Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts Guide
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
"...the single best day's skiing of my life"
- The Sydney Daily Telegraph
OverVIEW
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort (妙高杉ノ原スキー場) rates highly amongst the legions of ski slopes in Japan with beautiful views of the lakes on the plain below. The area is recommended for those who like long cruisy trails because it possesses the longest ski run in Japan at around a massive 8,500 metres. This usually quiet resort is easily accessed from Tokyo and boasts many varied slopes, great snow, short ski lift lines, the occasional night skiing (nighta) and a halfpipe for snowboarders. Covering 1124 metres in vertical drop Myoko Suginohara boasts a diverse range of ski trails with plenty of easy, mid-level runs as well as long downhill trails suitable for beginners. Its ski lifts transport riders up to 3 km in one stretch, and it has three connecting lines of quad lifts that can carry skiers to the peak. There are 15 ski lifts in total, with a capacity to lift 16,000 people per hour. The upper reaches of the ski slope have premium snow quality and a magnificent view. Snow compactors are not used on all areas, making it not difficult to get amongst some excellent powder. A fireworks festival takes place on 16th January.
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Resort STATS:
Skiable Area: 90 HA
Longest Run: 8500 metres
Half Pipes:Yes
Cross-country available: Unknown
Elevation: 1,855 metres
Vertical Drop: 1,124 metres
Terrain Park ('Big Up Park'): SBX Course - table top, kicker, spine, quarter pipe, hip, box, rail, wave and bank
SKI RUNS:
Lifts: 8
Trails: 10 (Beg:40% Int:45% Adv:15%)
Lift Tickets 2009/10:* |
Adult / Child | Average Snow Depth |
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| One Day Ticket: | ¥4,000 / ¥3,000 | Dec | 66 cm |
| Two Day Ticket: | ¥7,500 / ¥5,500 | Jan | 172 cm |
| Season Ticket: | ¥40,000 / ¥32,000 | Feb | 233 cm |
| Half Day Ticket: | ¥3,000 / ¥2,500 | Mar | 223 cm |
| Night Ticket | ¥1,500 / ¥1,000 | Apr | 195 cm |
| New for 2009/10 - Elementary and pre-school children ski free! Plus, for early season skiing you can get a discount off by showing your lift ticket from last season. | |||
| Resort Course Maps Here (English) (Japanese) (.pdf) | |||
| Download discount ski lift coupons for Myoko Suginohara here | |||
| One skiers personal Suginohara map and description here | |||
Myoko Suginohara Resort Contact:
Phone: 0255 86-6211 | Website (Japanese)
Events:
The Myoko Suginohara Snow Festival will be in December 2009 (TBA) and a fireworks competition is scheduled for January 2010 (TBA)
ACCESS:
Nearest station: Myoko Kogen
Suginohara Access Map (Japanese) or Village Map (Japanese)
Tokyo Ski Buses to Myoko Suginohara
Between December and April Travex runs a ski bus service direct from Tokyo Station or Ikebukero to the following ski resort areas - Myoko Suginohara, Ikenotaira and Akakura.
Ski Bus Club also runs both night and day bus services between Tokyo Station, Shinjuku and Ikebukero to Myoko Kogen, Myoko Suginohara, Ikenotaira and Akakura Onsen.
The cost for both services is 4,000 yen one way or 7,500 yen return.
Myoko Suginohara Daily Web Cam Photo
Myoko Suginohara Ski Video
Click here for more places to stay near Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort or check the map below: |
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Soratobu Usagi Myoko is very popular, offers comfortable and affordable accommodation and even got a mention in Qantas Travel Insider. The location is fantastic, right in the middle of the Myoko Suginohara ski area trails, with one of the chairlifts going almost past the window. There's a restaurant, ski rental, common bath and internet access. They also have some self-contained accommodation which was very neat and cosy and would be ideal for a family or small group of friends. However you need to bring your food/utensils up as there is no shop within walkable distance. Map to Soratobu Usagi Myoko, Suginosawa |
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Shikinoyado Arufain Shuunso Alpha-Inn Shikinoyado Arufain Shuunso Alpha-Inn is very centrally located within a short walking distance to the Suginohara ski lifts. Early check-in is available before heading out to ski. Map to Shikinoyado Arufain Shuunso Read Reviews of Alpha-Inn Shuunso |
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Lodge Beetle Lodge Beetle is located 1,000 metres high up on the mountain within Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort. Because it is so high up the mountain and inaccessible by usual transportation, the owners will pick guests up by snowcat free of charge. At Lodge Beetle you can not only enjoy the location and view but also the delightful meals on offer. Vegetarian menus available on request. Map to Lodge Beetle |
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Pension Puruku Pension Puruku is a ski in, ski out pension with a fantastic location right on the slopes of the Suginohara Ski Resort. This cosy pension has a fire place in the lobby and floor heating, as well as DVD/CD players, internet access and snow gear rental. Stay more than 7 nights and get one night free. Read or submit reviews of Pension Puruku |
Suginosawa Village Tourist and Accommodation MapClick on the links for further details, prices and availabilityView a larger Suginohara Ski Area Hotel and Accommodation Map with hotel key |
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Myoko Suginohara Photo Gallery - Click here
* Lift prices may be subject to change. Senior, family and/or coupon discounts may be available.
