Introducing the charms of Maiko Resort | Special passes for summer and winter are now on sale

STEEP is currently selling a special package called " GO GREEN + SNOW PASS " which includes summer activities and winter lift tickets . Let's take a look at the summer attractions of Maiko Snow Resort, one of the participating ski resorts

The Maiko ski slopes have been transformed into a lush glamping field. Here's how to fully enjoy summer in Minamiuonuma with resort hotel quality

Glamping on the same ski course you used to ski on in winter!

Anyone familiar with the Maiko ski resort in winter will immediately know where I'm talking about. They're offering glamping around "that" course。

—That's what Ms. Kaise, a staff member at Maiko Resort, told me

Do you remember the slopes you skied down? Beneath that snow lay this secluded landscape. The pristine white slopes, covered in sparkling powder in winter, transform into a dazzling expanse of green in summer

A vast field where the fresh greenery of early summer blows through. Glamping sites are laid out on land that becomes a ski slope in winter. In this plateau that feels like something out of a storybook, the only sounds you hear are the chirping of birds and the wind. What makes Maiko a special place is the glamping that can only be found here. It offers an "overwhelming sense of spaciousness" and "a feeling of having it all to yourself" that is on a completely different level from outdoor facilities in the Kanto area

An overwhelmingly private space, made possible only at a ski resort

In Maiko, the vast area that was formerly used as a ski slope is transformed directly into a glamping field. Therefore, it looks quite different from typical glamping facilities where tents tend to be densely packed together

The tents are far apart. There's a considerable distance between them, so you really get a sense of privacy. It's incredibly comfortable！

Kaise's storytelling is filled with passion

You can truly relax and unwind without worrying about your surroundings. You have your own private night sky. The sense of having the place all to yourself, created by the scale of the ski resort, is one of the biggest attractions of Maiko Glamping

Outdoor dinner in Minamiuonuma, prepared by a hotel chef

The glamping dinner at Maiko isn't a barbecue. An "outdoor dinner" prepared by the hotel chef is delivered to your site. Staff will explain the dishes, and a guide summarizing the cooking methods is also provided

The table is laden with restaurant-quality dishes from the adjacent Maiko Kogen Hotel. And the star of the show, the rice, is Koshihikari from Minami Uonuma. Freshly cooked white rice from one of Japan's leading rice-producing regions. Everything you need to enjoy in the great outdoors is packed into this place. Everyone will nod in agreement with the confident statement, "Glamping with resort hotel quality."

It's reassuring to know that you'll be able to eat something delicious, not something that's burnt at a barbecue. Plus, they serve Koshihikari rice from Minamiuonuma. The rice is delicious

A night filled with a sky full of stars and staff who are knowledgeable about astronomy

At Maiko Glamping, there are almost no light sources other than the campsites themselves. Because it's located on the slopeside at a high altitude, the air is clear and the sky is vast. On clear nights, the sky is filled with so many stars that it feels like they're falling. In autumn, the temperature drops and the air becomes clearer, making the starry sky even more beautiful

During Saturdays, long weekends, and the Obon holiday period, the hotel offers a "Stargazing Tour" escorted by the hotel's front desk staff, who are "extremely knowledgeable about stars." This is a rare opportunity to observe the stars up close using a telescope. For children with a strong intellectual curiosity who love stars, it will surely be an unforgettable and unique experience. And the time spent gazing at the stars together as a family will undoubtedly become an irreplaceable memory

This tour is free for guests staying at the glamping hotel, Maiko Kogen Hotel. It can be enjoyed until autumn

Even in the rain, the kids are overjoyed. Their summer vacation craft projects are completed here too

Even if it rains, don't worry. The hotel has table tennis, karaoke, and even a hands-on crafting workshop called "Forest Crafts." Children are engrossed in making gel candles and herbarium ballpoint pens

In addition to these, disc golf and ground golf are also included in the glamping plan, so families can enjoy an active day and are sure to be very satisfied

If you're buying early bird lift tickets, be sure to get tickets for Maiko in summer and autumn as well

This STEEP-exclusive special value ticket was created with the hope that skiers and snowboarders would visit Maiko during the charming green season. It's a special package that includes a 5,000 yen Maiko Resort accommodation voucher and a 1-day lift ticket for the 2026-2027 season

If you're planning to buy early bird lift tickets for the season, be sure to grab these tickets early and enjoy Maiko from summer through autumn as well

You can stay at a hotel for a great price during the summer and fall!

The Maiko Kogen Hotel is the symbol of Maiko Resort. It's extremely popular, and reservations are difficult to get during the winter season, and prices are high. However, if you purchase this STEEP ticket for two people, it almost covers the cost of one adult's hotel stay on a weekday during the green season. Winter is a high hurdle, but from summer to autumn, you can enjoy a luxurious hotel resort life at a great price

A luxurious plan like one night at a glamping site and one night at a hotel sounds good. Wait a minute, it wouldn't be a bad idea to visit for glamping in the summer, then stay at the hotel again in the fall, and get two one-day passes

Because Maiko is particularly beautiful and vibrant with the changing seasons. From the fresh green of spring to the deep green of summer, and then as the trees begin to turn red in early autumn, the natural scenery continues to change until the last day of glamping on October 11th

A message from the staff of Maiko Resort

"To everyone who enjoys Maiko in winter, we really want you to experience Maiko in summer as well. We want you to experience for yourself just how much fun you can have and what kind of accommodations are available in summer.

Those who have come many times in winter as their home resort will surely discover something new when they come in summer. There will be moments when you think, 'That's the area around that course!' and you'll definitely be smiling. Get this ticket and come visit Maiko Resort this summer. We'll be waiting for you."

Those who know Maiko in winter should definitely come and experience it in summer and autumn. When you realize that your favorite home resort is also a fantastic resort during the off-season, your anticipation and motivation to ski will only increase, making you think, "I can't wait to ski again!"

Information

Maiko Resort

Maiko Glamping
Operating Period: April 25, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Operating Hours: [Check-in] 14:00 - [Check-out] - 10:00

Maiko Kogen Hotel
Operating Period: Year-round
Operating Hours: [Check-in] 15:00 - [Check-out] - 10:00

Official website:https://www.maiko-resort.com/
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