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Myoko Suginohara Trails
Myoko Suginohara is one of four resorts that make up Mt. Myoko. That ski hill has a massive 1,124m vertical drop and the mountain receives up to 13m of snow per year, and it allows to have great opportunities to experience Japan’s famous powder. There are a diverse range of trails, as well as a terrain park. The ski resort also provides breathtaking views of Lake Nojiri, the surrounding mountains, and even Mt. Fuji on a clear day!
Difficulty of Terrain & Elevation
Difficulty of Terrain
Elevation
| Peak | 1,855m |
|---|---|
| Vertical Descent | 1,124m |
| Base | 731m |
Trail Information
| Trail | Slope Angle | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Average | ||
| BeginnerA2Suginohara Connection | 15° | 5° | 340m |
| BeginnerD2Park Connection | 15° | 6° | 690m |
| BeginnerD1Panorama Trail Top Section | 16° | 12° | 1,920m |
| BeginnerB2Panorama Trail Lower Section | 14° | 8° | 2,120m |
| BeginnerC1Bunanoki Trail R | 17° | 12° | 860m |
| BeginnerA1Shirakaba Trail | 20° | 11° | 3,250m |
| BeginnerB1Family R Trail | 20° | 7° | 1,000m |
| BeginnerD3Mitahara Connection Beginner Trail | 12° | 6° | 890m |
| IntermediateE1Shakunage Trail | 26° | 12° | 1,750m |
| IntermediateA5Downhill Trail | 30° | 17° | 310m |
| IntermediateA3Giant Trail | 26° | 15° | 590m |
| IntermediateD4Dynamic Trail A | 17° | 13° | 500m |
| IntermediateD5Dynamic Trail B | 25° | 13° | 1,180m |
| IntermediateA4Shinanoki Trail | 23° | 12° | 880m |
| AdvancedE2Super Giant Trail | 38° | 17° | 950m |
| AdvancedE3Super Mogul Trail | 32° | 16° | 1,320m |
| Sugi Terrain Park | 14° | 12° | 900m |
Myoko Suginohara Lifts
| Lift | Capacity | Length | Operation Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suginohara Gondola | 8 | 3,074m | 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. |
| Suginohara Pair Lift No. 1 | 2 | 1,048m | 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
| Suginohara Pair Lift No. 2 | 2 | 856m | Unscheduled closed days |
| Mitahara High-Speed Lift No. 2 | 4 | 1,774m | 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. |
| Mitahara High-Speed Lift No. 3 | 4 | 1,726m | 9:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. |
- *Lift schedule may change without notice due to the weather condition or congestion.
Tickets
Tickets
Seibu Prince Global Rewards members are eligible for discounts on lift tickets!
Click here for more information on Seibu Prince Global Rewards!
| Ticket | Type | Regular | Seibu Prince Global Rewards Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Lift Ticket | Adult | ¥8,000 | ¥7,200 |
| Senior / 13-18 yrs. | ¥7,400 | ¥6,800 | |
| Child Under 12 yrs. | Free | - | |
| 2 Days Lift Ticket | Adult | ¥15,000 | - |
| Senior / 13-18 yrs. | ¥13,800 | - | |
| Child Under 12 yrs. | Free | - | |
| 4 Hours Lift Ticket (4 hours after passing through the first gate) | Adult | ¥7,200 | - |
| Senior / 13-18 yrs. | ¥6,700 | - | |
| Child Under 12 yrs. | Free | - | |
| Season’s Pass | Adult | ¥71,000 | ¥70,000 |
| Senior / 13-18 yrs. | ¥66,000 | ¥65,000 |
- *Free lifts for children 12 yrs. and under
- *Senior: 55 yrs. and older (ID required)
- *Season passes are sold at the ski resort office.
- *You can also choose other types of season tickets.
Lessons and Guides
Lessons
“Prince Snow School Myoko Suginohara” offers a variety of lessons for children and adults, with instruction conducted in Japanese. Ski and snowboard lessons in Chinese are available at the “Prince Snow School”. Ski and snowboard lessons in English are available at Myoko Snow Sports.
Lesson Information
[Prince Snow School Myoko Suginohara] (Lessons in Japanese)
TEL: 070-9235-3696
[Prince Snow School] (Ski lessons in Chinese are available.)
[Myoko Snow Sports] (Lessons in English)
E-mail: reservations@myokosnowsports.com
Rentals
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort offers the latest models of ski and snowboard rental gear at the base station’s center area.
Rentals
| Item | 1 Day | 2 Days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult(over 13 yrs.) | Senior / Child | Adult(over 13 yrs.) | Senior / Child | |
| Ski or Snowboard Gear (Set)* | ¥5,500 | ¥4,000 | ¥9,500 | ¥7,000 |
| Snow Wear (Set)** | ¥4,500 | ¥3,500 | ¥7,500 | ¥6,000 |
- *Standard Skis, Poles and Boots or Snowboard & Boots
- **Jacket & Pants
- ***4 hours rentals and 3 days rentals are also available.
- Note: All information is subject to change
Restaurants * All photos are sample images only.
Restaurants on the ski hill
[Sanroku Restaurant Myoko]
A casual restaurant at the bottom of the ski area offering a menu featuring local products.
[Restaurant Alyeska]
You can choose your favorite dish from the big menu list. Next to the 1st parking lot.
[Diner Misa Myoko Suginohara]
Traditional flavor cultivated over 60 years in business. Enjoy miso ramen from Misa, a Joetsu Myoko specialty.
[SUGINOHARA BASE]
Enjoy authentic coffee at this stylish café.
[Mitahara Shokudo Area]
Many casual restaurants stand together in one area near the gate of the Mitahara 2nd High-speed Lift.
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort Joins Ikon Pass from Winter 2025
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort will be included in Ikon Pass, a global multiresort season pass for the world's top ski resorts operated by Alterra Mountain Company (Head Office: Denver, Colorado, USA) Originating in the United States, the Ikon Pass membership service is a premier global season pass for approximately over 70 world-class ski destinations across North America, Europe and beyond.
Details of Ikon Pass
[About Ikon Pass]
A global season pass for the world's leading ski resorts.
(There are three types of passes with different numbers of days of usage for each facility and different blackout dates.)
Affiliated locations: Over 70 mountain destinations * As of October 22, 2025 Member resort locations: Deer Valley Resort (Utah), Steamboat (Colorado),Mammoth Mountain (California), Niseko United (Japan), Jackson Hole Mountain Resort(Wyoming, USA), Aspen Snowmass (Colorado), and more Details: Ikon Pass (Allows access to all destinations and up to 7 days at each facility.)
Other plans also available: Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass
Advantages: Discounted lift tickets for family and friends, tour benefits, etc.
Ikon Pass Website
[Ikon Pass member resorts list]
- Please see the list below.
Official Website and purchase page
[FAQ Ikon Pass at Myoko Suginohara]
Q. How do I use my Ikon Pass at Myoko Suginohara?
・Simply bring your Ikon Pass to the lift gates. It will be scanned directly for access to skiing and snowboarding.
・If your Ikon Pass has not been delivered before your visit, please go to one of the Myoko Suginohara ticket counters and present your pass details
(digital pass or confirmation with pass number) together with your ID.
・If your Ikon Pass cannot be scanned at the gates, please bring it to a ticket counter where we can issue a local lift pass.
※ The pass holder must come in person.
Q. Do I need to make a reservation online?
・No reservations are required to ski at Myoko Suginohara. Just bring your Ikon Pass and head straight to the gates.
Access
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