Lotte Arai Resort

Experience the luxury and adventure of Lotte Arai Ski Resort, featuring world-class facilities and exceptional powder snow in Niigata prefecture.
Powder
10.0
Terrain
9.0
Family
6.0
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About the Resort

Lotte Arai Resort is located on the northern outskirts of the Myoko ski area1.

  • It is accessible in approximately 2 hours from Tokyo via Shinkansen1.
  • The resort averages a massive 15 meters of snowfall annually1, offering diverse terrain with an impressive 951 meters of vertical descent1.
  • The resort has 5 lifts1.
  • The ski terrain breakdown is 25% for beginners, 45% for intermediate, and 35% for advanced skiers1.
Official Site

Key Stats

Snow Depth
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Courses
12
Longest Run
4,900m
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Why You'll Love This Ski Resort
  • Exceptional Powder Snow: Known as a "powder paradise"2 with an overwhelming annual snowfall of 15 meters1. It is listed as one of the resorts for Japan's "best powder"3.
  • Diverse Terrain: Offers a variety of courses utilizing its impressive 951 meters of vertical descent1, with 35% of the courses being for advanced skiers1, accommodating all skill levels.
  • Excellent Tree Skiing: Cited as one of the best resorts for "in-resort tree skiing"3.
  • Modern Japanese Experience & Luxury: Described as a "powder paradise with a hint of luxury and a bit of adventure"2 and is recommended for a "modern Japanese experience"4.
  • Good Accessibility from Tokyo: Its accessibility, being approximately 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen1, is also a significant appeal.
Terrain

Level Guide

Beginner
30%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%

Terrain Information2

Snowboard Park

Back Country : Yes

Ticket Price

Lift Tickets（1day）

Adult Lift Ticket: 8,500 yen

Junior Lift Ticket: 4,500 yen

Senior Lift Ticket: 7,800 yen

Rentals

Ski Set : 5,500 yen

Snowboard Set : 5,500 yen

Wear : 5,000 yen

Lesson

Ski Set : 5,000 yen

Snowboard Set : 5,000 yen

Wear : 4,500 yen

Access Information

Location

By Car

Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Joshinetsu Expressway→Lotte Arai (3hr)

Parking

2,500 spaces

By Train

Tokyo Station→Joetsu-Myoko Station(2hr)→Bus(40min)→Lotte Arai

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