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Ishiuchi Maruyama closed for the season on 5 April
Ishiuchi Maruyama ended its 2025-2026 season on 5 April 2026, after holding its winter fireworks festival in early March.
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Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort in Yuzawa offers 23 runs with 14 lifts. Typical season: mid December – early April. Updated by Tak.
Yuzawa's most modern resort — wide groomers, night skiing, and The Veranda summit deck. Three base zones, minutes from Echigo-Yuzawa Station.
Next season typically opens in mid December. Check back closer to opening.
RESORT STATISTICS
Season data shown below. Live conditions available when resort opens.
23
Courses
All levels
14
Lifts
1 gondola
December 20, 2025 – April 6, 2026
Season
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My Recommendation
Ishiuchi has one of the strongest terrain parks in Yuzawa, including Monster Pipe — a halfpipe that's now rare in Japan, typically open from February. The first lift from the base is heated, which I haven't seen elsewhere in Japan. Short lift transfers reach the top, which works well for focusing on one zone like the park. The relatively low elevation can soften the snow on warm afternoons.
About the Resort
A long-running Yuzawa classic with three base zones and fast lift access, Ishiuchi Maruyama blends broad groomers, night skiing, and a modern summit experience—The Veranda at Ishiuchi—with sweeping views over the Uonuma plain. It’s minutes from Echigo-Yuzawa and links easily with nearby resorts for longer trips.
Location
By Car
Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Yuzawa IC→Ishiuchi Maruyama (2hr30min)
Parking
2,000 spaces
By Train
Tokyo Station → Echigo-Yuzawa Station (~1h15–1h20, Joetsu Shinkansen) → bus/taxi (~15–20 min) → Ishiuchi Maruyama.
About Tak
Tak — Founder & Editor / Every resort personally visited / How we select →
I'm a Tokyo-based snowboarder and father of two with more than 20 years on Japan's slopes. Every resort recommendation on this site comes from a personal visit, with the single exception of Maiko (clearly flagged on its page).
