, a powder area for experts approached by hiking up, and the Mountain Course (advance application required), perfect for beginners to backcountry skiing. For those with small children, we recommend the Kids Park, where you can easily climb up using the snow escalator. For a relaxing stay, stay at the Muika Onsen Hotel, directly connected to the slopes!
Topics from the '25-26 season
Maximize your skiing time on the day by purchasing in advance using our unique system
Smile Resort Group has started selling one-day lift tickets online using their own system. At
Muika Snow Resort, after purchasing in advance, you simply hold the QR code displayed on your smartphone screen over the automatic ticket vending machine on the day of your visit. There is no need to line up at the lift ticket counter, and there are also special discount tickets available only on weekdays.
Muika Snow Resort's recommended courses
・Mountain courses outside the controlled area
Maximum gradient: 25 degrees Average gradient: 15 degrees / Distance: 2,400m / Slope orientation: Northeast
The summit, which is 748m above sea level and 400m above sea level from the base, is reached after climbing up the hiking zone. If you ski nonstop from the summit, you can do an ultra-long run of 1500m in total. Although dotted with trees, the ridge offers an open view, allowing you to enjoy the natural terrain as it is.
The difficulty level is not that high for a backcountry skiing course, but you will need to apply to ski down. You will need to sign the application form at the lift ticket office and wear an armband. (The 1,000 yen armband deposit will be refunded when you return the ticket. *Limited to junior high school students and above)
Condor Course
Maximum gradient: 24 degrees, average gradient: 17 degrees / Distance: 435m / Slope orientation: Northeast
This ungroomed course can be approached by traversing sideways from the third pair lift. It is wide and allows for a variety of lines to be taken. It can also be approached following the dynamic course.
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・Dynamic course
Maximum gradient: 33 degrees, average gradient: 20 degrees / Distance: 280m / Slope orientation: Northeast
After getting off the third pair lift, it's about a 10-minute hike up to the summit of Mt. Masugata, where you can ski straight down the ungroomed snow course. The slope is steep enough to satisfy even advanced skiers.
Recommended videos to help you visualize the course
course map
weather forecast
View detailed snow forecast for
Muikamachi Minami snow-forecast.com
live camera
lift fee
| adult | middle and high school students | Elementary school student | Elementary school student | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day ticket | 5,500 yen | 4,200 yen | 2,800 yen | 2,600 yen |
Slope information
·Basic information
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| Top elevation 748m | The longest run is 2,812m | Elevation difference 400m | Maximum slope 33° |
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12 courses | 4 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
・Monthly average snowfall
| December | January | February | March | April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190cm | 180cm | 230cm | 190cm | -cm |
Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed and moguls (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Mushroom Soba Set @Planet, 2nd floor of Muika Onsen Hotel
This dish allows you to enjoy the flavors of Niigata, with a simple mushroom soba noodle dish and a rice ball made with Uonuma Koshihikari rice.
Uenohara Kogen Hot Springs
Within walking distance of the ski resort, there are eight inns and guesthouses where you can experience the atmosphere of a historic hot spring town.
You can spend a relaxing time soothing your body and mind at this secluded inn filled with atmosphere. The hot spring water is a sodium chloride spring that is gentle on the skin.
Information
Muika Snow Resort
2910-114 Oguriyama, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6636
