My friend and I came to Maiko Snow Resort for skiing for the first time. We stayed here for the ski-in, ski-out convenience. While it's not a luxury resort with a vast area, the hotel was comfortable and clean. For this stay, I’d rate it 80 out of 100.

Date of visit January 2024

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Address

〒 949-6423 2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata Prefecture

Rail pass

JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

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

Adult:

AUD295.74~

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:

AUD266.17~

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Maiko Snow Resort is divided into three areas with a total of 26 trails and a maximum running distance of about 6,000 meters. The Nagamine Area offers a variety of intermediate trails but also has slopes that are challenging enough for advanced skiers. The Maiko Area, on the other hand, has a wide, flat terrain that is ideal for kids and families. The Okusoechi Area boasts bowl-shaped terrains and exquisite slopes with powder snow. Each area has its own unique characteristics to cater to various levels and needs.

Hot springs

Spa Maiko Onsen (inside the Day Ski Center), Maiko Onsen Iiji no Yu (inside the Maiko Kogen Hotel)

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Multilingual ski school

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

Chance of sunny weather

Dec

22.7 %

Jan

16.6 %

Feb

22.4 %

Mar

31.6 %

Current snow condition

Latest ski resort information

Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:30am-4:45pm

Saturdays：8:30am-4:45pm

Public holidays：8:30am-4:45pm

Early morning：-

Night ski：3:30pm-8:00pm

December 29 to January 2 and weekends from January 3 to March 14 *Maiko Area only January 2-3, January 11, and February 22: 3:30pm-8:00pm December 29 to January 1: 3:30pm-7:00pm

Days closed：None

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

Open season

Dec. 20th to Mar. 29th (Schedule is subject to change depending on snow conditions.)

Resort information

Address

〒 949-64232056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata Prefecture

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

Maiko Snow Resort features two concept parks: Maiko Snowpark Garden and the beginner-friendly Hike Up Park.

Kids’ park

Smile Kids' Park: An area for kids to enjoy the snow. Sleds and play equipment are free to use, and ski and snowboard practice lanes are available as well. Admission: JPY 800 for children ages 3 and above.

Ski lodge

The Day Ski Center includes facilities such as baths, hot springs, a spa, a restaurant serving local cuisine, a daycare center, free rest areas, rental shops, stores, and a ticket counter.

Rescue facilities

Day Ski Center

Childcare facilities

Day Ski Center 2F: Weekends & Public Holidays: 8:00am-4:00pm, Weekdays: 8:30am-4:00pm (closed 12:00pm-1:00pm on weekdays)
8:30am-4:00pm

Restaurants

Café at the Top Itadaki / Sky Dome Restaurant / Mountain Restaurant / Cafeteria View / Uonuma Kamakura / Wild Geese / Waratako/Smiley Crepes / Whistler Cafe / Pixie Plaza

Payment methods

Visa

Mastercard

Diners Club

American Express JCB

JCB

UnionPay card Alipay

Alipay

WeChat Pay

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Discover, PayPay

Activities

Toboggan First tracks Snowmobile Snowscoot Banana boat Kids’ park CAT tours

Regular pricing

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

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2 people 1 nights

Hotel+lift pass packages

AUD 182.29~

Maiko 1-Day Lift Pass Middle/High school students (Ages 13-18): JPY 6,000	Adult	AUD 69.01
	Child	AUD 34.50
Maiko 2-Day Lift Pass Middle/High school students (Ages 13-18): JPY 10,300 / Usage period: From opening to closing the following day	Adult	AUD 118.30
	Child	AUD 62.11
3-Point Lift Pass Middle/High school students (Ages 13-18): JPY 2,100	Adult	AUD 20.70
	Child	AUD 16.27
6-Point Lift Pass Middle/High school students (Ages 13-18): JPY 4,200	Adult	AUD 41.40
	Child	AUD 32.53
Maiko Season Pass Middle/High school students (Ages 13-18): JPY 46,000 / Early-bird discount available	Adult	AUD 512.62
	Child	AUD 187.30
	Senior	AUD 453.47

Ski set: skis, boots, poles Ages 13-18: JPY 7,000	Adult	AUD 57.18
Ski set: skis, boots, poles Ages 13-18: JPY 7,000	Child	AUD 49.29
Preschoolers' debut set: skis, boots, poles For preschoolers (ages 0-5) only	Child	AUD 24.65
Preschoolers' debut set: skis, boots, poles, ski wear For preschoolers (ages 0-5) only	Child	AUD 44.36
Ski wear: jacket & pants Ages 13-18: JPY 4,000	Adult	AUD 49.29
Ski wear: jacket & pants Ages 13-18: JPY 4,000	Child	AUD 29.57
Single item: poles Ages 13-18: JPY 1,000	Adult	AUD 9.86
Single item: poles Ages 13-18: JPY 1,000	Child	AUD 9.86
Single item: boots Ages 13-18: JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 34.50
Single item: boots Ages 13-18: JPY 3,000	Child	AUD 24.65

Snowboard set: snowboard, boots Ages 13-18: JPY 5,000	Adult	AUD 57.18
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots Ages 13-18: JPY 5,000	Child	AUD 34.50
Preschoolers' debut set: snowboard, boots For preschoolers (ages 0-5) only	Child	AUD 24.65
Preschoolers' debut set: snowboard, boots, snowboard wear For preschoolers (ages 0-5) only	Child	AUD 44.36
Ski wear: jacket & pants Ages 13-18: JPY 4,000	Adult	AUD 49.29
Ski wear: jacket & pants Ages 13-18: JPY 4,000	Child	AUD 29.57
Single item: boots Ages 13-18: JPY 3,000	Adult	AUD 34.50
Single item: boots Ages 13-18: JPY 3,000	Child	AUD 24.65

Helmet Ages 13-18: JPY 1,000	Adult	AUD 9.86
Helmet Ages 13-18: JPY 1,000	Child	AUD 9.86

Snow Country Instructors (up to 4 people / English, Chinese) One instructor	2h	AUD 236.59
Snow Country Instructors (up to 4 people / English, Chinese) One instructor	4h	AUD 453.47
JSKI Chinese Ski School (Chinese) Private Lesson	2h	AUD 293.77
JSKI Chinese Ski School (Chinese) Private Lesson	4h	AUD 569.79
Maiko Snow School (General Lesson / Japanese) Ages 10 and above, SAJ Certified	2h	AUD 59.15
Maiko Snow School (General Lesson / Japanese) Ages 10 and above, SAJ Certified	4h	AUD 98.58
Maiko Snow School (Junior Lesson / Japanese) Ages 5-9, SAJ Certified	2h	AUD 73.94
Maiko Snow School (Junior Lesson / Japanese) Ages 5-9, SAJ Certified	4h	AUD 128.15

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