Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski

Ski resort · Minamiuonuma ·

Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski

Ski resort · Minamiuonuma ·

Steep slopes & moguls with stunning views; not crowded

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1610 Yamaguchi, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-7121, Japan Get directions

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"In Niigata’s historic Snow Country just outside Yuzawa, this ropeway-dominated mountain is a revelation for skiers who crave epic vertical and authenticity. An 81-person tram rockets more than 2,600 vertical feet in five minutes to long, steep groomers and revered, challenging ungroomed powder fields; runs are few on the map but exceptionally long, with a 30/40/30 beginner–intermediate–advanced split. The highlight is the deep, generally approachable backcountry accessed via a gate only with Canyons or resort guides. Independent and uncrowded, day tickets are a value at about 5,700 yen, with limited First Tracks by reservation." - Brent Rose

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Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski

Benjamin Y.

Google

Superb downhill course from top to bottom. Recommend to check it out on a sunny day, the stunning view will surely print in your memory!

Sasha L.

Google

Not crowded ski resort with maybe not wide variety of slopes, but it was enough for me. Great deal with JR package: shinkansen + local train round trip with a full day ski pass, 50% discount for rentals only for 12000 ¥.

Amro M.

Google

Great experience.. It's better to have hiking gear with you, especially if it's your first time

Jessica W.

Google

Hakkaisan is a mountain I have been wanting to snowboard for many years. We didn’t get a powder day but could imagine how epic it would be on a powder day. We were able to duck into the trees and off to the sides and still find fresh even though it hadnt snowed for a few days. We counted about 30 other people on the mountain.

Therese W.

Google

Recommended by a snowboard instructor in Mitsumata as a go-to place when the weather is bad in Kagura. It was pretty nice and not crowded at all (Sunday today). Just wish that the ropeway was a gondola instead because they let way too many people on during busy periods (there are temperature checks and need to wear a mask or face covers and can't talk). Also, the lifts are very slow. But once you get up to the top, you can enjoy a long run to the bottom.

Traian 'Captain' D.

Google

Nothing attractive about this place: difficult to access by public transport (i.e. 3-4 buses a day from the closest train station, 10 km away), I would say it is not beginner friendly, as there are few slopes, gondola was quite crowed in the weekend. The worst part: they asked us to wear masks and refrain from talking (What?) In the gondola.

Palmol Y.

Google

Amazing view.. breath taking

Alan M.

Google

Sadly the snow started after our third day there (Dec 31), so weren't able to try anything besides making some snowmen and sledding.

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Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski

Benjamin Y.

Google

Superb downhill course from top to bottom. Recommend to check it out on a sunny day, the stunning view will surely print in your memory!

Sasha L.

Google

Amro M.

Google

Great experience.. It's better to have hiking gear with you, especially if it's your first time

Jessica W.

Google

Therese W.

Google

Traian 'Captain' D.

Google

Palmol Y.

Google

Amazing view.. breath taking

Alan M.

Google

Sadly the snow started after our third day there (Dec 31), so weren't able to try anything besides making some snowmen and sledding.

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