Ski Areas in Niigata
Niigata Ski Resorts
Niigata is a region of Japan offering skiing and snowboarding in 13 Japanese Ski Resorts, including Gala Yuzawa, Madarao and Naeba.
Snow Forecasts for Niigata
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Myoko Suginohara | 8in |
| Naeba | 5in |
| Zao | 1in |
Forecast updated : 21 Apr 2026 06:55 PDT
Niigata Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Niigata
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Niigata, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Trails |
|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 4 miles |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 19 miles |
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 12 miles |
| Myoko Pine Valley | 6 miles |
| Myoko Suginohara | 15 miles |
| Naeba | 27 miles |
| Zao | 27 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Niigata
The highest altitude ski resorts in Niigata, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 3,084ft |
| Cupid Valley | 1,411ft |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 2,165ft |
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 2,953ft |
| Myoko Pine Valley | 1,903ft |
| Myoko Suginohara | 2,398ft |
| Naeba | 2,953ft |
| Zao | 2,559ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Niigata
The highest lift-served skiing in Niigata, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 3,852ft |
| Gala Yuzawa | 3,871ft |
| Iwappara | 3,232ft |
| Madarao | 4,429ft |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 4,954ft |
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 3,970ft |
| Myoko Suginohara | 6,086ft |
| Naeba | 5,869ft |
| Yuzawa Kogen | 3,839ft |
| Zao | 5,449ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Niigata
The best beginner ski areas in Niigata, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Naeba |  |
| Zao | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Niigata
The best intermediate ski resorts in Niigata, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura |  |
| Naeba | |
| Zao | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Niigata
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Niigata, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Myoko Suginohara | |
| Zao | |