Lotte Arai Resort opened for 2025-2026 on 13 December
Lotte Arai Resort opened on 13 December 2025 and planned a long season until about 10 May 2026. The Myoko resort gets heavy snow and has wide ungroomed powder zones.
Arai Mountain Resort (Lotte Arai Resort) in Myoko offers 12 runs with 6 lifts. 2026–27 season: usually opens mid December. Updated by Tak.
The Pinnacle of Luxury & Deep Powder in Honshu. Experience the most comfortable ski trip of your life.
Next season typically opens in mid December. Check back closer to opening.
RESORT STATISTICS
Season data shown below. Live conditions available when resort opens.
Courses
All levels
Lifts
1 gondola
Season
usually opens mid December
Reserve your ski experience

Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Joshinetsu Expressway→Myoko Kogen IC→Route18→Lotte Arai Resort (3hr30min)
1,500 spaces
Tokyo Station → Joetsu-Myoko Station (~1h50, Hokuriku Shinkansen) → hotel shuttle (reservation; guests only) (~20–30 min) → Arai Resort


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Weather dependent
2025–26 season prices, for reference
Ski Lesson : from 6,000 yen
Snowboard Lesson : from 6,000 yen

Tak — Founder & Editor.
I'm a Tokyo-based snowboarder and father of two, with over 20 years on Japan's slopes. Resorts I have personally visited are marked "Visited" and include my first-hand notes. The other resorts are summarized from public ski-area data and local reviews. I add my own notes over time. How we select →
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All skill levels welcome
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Convenient transportation
Tokyo Station → Joetsu-Myoko Station (~1h50, Hokuriku Shinkansen) → hotel shuttle (reservation; guests only) (~20–30 min) → Arai Resort
Shuttle runs every 30 minutes during peak season
Full rental sets available on-site. Reserve in advance during peak season.
Ski set: 5,500 yen/day • Snowboard set: 5,500 yen/day
Credit cards accepted at ticket counters and restaurants.
Cash preferred at some smaller vendors
January to February for the best powder conditions.
Weekdays are less crowded than weekends
Season has ended. Live snow and weather info will return in December.
Lotte Arai Resort opened on 13 December 2025 and planned a long season until about 10 May 2026. The Myoko resort gets heavy snow and has wide ungroomed powder zones.
Lotte Arai Resort opened sales for 2025-2026 early-bird season passes and lift tickets in June 2025, at lower prices than during the winter.
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See #japowguides on InstagramEverything you need to know about Arai Mountain Resort (Lotte Arai Resort)
High-snowfall resort with controlled freeride zones, luxury hotel, and excellent lift-served powder on storm cycles.
Tokyo → Hokuriku Shinkansen to Joetsu-Myoko → shuttle/taxi to the resort.
January–February for deep powder; March offers more stable weather with great groomers.
English lessons and guiding are available; reserve early in peak weeks.
On-site luxury lodging, rentals, restaurants, spa, and lockers—full-service destination.
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Contact usKnown as a "powder paradise" with an overwhelming annual snowfall of 15 meters. It is listed as one of the resorts for Japan's "best powder"
Offers a variety of courses utilizing its impressive 951 meters of vertical descent, with 35% of the courses being for advanced skiers, accommodating all skill levels
Since Ski resort is directly connected to Resort Hotel, it is very covenitinet for family with small kids.
It only takes 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train).
Arai Mountain Resort (formerly know as Lotte Arai Resort) is located on the northern outskirts of the Myoko ski area.
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