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Ski resort data

25%
Beginner

40%
Intermediate

35%
Advanced

16%
Groomed snow

84%
Non-groomed snow

Course Map 1

CoursesCourses

LiftsLifts

Longest run distanceLongest run

5,200 m

Maximum gradientMaximum

46 °

Open season	Dec. 14th to May 11th (Subject to change depending on snow conditions)
Current snow condition	- cmLatest ski resort information
Chance of sunny weather	Dec- % Jan- % Feb- % Mar- %

Arai Mountain Resort

Resort features

Boasting some of Japan's heaviest snowfall and one of the largest freeride zones in the country, this snow resort aims to be the ultimate premium mountain resort! Not only can you enjoy the stunning nature of Mt. Ogenashi, but you can also take in the magnificent view of the ocean on clear days. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, there are plenty of other snow activities, such as snow tubing and igloo building, making it a great place to visit with family, friends, or as a couple. Lotte Arai Resort is easily accessible from Tokyo by Shinkansen in just under 2 hours. The on-site hotel has 245 rooms, making it perfect for those looking for a relaxing stay.

Snowboarding

Allowed

Hot springs

Hoshizora Onsen & Pool

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Rentals available

Multilingual ski school

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

Open season

Dec. 14th to May 11th (Subject to change depending on snow conditions)

Opening hours

Weekdays8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturdays8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Public holidays8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early morning8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Customers who purchase a first-class ticket can board daily from 8:00 AM

Night ski-

Days closedNone

Subject to change depending on snow conditions

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

Resort information

Address	〒 944-00621966 Ryozenji, Myoko-shi, Niigata
Snow park information	Seasonal: Lotte Arai Resort, known for its stable snowfall that allows for consistent skiing until mid-May, will set up a park in the Zendana Area for the spring season.
Kids’ park	The snow wonderland Kids' Garden, made possible by the abundant snowfall at Lotte Arai Resort, will be open again this season! The highly anticipated snow tubing activity, filled with excitement, is set to open soon (subject to snow conditions).
Ski lodge	Village Station (food court, changing rooms, restrooms, ski rental, ticket center, cafés, snow school)
Rescue facilities	First Aid Room (Village Station 2F: slopeside)
Childcare facilities
Restaurants	Gondola Restaurant Village / Sky Restaurant ZEN / All-day dining The Plate / Japanese Restaurant Asahi / Steakhouse BECO / Myoko Coffee
Payment methods	Visa Mastercard Diners Club American Express JCB UnionPay card Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)
Activities	Snow rafting Toboggan First tracks Snowscoot Cross-country Snow tubing Kids’ park Snow strider

Regular pricing

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

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Directions & Transportation

〒 944-00621966 Ryozenji, Myoko-shi, Niigata

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

Recommended transportation passes for travel to Arai Mountain Resort 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:

AUD291.47~

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Peak Season 4-Hour Lift Pass (Available from 11:00 AM)	Adult	AUD 64.77
	Child	AUD 43.18
	Senior	AUD 59.37
Peak Season 1-Day Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 80.96
	Child	AUD 53.98
	Senior	AUD 75.57
Peak Season 2-Day Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 156.53
	Child	AUD 102.55
	Senior	AUD 145.73
Peak Season 3-Day Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 232.09
	Child	AUD 151.13
	Senior	AUD 215.90
Peak Season 4-Day Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 307.66
	Child	AUD 199.71
	Senior	AUD 286.07
Peak Season 5-Day Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 383.22
	Child	AUD 248.29
	Senior	AUD 356.24
Peak Season 6-Day Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 458.79
	Child	AUD 296.86
	Senior	AUD 426.40
Peak Season 7-Day Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 534.35
	Child	AUD 345.44
	Senior	AUD 496.57
Spring Season 1-Day Lift Pass *Spring Season: March 24 - May 11, 2025	Adult	AUD 53.98
	Child	AUD 37.78
	Senior	AUD 48.58

High-end set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Adult	AUD 80.96
High-end set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Senior	AUD 80.96
High-end set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Adult	AUD 156.53
High-end set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Senior	AUD 156.53
High-end set: skis, boots, poles (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 75.57
High-end set: skis, boots, poles (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 75.57
Standard set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Adult	AUD 59.37
	Child	AUD 43.18
	Senior	AUD 59.37
Standard set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Adult	AUD 113.35
	Child	AUD 80.96
	Senior	AUD 113.35
Standard set: skis, boots, poles (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 53.98
	Child	AUD 37.78
	Senior	AUD 53.98
High-end set: skis only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 59.37
High-end set: skis only (1 day)	Senior	AUD 59.37
High-end set: skis only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 113.35
High-end set: skis only (2 days)	Senior	AUD 113.35
High-end set: skis only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 53.98
High-end set: skis only (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 53.98
Standard set: skis only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 43.18
	Child	AUD 32.39
	Senior	AUD 43.18
Standard set: skis only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 80.96
	Child	AUD 59.37
	Senior	AUD 80.96
Standard set: skis only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 37.78
	Child	AUD 26.99
	Senior	AUD 37.78

High-end set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Adult	AUD 80.96
High-end set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Senior	AUD 80.96
High-end set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Adult	AUD 156.53
High-end set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Senior	AUD 156.53
High-end set: snowboard, boots (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 75.57
High-end set: snowboard, boots (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 75.57
Standard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Adult	AUD 59.37
	Child	AUD 43.18
	Senior	AUD 59.37
Standard set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Adult	AUD 113.35
	Child	AUD 80.96
	Senior	AUD 113.35
Standard set: snowboard, boots (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 53.98
	Child	AUD 37.78
	Senior	AUD 53.98
High-end set: snowboard only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 59.37
High-end set: snowboard only (1 day)	Senior	AUD 59.37
High-end set: snowboard only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 113.35
High-end set: snowboard only (2 days)	Senior	AUD 113.35
High-end set: snowboard only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 53.98
High-end set: snowboard only (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 53.98
Standard set: snowboard only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 43.18
	Child	AUD 32.39
	Senior	AUD 43.18
Standard set: snowboard only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 80.96
	Child	AUD 59.37
	Senior	AUD 80.96
Standard set: snowboard only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 37.78
	Child	AUD 26.99
	Senior	AUD 37.78

Helmet (1 day)	Adult	AUD 10.80
	Child	AUD 10.80
	Senior	AUD 10.80
Ski wear: jacket & pants (1 day)	Adult	AUD 43.18
	Child	AUD 32.39
	Senior	AUD 43.18
Ski wear: jacket & pants (2 days)	Adult	AUD 80.96
	Child	AUD 59.37
	Senior	AUD 80.96
Ski wear: jacket & pants (afternoon)	Adult	AUD 26.99
	Child	AUD 21.59
	Senior	AUD 26.99
Rubber boots (1 day)	Adult	AUD 10.80
	Child	AUD 10.80
	Senior	AUD 10.80
Snowscoot (half day)	Adult	AUD 32.39
	Child	AUD 32.39
	Senior	AUD 32.39

Private Lesson (Fresh Tracks / English, Chinese) 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM	105min	AUD 226.70
Morning Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	150min	AUD 410.21
Morning Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	4h	AUD 485.78
Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM	330min	AUD 658.50
Afternoon Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	2h	AUD 269.88
Morning Kids Lesson (Ages 3-6 / English, Chinese) 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM	3h	AUD 183.52
Kids Lesson (Ages 3-6 / English, Chinese) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	6h	AUD 248.29
Kids Lesson (Ages 7-14 / English, Chinese) 10:15 AM - 4:00 PM	345min	AUD 248.29
Free Ride Powder Program (English, Chinese) 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	4h	AUD 582.93
Private Lesson / Guided (Japanese) (1) 8:20 AM - 10:20 AM (2) 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3) 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM *For children 6 years old and above	2h	AUD 280.67
Private Lesson / Guided (Japanese) (1) 8:20 AM - 12:30 PM (2) 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Lunch break: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM) *For children 6 years old and above	4h	AUD 431.80
Private Lesson / Guided (Japanese) 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Lunch break: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM) *For children 6 years old and above	6h	AUD 593.73
Free Ride Powder Program (English, Chinese) 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM	6h	AUD 798.83

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Arai Mountain Resort

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