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If you don't want to feel deprived, buy the most expensive ticket.

We specifically chose a day with heavy powder snow and only bought regular ski passes. When we arrived, we were forced to stand in the plaza and get soaked in the snow. Because we didn't have premium passes, we had to wait 30 minutes to go up the mountain. After that, we had to wait for that incredibly crowded lift. I didn't get my first run until around 11 am, and then the queues started again, and the flow of people was chaotic. I only managed two runs that morning. We came specifically for the powder snow, but because our passes weren't premium enough, we ended up skiing on what other people had left. The snow quality was really good, but the wait was definitely not worth it.

Date of visit January 2026

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Male・Taiwan・Family members

Amazing

The ski resort and resort are both great.

The ski resort has diverse terrain, but the downside is that it has relatively few beginner slopes.

Date of visit February 2026

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Address

〒 944-0062 1966 Ryozenji, Myoko-shi, Niigata Prefecture

How can I access Arai Mountain Resort from Tokyo or major airports?

To access Arai Mountain Resort from Tokyo Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Joetsu-Myoko Station (approx. 2 hours), and then a free shuttle bus for about 30 minutes. It's a quick access trip totaling about two and a half hours directly from Tokyo. By car, roughly 10 minutes from the Joshin-Etsu Expressway Arai Smart IC.

What is Arai's standout feature: its powder snow and uncompacted zones?

At Arai Mountain Resort, located exceptionally close to the Sea of Japan, it boasts unbelievable snow accumulation (some years totaling a cumulative base of over 20m). With meticulous avalanche management spanning over 10 "Free Riding Zones," you can confidently engage in unparalleled powder and tree running activities.

What is the lift ticket pre-purchase and the "First Class" discount?

At Arai Mountain Resort, online advance booking is possible. Earning the "First Class Ticket (gives priority gondola boarding, etc.)" grants you the extreme privilege of skiing the very first morning powder prioritized over the masses, making it tremendously popular amongst powder junkies.

Are ski, snowboard, and wear rentals available at Arai Mountain Resort?

At Arai Mountain Resort, rentals available! The base area rental shop provides full sets comprising the latest ski, board, and wear models. Rentals of powder-specialized fat skis are also available to maximize your enjoyment in deep snow. Avoid crowds by booking online in advance.

Is there a multilingual ski school with instructors who speak English or Chinese at Arai Mountain Resort?

At Arai Mountain Resort, serving as a prime international tier resort, their foreign language support is incredibly robust, with a multilingual ski school housing instructors adept in English and Chinese. Advance online reservations are strongly encouraged.

Is Arai Mountain Resort suitable for beginners and families?

At Arai Mountain Resort, while it exudes a strong advanced rider's powder aura, beginner and intermediate courses are robustly catered to. Effortless, broad, and long course runs extending to Myoko are accessible. A Snow Adventure Park and tubing area ensure a wonderful excursion perfectly recommended for families and children.

Are there accommodations (hotels, ryokans) near Arai Mountain Resort?

At Arai Mountain Resort, the "Lotte Arai Resort" rests directly connected to the slopes, securing a magnificent luxurious stay. High-tier amenities spanning hot springs, swimming pools, and top-class dining garner astronomical acclaim globally among skiers.

Are there ski-in/ski-out hotels at Arai Mountain Resort?

At Arai Mountain Resort, the "Lotte Arai Resort" adjoins seamlessly to the slopes supporting impeccable ski-in/ski-out arrangements. Revel in luxurious facilities harmoniously interwoven with supreme powder snow capabilities simultaneously.

When is the best time to visit Arai Mountain Resort?

At Arai Mountain Resort, the optimal visiting threshold revolves from January heavily into March. Due to its proximity to the Sea of Japan inviting record-challenging blizzards, it assures peak all natural snow consistency the entire season. The first tracks down directly after fresh precipitation guarantee absolute euphoria.

Is there anything I should consider before planning a trip to Arai Mountain Resort?

At Arai Mountain Resort, for enthusiasts prioritizing deep powder, procuring the "First Class Ticket" swiftly beforehand comes extremely highly advised. We additionally urge arranging your lift pass variants and utilizing rentals available online rapidly to cut wait times. Lodging spaces at Lotte Arai Resort dissipate fast; reserving swiftly is key.

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.

Hot springs

Hoshizora Onsen & Pool

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Rentals available

Multilingual ski school

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

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Latest ski resort information

Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:30am-4:00pm

Saturdays：8:30am-4:00pm

Public holidays：8:30am-4:00pm

Early morning：8:00am-8:30pm

Customers who purchase a first-class ticket can board from 8:00am on each day.

Night ski：5:30pm-9:00pm

December 26 - March 21 Friday, Saturday & New Year's period only

Days closed：None

Open/closed dates are 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.

Open season

Dec. 13th to May 10th (Open/closed dates are subject to change depending on snow conditions.)

Resort information

Address

〒 944-00621966 Ryozenji, Myoko-shi, Niigata Prefecture

Snowboarding

Allowed

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

JCB

UnionPay card

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Activities

Regular pricing

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

Lift tickets Rental items Lessons

Peak Season Afternoon Pass (Available from 11:00 AM)	Adult	AUD 55.44
Child	AUD 39.60
Senior	AUD 51.04
Peak Season 1-Day Lift Pass First Class: Adults and Seniors +JPY 5,000, Children +JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 66.00
Child	AUD 44.00
Senior	AUD 61.60
Peak Season 2-Day Lift Pass First Class: Adults and Seniors +JPY 5,000, Children +JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 127.60
Child	AUD 83.60
Senior	AUD 118.80
Peak Season 3-Day Lift Pass First Class: Adults and Seniors +JPY 5,000, Children +JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 189.20
Child	AUD 123.20
Senior	AUD 176.00
Peak Season 4-Day Lift Pass First Class: Adults and Seniors +JPY 5,000, Children +JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 250.80
Child	AUD 162.80
Senior	AUD 233.20
Peak Season 5-Day Lift Pass First Class: Adults and Seniors +JPY 5,000, Children +JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 312.40
Child	AUD 202.40
Senior	AUD 290.40
Peak Season 6-Day Lift Pass First Class: Adults and Seniors +JPY 5,000, Children +JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 374.00
Child	AUD 242.00
Senior	AUD 347.60
Peak Season 7-Day Lift Pass First Class: Adults and Seniors +JPY 5,000, Children +JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 435.60
Child	AUD 281.60
Senior	AUD 404.80
Spring Season 1-Day Lift Pass *Spring Season: March 23 - May 10, 2026	Adult	AUD 44.00
Child	AUD 30.80
Senior	AUD 39.60
Peak Season 20-Hour Lift Pass Hourly ticket	Adult	AUD 264.00
Child	AUD 176.00
Senior	AUD 246.40
Peak Season 40-Hour Lift Pass Hourly ticket	Adult	AUD 492.80
Child	AUD 325.60
Senior	AUD 457.60
Sanroku Pass Ticket valid only for the Sanroku 1st and 2nd Lifts	Adult	AUD 39.60
Child	AUD 30.80
Senior	AUD 35.20
Sightseeing gondola Cannot be used for skiing/snowboarding.	Adult	AUD 20.24
Child	AUD 15.84
Senior	AUD 17.60

Ski rental

High-end ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Adult	AUD 66.00
High-end ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Senior	AUD 66.00
High-end ski set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Adult	AUD 127.60
High-end ski set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Senior	AUD 127.60
High-end ski set: skis, boots, poles (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 61.60
High-end ski set: skis, boots, poles (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 61.60
Standard ski set: skis, boots, poles (1 day)	Adult	AUD 48.40
	Child	AUD 35.20
	Senior	AUD 48.40
Standard ski set: skis, boots, poles (2 days)	Adult	AUD 92.40
	Child	AUD 66.00
	Senior	AUD 92.40
Standard ski set: skis, boots, poles (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 44.00
	Child	AUD 30.80
	Senior	AUD 44.00
High-end ski set: skis only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 48.40
High-end ski set: skis only (1 day)	Senior	AUD 48.40
High-end ski set: skis only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 92.40
High-end ski set: skis only (2 days)	Senior	AUD 92.40
High-end ski set: skis only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 44.00
High-end ski set: skis only (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 44.00
Standard ski set: skis only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 35.20
	Child	AUD 26.40
	Senior	AUD 35.20
Standard ski set: skis only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 66.00
	Child	AUD 48.40
	Senior	AUD 66.00
Standard ski set: skis only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 30.80
	Child	AUD 22.00
	Senior	AUD 30.80

Remarks on ski rentals

Children: 0-12 years old / Adults: 13 years old and above / High-end ski equipment is unavailable for children's rentals

Snowboard rental

High-end snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Adult	AUD 66.00
High-end snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Senior	AUD 66.00
High-end snowboard set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Adult	AUD 127.60
High-end snowboard set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Senior	AUD 127.60
High-end snowboard set: snowboard, boots (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 61.60
High-end snowboard set: snowboard, boots (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 61.60
Standard snowboard set: snowboard, boots (1 day)	Adult	AUD 48.40
	Child	AUD 35.20
	Senior	AUD 48.40
Standard snowboard set: snowboard, boots (2 days)	Adult	AUD 92.40
	Child	AUD 66.00
	Senior	AUD 92.40
Standard snowboard set: snowboard, boots (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 44.00
	Child	AUD 30.80
	Senior	AUD 44.00
High-end snowboard set: snowboard only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 48.40
High-end snowboard set: snowboard only (1 day)	Senior	AUD 48.40
High-end snowboard set: snowboard only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 92.40
High-end snowboard set: snowboard only (2 days)	Senior	AUD 92.40
High-end ski set: snowboard only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 44.00
High-end ski set: snowboard only (additional 1 day)	Senior	AUD 44.00
Standard snowboard set: snowboard only (1 day)	Adult	AUD 35.20
	Child	AUD 26.40
	Senior	AUD 35.20
Standard snowboard set: snowboard only (2 days)	Adult	AUD 66.00
	Child	AUD 48.40
	Senior	AUD 66.00
Standard snowboardset: snowboard only (additional 1 day)	Adult	AUD 30.80
	Child	AUD 22.00
	Senior	AUD 30.80

Remarks on snowboard rentals

Children: 0-12 years old / Adults: 13 years old and above

Other rental items

Helmet (1 day)	Adult	AUD 8.80
	Child	AUD 8.80
	Senior	AUD 8.80
Ski wear: Jackets & Pants (1 day)	Adult	AUD 35.20
	Child	AUD 26.40
	Senior	AUD 35.20
Ski wear: Jackets & Pants (2 days)	Adult	AUD 66.00
	Child	AUD 48.40
	Senior	AUD 66.00
Ski wear: Jackets & Pants (afternoon)	Adult	AUD 22.00
	Child	AUD 17.60
	Senior	AUD 22.00
Snowboots (1 day)	Adult	AUD 8.80
	Child	AUD 8.80
	Senior	AUD 8.80
Snowscoot (half day)	Adult	AUD 26.40
	Child	AUD 26.40
	Senior	AUD 26.40

[Note] short skis, carving skis, sleds, individual ski wear etc.

Children: 0-12 years old / Adults: 13 years old and above

Private Lesson (Fresh Tracks / English, Chinese) 8:30am-10:15am	105 min	AUD 184.80
Morning Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 10:30am-1:00pm	150 min	AUD 378.40
Morning Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 8:30am-12:30pm	4 hours	AUD 475.20
Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 10:30am-4:00pm	330 min	AUD 651.20
Afternoon Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 1:45pm-4:00pm	135 minutes	AUD 255.20
Morning Kids Lesson (Ages 3-6 / English, Chinese) 10:15am-1:30pm	3 hours	AUD 149.60
Kids Lesson (Ages 3-6 / English, Chinese) 10:00am-4:00pm	6 hours	AUD 202.40
Kids Lesson (Ages 7-14 / English, Chinese) 10:15am-4:00pm	6 hours	AUD 202.40
Private Lesson / Guiding (Japanese) (1) 8:20am-10:20am (2) 10:30am-12:30pm (3) 1:30pm-3:30pm *6 years old and above	2 hours	AUD 237.60
Private Lesson / Guiding (Japanese) (1) 8:20am-12:30pm (2) 10:30am-3:30pm (12:30pm-1:30pm is lunch break) *For children 6 years old and above	4 hours	AUD 387.20
Private Lesson / Guiding (Japanese) 8:30am-3:30pm (12:30pm-1:30pm is lunch break) *6 years old and above	6 hours	AUD 519.20
Freeride Powder Program (English and Chinese) 8:15am-3:30pm	435 minutes	AUD 792.00
Freeride Powder Program (English and Chinese) 8:15am-12:30pm	225 minutes	AUD 528.00

Private Lesson (Fresh Tracks / English, Chinese) 8:30am-10:15am	105 minutes	AUD 184.80
Morning Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 10:30am-1:00pm	150 minutes	AUD 334.40
Morning Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 9:00am-1:00pm	4 hours	AUD 396.00
Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 10:30am-4:00pm	330 minutes	AUD 536.80
Afternoon Private Lesson (English, Chinese) 2:00pm-4:00pm	2 hours	AUD 220.00
Morning Kids Lesson (Ages 3-6 / English, Chinese) 10:15am-1:30pm	3 hours	AUD 149.60
Kids Lesson (Ages 3-6 / English, Chinese) 10:00am-4:00pm	6 hours	AUD 202.40
Kids Lesson (Ages 7-14 / English, Chinese) 10:15am-4:00pm	345 minutes	AUD 202.40
Freeride Powder Program (English and Chinese) 8:30am-12:30pm	4 hours	AUD 475.20
Private Lesson / Guiding (Japanese) (1) 8:20am-10:20am (2) 10:30am-12:30pm (3) 1:30pm-3:30pm *6 years old and above	2 hours	AUD 228.80
Private Lesson / Guiding (Japanese) (1) 8:20am-12:30pm (2) 10:30am-3:30pm (12:30pm-1:30pm is lunch break) *For children 6 years old and above	4 hours	AUD 352.00
Private Lesson / Guiding (Japanese) 8:30am-3:30pm (12:30pm-1:30pm is lunch break) *For children 6 years old and above	6 hours	AUD 484.00
Freeride Powder Program (English and Chinese) 8:30am-2:30pm	6 hours	AUD 651.20

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