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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.

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Niigata Ski Resorts

 Largest ski areas in Niigata

The most extensive downhill ski areas in Niigata, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in Niigata
Ski ResortPistes
Biwako Valley7km
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura30km
Myoko Ikenotaira20km
Myoko Pine Valley10km
Myoko Suginohara24km
Naeba43km
Zao43km

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Niigata

The highest altitude ski resorts in Niigata, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Niigata
Ski ResortResort
Biwako Valley940m
Cupid Valley430m
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura660m
Myoko Ikenotaira900m
Myoko Pine Valley580m
Myoko Suginohara731m
Naeba900m
Zao780m

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Niigata

The highest lift-served skiing in Niigata, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Niigata
Ski ResortTop
Biwako Valley1,174m
Gala Yuzawa1,180m
Iwappara985m
Madarao1,350m
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura1,510m
Myoko Ikenotaira1,210m
Myoko Suginohara1,855m
Naeba1,789m
Yuzawa Kogen1,170m
Zao1,661m

 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.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Niigata
Ski ResortBeginn.
Naeba4*
Zao4*

 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.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Niigata
Ski ResortInterm.
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura3*
Naeba4*
Zao3*

 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.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Niigata
Ski ResortExperts
Myoko Suginohara4*
Zao3*