Introducing Cupid Valley's recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps
What is Cupid Valley (Niigata Prefecture) like?
A ski resort with a spectacular view overlooking the Sea of Japan + a hidden gem of powder!
Cupid Valley, renowned as a heavy snowfall ski resort, boasts an annual snowfall of over 15 meters! Located on a north-facing slope, the snow quality is exceptional. With 12 courses and a longest run of 4,000 meters, the resort offers a diverse range of slopes, including ungroomed areas with accumulated powder, tree runs, moguls and steep slopes, easy intermediate slopes, and a variety of beginner courses. Another unique feature is that all 12 courses are accessible from the mountaintop.
While it has excellent family-friendly facilities such as a kids' park, it would be a shame to think of it as just a family ski resort. Cupid Valley is a hidden gem of a powder field, boasting a huge "tree run area."
Topics from the '25-26 season
The No. 2 quad lift at the top of the slopes, which was closed last season for reconstruction, has been extended by 400 meters and reopened. Access to intermediate and advanced courses has been further improved, allowing skiers to fully enjoy the powder.
In addition, the tree run area has also reopened along with the lift's renovation. Experience the feeling of floating in powder and the thrill of skiing through the trees. Cupid Valley offers even more ways to enjoy yourself.
Cupid Valley recommended courses
・Liberte
Maximum gradient: 30 degrees, average gradient: 25 degrees / Distance: 400m / Slope orientation: West
This ungroomed course is a challenging one for advanced skiers. Even on steep slopes with a thick layer of snow, you can still go fast. Even if you don't go first thing in the morning, there's still powder left, and you can often carve out multiple first tracks without any tracks, even on the slopes. Previously, you had to descend to the bottom of the slope to make a circuit, but the new lift makes it much more comfortable
・Lamer
Maximum gradient: 28 degrees, average gradient: 15 degrees / Distance: 1500m / Slope orientation: North
Take the quad lift to the top of the slope and head to Skier's Left. The upper part of this 1500m long course is a gentle groomed slope, but the middle becomes ungroomed before returning to a groomed run. This is an advanced course with an excellent balance of groomed and ungroomed sections
・Tree running area
100% powder! You can enjoy the course in its natural state. Even though it's a tree run, it has an open slope and a steep incline, so you can ski anywhere on the wide open burn. It's filled with a sense of freedom and is the best! It's very popular with powder lovers
On the day of the event, you will need to submit a consent form at the information desk on the second floor of the Center House, or apply using the application form. The rules are that you must enter through the designated gate and that you are aware of the risks before skiing
Recommended videos that make it easy to imagine the course
Course Map
weather forecast
View detailed snowfall forecasts for Cupid Valley : snow-forecast.com
Live Camera
Lift fees
| Ticket type | adult | Junior and senior high school students and seniors | Elementary school student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day ticket (8:30~16:00) | 5,600 yen | 4,200 yen | 3,200 yen |
| 5-hour ticket (5 hours from the date of issue) | 5,000 yen | 3,800 yen | 2,800 yen |
| Afternoon ticket (12:00~16:00) | 3,500 yen | 3,000 yen | 2,000 yen |
Slope information
·basic information
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| Top elevation : 920m | Longest run: 4,000m | Altitude difference 490m | maximum slope 32° |
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| 12 courses | 3 lifts | Gondola base | Ropeway - Book |
・Average monthly snowfall
| december | January | February | March | April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141m | 244cm | 348cm | 337cm | - |
- Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed, and moguls (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Niigata specialty sauce pork cutlet bowl @ Restaurant "Blanc Neige"
The restaurant in the center house is popular for its Niigata specialty, the sauced pork cutlet bowl. There is a basic bowl with three cutlets on top, as well as a five-cutlet bowl for those who want a hearty meal. There is also a wide variety of menu items to choose from, including ramen and pasta
Yukidaruma Onsen Kubikino
Afterwards, you can relax at Yukidaruma Onsen Kubikino, located within the resort. The hot spring water flows directly from the source, and the yellow-greenish brown sodium and calcium chloride spring is effective for relieving muscle and joint pain. It costs 500 yen to enter by showing your lift ticket for the day
Information
Cupid Valley
, 4820 Sugawa, Yasuzuka-ku, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture 942-0534
