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Ski resort data

40%
Beginner

40%
Intermediate

20%
Advanced

70%
Groomed snow

30%
Non-groomed snow

Course Map 1

CoursesCourses

LiftsLifts

Longest run distanceLongest run

4,000 m

Maximum gradientMaximum

32 °

Open season	Dec. 21st to Mar. 23rd (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions)
Current snow condition	- cm
Chance of sunny weather	Dec22.3 % Jan13.3 % Feb18.3 % Mar31.0 %

Cupid Valley

Resort features

With accumulated snowfall of 10 meters or more on average, Cupid Valley delivers exceptional snow quality!
Situated in Joetsu City, where skiing was first introduced to Japan, Cupid Valley is one of the world's heaviest snowfall areas. Overnight snowfall often surpasses 100cm, creating a powder snow paradise. With high-speed lifts ensuring convenient access to the slopes, it's the perfect winter destination.
*During the 2024-2025 season, the No. 2 Quad Lift will be closed due to reconstruction work.

Snowboarding

Allowed

Hot springs

Yukidaruma Onsen Kubikino

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Long course

Activities

Open season

Dec. 21st to Mar. 23rd (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions)

Opening hours

Weekdays8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturdays8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Public holidays8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Early morning-

Night ski-

Days closedJanuary 14

Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions. *Operating hours are lift operation hours.

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

Resort information

Address	〒 942-05344820 Yasuzukaku Sugawa, Joetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture
Snow park information	The course, featuring a variety of bumps, banks, and waves, is well-managed and safe. Try performing tricks in the freestyle run!
Kids’ park	Smile Kids Park (snow escalator, tubing, plastic skis, equipped with free sleds (limited quantity))
Ski lodge	Near the entrance (ski equipment store, rental corner, coin lockers, restaurant, etc.) Center House open from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Rescue facilities	Adjacent to Center House
Childcare facilities
Restaurants	blancneige
Payment methods	Visa Mastercard Diners Club American Express JCB UnionPay card Alipay LINE Pay WeChat Pay Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)
Activities	Toboggan Snowscoot Snow tubing Kids’ park CAT tours Snow strider

Regular pricing

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

Lift tickets Rental items Lessons

Directions & Transportation

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

Transportation fares are approximate. The actual fare may be different.

Recommended transportation passes for travel to Cupid Valley and nearby sightseeing areas

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:

AUD289.31~

1-Day Lift Pass Period: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Middle/High school students JPY 3,800)	Adult	AUD 47.15
	Child	AUD 30.00
	Senior	AUD 40.72
5-Hour Lift Pass Period: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Middle/High school students JPY3,300)	Adult	AUD 40.72
	Child	AUD 24.64
	Senior	AUD 35.36
4-Time Lift Pass Period: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Adult	AUD 26.79
	Child	AUD 26.79
	Senior	AUD 26.79
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 5.36
	Child	AUD 5.36
	Senior	AUD 5.36
Afternoon Pass Period: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Middle/High school students JPY3,000)	Adult	AUD 37.50
	Child	AUD 21.43
	Senior	AUD 32.15
10-Use Lift Pass This set of 10 tickets is a great deal and can be used by multiple people.	Adult	AUD 64.29
	Child	AUD 64.29
	Senior	AUD 64.29

Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Adult	AUD 51.43
	Child	AUD 40.72
	Senior	AUD 51.43
Ski wear	Adult	AUD 48.22
	Child	AUD 37.50
	Senior	AUD 48.22
Full set of skis: skis, boots, poles, ski wear	Adult	AUD 85.72
	Child	AUD 64.29
	Senior	AUD 85.72

Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Adult	AUD 51.43
	Child	AUD 40.72
	Senior	AUD 51.43
Snowboard wear	Adult	AUD 48.22
	Child	AUD 37.50
	Senior	AUD 48.22
Full snowboard set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear	Adult	AUD 85.72
	Child	AUD 64.29
	Senior	AUD 85.72

Snowshoes	Adult	AUD 26.79
	Child	AUD 26.79
	Senior	AUD 26.79
Snowscoot	Adult	AUD 26.79
	Child	AUD 26.79
	Senior	AUD 26.79
Helmet	Adult	AUD 6.43
	Child	AUD 6.43
	Senior	AUD 6.43

General Lesson (Japanese)	Half Day	AUD 53.58
General Lesson (Japanese)	Full Day	AUD 75.01
Kids Lesson (Japanese) Targeted for kids 4 years old to preschoolers	90min	AUD 85.72
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginners elementary school students and above (includes lift ticket)	Half Day	AUD 53.58
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginner elementary school students and above (includes lift ticket)	Full Day	AUD 75.01
Beginner's Kids Lesson (Japanese) Targeted for beginners from 4 years old to preschoolers	90min	AUD 64.29

General Lesson (Japanese) Beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level elementary school students and above	Half Day	AUD 53.58
General Lesson (Japanese) Beginner, intermediate, and advanced level elementary school students and above	Full Day	AUD 75.01
Kids' Lesson (1 Person / Japanese) For 4 years old to preschoolers 1-on-1 lessons with one child and one instructor	Half Day	AUD 160.73
Kids Lesson (1 Person / Japanese) For 4 years old to preschoolers 1-on-1 lessons with one child and one instructor	Full Day	AUD 267.88
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginner-level elementary school students and above (lift pass included)	Half Day	AUD 53.58
Beginner's Lesson (Japanese) For beginner-level elementary school students and above (lift pass included)	Full Day	AUD 75.01

Cupid Valley

Ski resort data

Cupid Valley

Directions & Transportation

Recommended transportation passes for travel to Cupid Valley and nearby sightseeing areas

Ski rental

Snowboard rental

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Ski lessons

Snowboard lessons