Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts Guide
"Seki Onsen Resort is the perfect place for back-country skiers...with plenty of options for off-piste skiing, often in neck-deep snow." |
Myoko Seki Onsen Ski Resort
OverVIEW
One review stated Seki Onsen as, "a resort which understands the needs of the powder hounds." Don't go here unless you have a pair of telemark skis, an avalanche beacon, a St. Bernard and a very alert skiing partner! But seriously, the appeal of Seki Onsen Ski Resort (関温泉スキー場), open as late as May, is its soft and pure powder snow. In January 2008 Seki Onsen was Japan's only resort represented in the Travel Channel's "Skiers World" series (Episode Five). Seki Onsen is the home ski area for Masanori Takeuchi - a well-known Japanese snowboarder.
Although small, it's best not to ski off-piste here unless you are really sure what you're doing. Skiers and snowboarders love its 100% natural powder making it a freeriders paradise. Between its topography and ample snowfall, this is arguably the best place in Japan for powder runs. Seki Onsen Resort is perfect for those who desire a genuine backcountry-skiing experience with the best freeriding possibilities in Japan - without the crowds. To top it off the local village is unique, surrounded by traditional streets of days gone by.
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Resort STATS:
Longest Run: 1,500 metres
Half Pipes: Yes
Terrain Parks: Yes
Cross-country available: Unknown
Elevation: 1,200 metres
Vertical Drop: 310 metres
SKI RUNS:
Lifts: 4 Trails: 10 (Beg:20% Int:50% Adv:30%)
Lift Tickets 2009/10:* |
Average Snow Depth |
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| One Day Ticket: | ¥3,500 | Dec | 150 cm |
| Half Day Ticket: | ¥2,800 | Jan | 300 cm |
| Night Ticket# | ¥2,000 | Feb | 350 cm |
| # irregular openings only this year | Mar | 300 cm | |
| Season Pass | ¥50,000 | Apr | 250 cm |
| May | 100 cm | ||
| Resort Course Maps Here (Japanese) | |||
Seki Onsen Resort Contact:
Phone: 0255-82-2316 | Website (Japanese)
ACCESS:
Nearest station: Sekiyama
Twenty minutes by taxi from Sekiyama Station on the JR Shinetsu Honsen line.
Shuttle: There will be a daily shuttle between Akakura Onsen and Seki Onsen for 2009/10. The bus will leave the Akakura Bus Terminal at precisely 8.30am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - so don't be late! The shuttle returns from the Seki Onsen Ski Area parking lot at 4pm. The service will operate daily during the season and the cost will be 1,000 yen each way.
Access Map
Seki ONSEN Live Web Cam
Seki Onsen Ski Video
Places to stay near Seki Onsen Ski Resort:
Click here for a hotel map and more places to stay near Seki Onsen Ski Resort |
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National Park Resort Village (a.k.a. Qkamura / Kyukamura) This government organisation is nationwide and has affordable accommodation located in the Seki Onsen National Park. Click here for a Kyukamura map |
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Uguisu no Hatsune Ryokan This traditional style inn is located in the popular Seki Onsen Ski Area of Myoko. This ryokan provides Japanese-inspired guest rooms and an open-air onsen with natural red hot spring water. A ski-drying room and internet connection are available. Long-term guests are welcome and all major credit cards are accepted. Map to Uguisu no Hatsune Ryokan Read or leave a review of Uguisu no Hatsune Ryokan here |
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Seki Onsen Photo Gallery
Plus check out this Seki Onsen photo journal - some back country shots in and around Seki Onsen with another smaller photo gallery here.
* Lift prices may be subject to change. Senior, family and/or coupon discounts may be available.
