Skiing near Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Ski Resorts near Niigata Airport, Japan
KIJ - Niigata
There are more than twenty ski areas within a few hours drive of Niigata.
The Top 5 most popular ski resorts near Niigata are Gala Yuzawa, Kagura, Madarao, Naeba and Nozawa Onsen.
Ski Resort Transfers from Niigata
Car Hire or Airport Transfers & Taxis
Note:- Ski resort transfer times from Niigata are approximate, subject to weather and traffic conditions. Travel at off-peak times to maximise time on the ski slopes.
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More Snow reports from around NiigataLargest ski areas within 3 hours drive of Niigata
The biggest downhill ski areas near Niigata, by total piste length.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Pistes |
|---|---|---|
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 180min | 16km |
| Bandai Kokusai | 180min | 10km |
| Kawaba | 165min | 12km |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 165min | 30km |
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 180min | 20km |
| Myoko Pine Valley | 165min | 10km |
| Myoko Suginohara | 165min | 24km |
| Naeba | 165min | 43km |
| Nozawa Onsen | 165min | 31km |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas within 3 hours drive of Niigata
The highest lift-served skiing close to Niigata, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Top |
|---|---|---|
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 180min | 1,650m |
| Alts Bandai | 180min | 1,280m |
| Kagura | 150min | 1,845m |
| Kawaba | 165min | 1,870m |
| Madarao | 165min | 1,350m |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 165min | 1,510m |
| Myoko Suginohara | 165min | 1,855m |
| Naeba | 165min | 1,789m |
| Nozawa Onsen | 165min | 1,650m |
| Numajiri | 180min | 1,220m |
Best ski areas for Beginners within 3 hours drive of Niigata
The most suitable beginner ski areas close to Niigata, with easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Beginn. |
|---|---|---|
| Naeba | 165min |  |
| Nozawa Onsen | 165min | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers within 3 hours drive of Niigata
The best intermediate ski resorts near Niigata, with easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Interm. |
|---|---|---|
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 165min |  |
| Naeba | 165min | |
| Nozawa Onsen | 165min | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders within 3 hours drive of Niigata
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders around Niigata, with steep pistes and freeride terrain.
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Myoko Suginohara | 165min | |
| Nozawa Onsen | 165min | |