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Lift ticket

[Early Bird] 1-Day Lift Pass

Valid use period December 19, 2025 (Fri)〜March 22, 2026 (Sun)

~~56.04~~AUD35.03

~~42.03~~AUD35.03

JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in the Kanto and Kōshin'etsu regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD270.22~

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Address

〒 942-0534 4820 Yasuzukaku Sugawa, Joetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture

Rail pass

JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in the Kanto and Kōshin'etsu regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD270.22~

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With an average accumulated snowfall of over 10 meters, Cupid Valley boasts exceptional snow quality!
Located in Joetsu City, where skiing was first introduced to Japan, it's one of the world's heaviest snowfall regions. On some nights, snowfall exceeds 100cm, making it a true powder paradise. This season, the newly constructed No. 2 quad ski lift has been completed, and high-speed lifts ensure excellent access to the slopes.

Hot springs

Yukidaruma Onsen Kubikino

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Long course

Activities

Chance of sunny weather

Dec

22.3 %

Jan

13.3 %

Feb

18.3 %

Mar

31.0 %

Current snow condition

Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:30am-4:00pm

Saturdays：8:30am-4:00pm

Public holidays：8:30am-4:00pm

Early morning：-

Night ski：4:00pm-8:00pm

Night skiing is available on select dates only. *Select dates: January 2nd (Fri), 3rd (Sat), 10th (Sat), 11th (Sun), 17th (Sat), 24th (Sat), 31st (Sat) February 7th (Sat), 10th (Tues), 14th (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 28th (Sat)

Days closed：-

Schedule is subject to change depending on snow conditions. *Operating hours are the same as ski lift operation hours.

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Dec. 19th to Mar. 22nd (Opening and closing schedules may vary depending on snow conditions.)

Resort information

Address

〒 942-05344820 Yasuzukaku Sugawa, Joetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

-

Kids’ park

Smile Kids Park: snow escalator, tubing, sleds available (limited quantity).

Ski lodge

Near the entrance: ski shop, rental corner, coin lockers, restaurants, and more. Center House hours: 7:30am-5:00pm

Rescue facilities

Adjacent to the Center House

Childcare facilities

Restaurants

Blanc Neige

Payment methods

Visa

Mastercard

Diners Club

American Express JCB

JCB

UnionPay card Alipay

Alipay

LINE Pay

WeChat Pay

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Activities

Toboggan Snowscoot Snow tubing Kids’ park Snow strider

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

Lift tickets Rental items Lessons

1-Day Lift Pass Period: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Middle/High school students JPY 3,800)	Adult	AUD 44.04
	Child	AUD 28.02
	Senior	AUD 38.03
5-Hour Lift Pass Period: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Middle/High school students JPY3,300)	Adult	AUD 38.03
	Child	AUD 23.02
	Senior	AUD 33.03
4-Time Lift Pass Period: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Adult	AUD 25.02
	Child	AUD 25.02
	Senior	AUD 25.02
Kids’ Park (Smile Kids' Park) Children: 3 years old to Elementary/Middle school students, Period: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM *Open only during year-end and New Year holidays, weekends, and public holidays	Adult	AUD 5.00
	Child	AUD 5.00
	Senior	AUD 5.00
Afternoon Pass Period: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Middle/High school students JPY3,000)	Adult	AUD 35.03
	Child	AUD 20.02
	Senior	AUD 30.02
10-Use Lift Pass This set of 10 tickets is a great deal and can be used by multiple people.	Adult	AUD 60.05
	Child	AUD 60.05
	Senior	AUD 60.05

Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Adult	AUD 48.04
	Child	AUD 38.03
	Senior	AUD 48.04
Ski wear	Adult	AUD 45.04
	Child	AUD 35.03
	Senior	AUD 45.04
Full set of skis: skis, boots, poles, ski wear	Adult	AUD 80.06
	Child	AUD 60.05
	Senior	AUD 80.06

Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Adult	AUD 48.04
	Child	AUD 38.03
	Senior	AUD 48.04
Snowboard wear	Adult	AUD 45.04
	Child	AUD 35.03
	Senior	AUD 45.04
Full snowboard set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear	Adult	AUD 80.06
	Child	AUD 60.05
	Senior	AUD 80.06

Snowshoes	Adult	AUD 25.02
	Child	AUD 25.02
	Senior	AUD 25.02
Snowscoot	Adult	AUD 25.02
	Child	AUD 25.02
	Senior	AUD 25.02
Helmet	Adult	AUD 6.00
	Child	AUD 6.00
	Senior	AUD 6.00

General Lesson (Japanese)	Half Day	AUD 50.04
General Lesson (Japanese)	Full Day	AUD 70.06
Kids Lesson (Japanese) Targeted for kids 4 years old to preschoolers	90min	AUD 80.06
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginners elementary school students and above (includes lift ticket)	Half Day	AUD 50.04
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginner elementary school students and above (includes lift ticket)	Full Day	AUD 70.06
Beginner's Kids Lesson (Japanese) Targeted for beginners from 4 years old to preschoolers	90min	AUD 60.05

Cupid Valley

Open season

green bell

Myoko, Akakura

Akakura Kanko Resort
20 minutes by bus

1-Day Lift Pass

General Lesson (Japanese) Beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level elementary school students and above	Half Day	AUD 50.04
General Lesson (Japanese) Beginner, intermediate, and advanced level elementary school students and above	Full Day	AUD 70.06
Kids' Lesson (1 Person / Japanese) For 4 years old to preschoolers 1-on-1 lessons with one child and one instructor	Half Day	AUD 150.12
Kids Lesson (1 Person / Japanese) For 4 years old to preschoolers 1-on-1 lessons with one child and one instructor	Full Day	AUD 250.20
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginner-level elementary school students and above (lift pass included)	Half Day	AUD 50.04
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginner-level elementary school students and above (lift pass included)	Full Day	AUD 70.06

Cupid Valley

Open season

green bell

Myoko, Akakura

Akakura Kanko Resort 20 minutes by bus

1-Day Lift Pass

Ski rental

Snowboard rental

Other rental items

Ski lessons

Snowboard lessons

Akakura Kanko Resort
20 minutes by bus