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
spectacular sprays of water are launched.
There are several days in the season when
A wide variety of ways to slide
DATA
Elevation
1,280m
Longest run distance:
2,300m
Elevation difference:
960m
maximum slope
46°
courses
23
lifts
6
G/R
1 unit/- book
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.Funaiishi, the first place you should 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
| Run distance | 850m |
| Slope | Maximum 37.5 degrees/Average 22.4 degrees |
| Slope direction | Northeast |
| Shortest access method | Arai Gondola → Zendana Lift |
| for access Lift operating start time | 8:30 |
| on weekends and holidays Number of people lining up before the lift starts operating | About 150 to 200 people |
B.Enjoy the finest powder snow in combination with the undulating terrain at "Zentana Bowl".
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
| Run distance | 630m |
| Slope | Maximum 41.4 degrees/Average 23.9 degrees |
| Slope direction | Southwest |
| Shortest access method | Arai Gondola → Zendana Lift |
| for access Lift operating start time | 8:30 |
| on weekends and holidays Number of people lining up before the lift starts operating | About 150 to 200 people |
C.A truly wide and long single slope, just as its name suggests: "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
| Run distance | 1520m |
| Slope | Maximum 39.8 degrees/Average 15.9 degrees |
| Slope direction | Northeast |
| Shortest access method | Arai Gondola → Zendana Lift → Hike up (approx. 30 minutes) |
| for access Lift operating start time | 8:30 |
| on weekends and holidays Number of people lining up before the lift starts operating | 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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Enjoying both skiing and accommodation to the fullest is the Arai way of having fun.
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
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Use priority boarding to avoid waiting in line for the lift.
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
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address
- Ryozenji Temple, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture 1966
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Tel
- 0255-75-1100
*The information posted is from December 2020
Re-edited from 2020 BRAVOSKI vol.1