Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
What is Muikamachi Hakkaisan (Niigata Prefecture) like?
A challenging steep slope that can be reached by ropeway
This ski resort has a linear impression and is built around the ropeway that spans Mt. Hakkai. The top of the ski resort is not particularly high at 1,147m above sea level, but it is in a heavy snow region where snow clouds coming in from the Sea of Japan are the first to bring snow, so the snowfall during peak season is incredible. The course built along the ropeway is a handsome run with a maximum gradient of 26-35 degrees, an average of 17-25 degrees, and an elevation difference of 805m. After the snowfall, it is famous as a powder spot where skiers with thick boards gather
The slopes are easy to understand, with gentle slopes at the bottom and steep upper slopes for intermediate to upper levels. The tall, snow-covered coniferous forests are beautiful, and this ski resort has a slightly different feel to other ski resorts in North America
Topics for the '25-26 season
Special Fast Track in the Sky
Prince Snow Resort will be offering a "Skiing Experience with Spectacular Views" again this winter. Following on from last season, Muikamachi Hakkaisan will be running a program called "Special First Track in the Sky."
At 7:30 in the morning, we'll charter a special ride on the Hakkaisan Ropeway! After a seven-minute gondola ride to an altitude of 1,147m, you'll find yourself well above the clouds. Spread out below you is a primeval beech forest decorated with beautiful frost. On a clear, sunny morning, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and Sado Island. Carve out your first track in the sky at Muikamachi Hakkaisan, offering a divine view. After your run, enjoy a relaxing breakfast at Restaurant Downhill, where you can enjoy a great view.
Weekdays only from January 13th (Tue) to February 13th (Fri), 2026.
*For more details, please see the official website.
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort Recommended Courses
・D1 Expert Course
Maximum gradient: 35 degrees, average gradient: 22 degrees / Distance: 917m / Slope orientation: North
A straight, steep slope runs from the top of the ropeway to the No. 3 Romance Lift station. With a maximum gradient of 35 degrees and an average gradient of 22 degrees, it is literally the most expert course in the resort. After snowfall, you can use the lift. Alternatively, you can enjoy a powder run straight from the top to the ropeway base station. The course is usually uneven and bumpy, making it even more challenging than the powder
・A3 Downhill Course
Maximum gradient: 26 degrees, average gradient: 17 degrees / Distance: 1,193m / Slope orientation: North
Along the ropeway, this is the line on the left when viewed from below. It is packed with snow, making it easy to ski on, and is popular with intermediate and advanced skiers. When it snows, this course attracts more skiers than the expert course. This course also allows you to ski all the way to the bottom of the ropeway
・C1 Maekura Course
Maximum gradient: 29 degrees, average gradient: 16 degrees / Distance: 894m / Slope orientation: North
This slope is for intermediate skiers and can be accessed via the No. 2 Romance Lift. With a maximum gradient of 29 degrees and a total length of 894m, it is a wide run that is also used as an alpine training run. After snowfall, it becomes a fresh snow course with a moderate gradient. It is also recommended for intermediate skiers who want to try powder snow
Recommended videos that make it easy to imagine the course
Course Map
weather forecast
View detailed snow forecast for
Muikamachi Hakkaisan snow-forecast.com
Live Camera
Lift fees
| Adults (junior high school students and above) | Children (up to elementary school age) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ticket | 6,000 yen | Free the day before |
| Morning ticket | 5,500 yen | |
| Afternoon ticket | 5,000 yen |
Slope information
·basic information
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| Top elevation 1,175m | The longest run is 5,280m | Elevation difference: 820m | maximum slope 35° |
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11 courses | 3 lifts | Gondola - Unit | 1 ropeway |
・Average monthly snowfall
| december | January | February | March |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53cm | 105cm | 183cm | 360cm |
- Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed and moguls (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
HAKKAISAN Fast Track
From an altitude of 1,147m, you can create your own tracks on the freshest, deepest, and most compacted snow in the morning, experiencing an extraordinary experience that can only be experienced here.
Period: Saturday, December 27, 2025 - Sunday, March 8, 2026
Fee: 2,000 yen (tax included) per person
*For more information, please visit the official website
Isazawa Onsen Yumotokan
A popular hot spring facility located close to Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort. The hot spring is fed directly from the source, and there is a mixed-gender rock bath, which is rare in Niigata Prefecture, as well as a large open-air bath. There are also times when the mixed bathing can be used separately for men and women.
Opening hours: 6:00-0:00
Official website: https://www.ikazawaonsen.com/
Information
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
1610 Yamaguchi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 949-7121
