Ski Myoko Kogen, Japan
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Myoko, Japan - in the world's best ski resorts! - The Telegraph (U.K.)
Myoko Kogen - One of Japan's best ski resorts! - The Australian
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Welcome to "Myoko Kogen: Ski the Heart of Japan" - the ultimate Myoko Kogen ski resort guide. We unabashedly can claim that STHOJ is the most comprehensive and popular Myoko Kogen ski resort site on the web. Updates are regular so keep looking us up as we gear up for the 2010/11 Japan ski and snowboard season. Visitors will see even more features before next season, as well as a number of new hotels - both in the local resort areas and city stopovers. You can also read and contribute tips, hints and questions via our Myoko Kogen, Japan ski forum. |
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Myoko Kogen Overview
Winter skiing and snowboarding options in Myoko Kogen's powder snow and the surrounding regions are almost endless. If you are looking for nightclubs and parties Myoko will not be your scene. Instead, it's all about the riding here in Myoko. The area offers some of the most outstanding skiing in all of Asia with an average base of four metres and snow walls sometimes building up to more more than three metres high at the height of the season - yet just a train ride from Tokyo. After a day getting in amongst the white stuff (see the Myoko Kogen video below, the new Myoko ski video here or the promotional video here) there are a few traditional bars and restaurants to relax with friends and meet locals, plus don't forget an obligatory dip in the onsen hot springs.
Myoko Kogen Ski and Snow Information
The mountains in and around Myoko receive some amazing snowfalls in winter (up to 14 metres on average) as moisture is swept in from the Sea of Japan and cooled by the surrounding peaks. The Myoko Kogen Ski Area is made up of nine main mountain resorts: Myoko Akakura Onsen, Ikenotaira Onsen, Myoko Suginohara, Seki Onsen, Shin-Akakura (a.k.a. Akakura Kanko or Akakan), Myoko Ski Park, APA Resort Myoko Pine Valley, Madarao Kogen and Tangram Ski Circus, all with their own special distinctive features. There are a number of other nearby resorts such as Kurohime Kogen Snow Park, Togakushi Snow World and Iizuna Kogen Ski Resort - so one is never really short of choice!
Myoko Suginohara boasts the longest ski run in Japan (roughly 8.5 km) and Akakura Onsen Ski Resort possesses the steepest ski run in central Japan (38°) - rather nefariously refered to as "The Wall”. With great quality powder snow, some high level moguls, plus refreshing long runs, the area has something for all skiers. The kids are not forgotten at Myoko Kogen either - check out some of the Myoko kids ski school and childcare options here.
There are nearly 25 ski areas in Myoko Kogen and the surrounding regions. You will find here a clickable map of all the major Myoko Kogen ski areas as well as surrounding resorts. There are also text links below. You can discuss any of these and more in the local Myoko Kogen Ski and Snowboard Community forum.
Myoko Kogen is truly the place to ski 'The Heart of Japan'.
History of the Myoko Kogen Ski Area
The Myoko ski fields, one of the largest ski areas in Japan, were first used in 1911 and Akakura was established in the 1930's as Japan's first international mountain resort. This makes it one of the oldest established ski areas in the world and is a traditional mountain retreat of Japan's imperial family. As just one testimony to the history of skiing in the area visitors will find a ski jinja (skiing shrine), which is dedicated to the protection of skiers in Myoko. With this rich history, you have the ideal holiday place to enjoy a total Japan ski resort experience.
Myoko Kogen Ski Videos
See the new Myoko Kogen ski video here. Courtesy of the Myoko Kogen Tourist Office
More Myoko Kogen ski videos here...
Ski Lift Passes and Discount Ticket Coupons
For ski lift ticket information and discount lift passes for 2010/11 ski season you can check out our Myoko Lift Passes and Discount Coupons page. Alternatively you can try the official resort sites such as Ikenotaira, Akakan Ski Resort, Kurohime Kogen and Madarao Kogen. Other official sites can be found via the resort links in the right hand column above. Most resorts should have their lift prices published by December 1st, 2010.
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Learn Japanese on your iPod or add a phrasebookBack-Country, Cross-country and Nordic Skiing
For those wanting to get off the piste and into some unexplored country, as well as where to find a back country ski school or instruction, check out the variety of cross-country, back-country, nordic and telemark and on our dedicated Myoko Back Country Ski page. Opportunities for snowshoe tours and races can be found on our Myoko Snowshoe page. For back country tours you can get 500 yen discount with MBSS - quote the code 'STHOJ'
Breaking News!
Freebies galore!
Share your 2010/11 Myoko Kogen Ski Trip memories with others. In conjunction with the gallery page below you can make your own 2011/12 Myoko Ski Trip journal here. The best entries win great prizes. Videos can also be posted - see an example Myoko ski video here
We have a new gallery page where you can view lots of great local pics by Matt Hull of Myoko Snowsports. You can also sign up for free and upload your own local Myoko ski trip photo galleries too.
Get your free gift of Kanzuri spice when you visit Myoko Kogen. Download the form.
Other news!
Want to know where to eat or drink in Myoko Kogen? Check out our new Myoko bars, restaurants and cafes page.
Also check out our new Myoko ski rentals, ski school and child care page as well as our new Myoko Reviews page where you have an opportunity to win great prizes!
Myoko Suginohara has officially announced that they will open again for the 2010/11 Japan ski season!
Daily Myoko Kogen snow reports and photos are provided courtesy of Myoko Snowsports in Akakura Champion. Also head over and bookmark our Myoko Resort Snow Forecast and Weather page now.
For 2010/11 MBSS is offering 500 yen discount for their back country tours to Ski the Heart of Japan members - quote the code 'STHOJ' when booking.
Stayed tuned for more 2010/11 Myoko Japan Ski Season updates or check in regularly at our Myoko ski and travel forum!
Myoko Ski Area Location Map (click here for the Full Interactive Ski Map)
Myoko Ski Resort Areas Map - (click here for Interactive Ski Map)
Akakura Onsen is a member of the Classic Mt. 6 Group. Other members include Nozawa Onsen, Zao Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Kusatsu and Hakuba Happo One.
