Seki Onsen Ski Resort in Myoko offers 4 runs with 2 lifts. Season: December 23, 2025 – May 5, 2026. Updated by Tak.
Two lifts, 14m of snow, and zero pretense. A family-run powder stash with a hot-spring village at the base. Advanced riders only.
This resort typically opens in December 23, 2025. Check back for season updates.
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My Recommendation
Seki Onsen is for advanced riders only — almost the entire mountain is ungroomed, and when the powder is fresh it's some of the best skiing in Japan. But this is not a family resort. Two lifts, no frills, and the kind of place where you buy your ticket from the owner's living room.

Seki Onsen Ski Resort is a boutique, family-run hill in the historic Seki Onsen hot-spring village of Myoko, Niigata Prefecture—about a 30-minute drive northwest of Akakura and 12 km from Myokokogen town.

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).
Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Joshinetsu Expressway→Myoko Kogen IC→Route18→Seki Onsen Ski Resort (3hr30min)
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Tokyo Station → Joetsu-Myoko Station (~1h50, Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Myoko Haneuma Line to Sekiyama Station (~20–30 min) → bus/taxi (~10–15 min) → Seki Onsen


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December 20 - March 31
Weather dependent
Ski Lesson : from 3,200 yen
Snowboard Lesson : from 3,200 yen
14m+ annual snow, left raw and ungroomed on nearly every run
Seki Onsen gets a staggering 14m+ of snow per season and leaves nearly all of it ungroomed. When the powder is fresh, this is one of the best experiences in Japan — tight trees, open faces, and virtually no crowds. Two vintage chairlifts keep things simple: ride up, find your line, repeat. There's no terrain park, no halfpipe, and no beginner area to speak of.
Lift tickets from the owner, plastic-covered sofas, homestyle food
This is a family-run operation with a retro charm that's hard to find anywhere else in Japan. Expect to buy your lift ticket from the owner, warm up on plastic-covered sofas, and eat homestyle Japanese food at the base. If you want polished resort amenities, this isn't the place. If you want character and authenticity, you'll love it.
Steep, ungroomed terrain as the default — intermediate+ only
With almost no groomed terrain and steep, ungroomed runs as the default, Seki Onsen is genuinely difficult for anyone below intermediate level. Don't bring young kids here expecting a mellow day. Instead, pair it with a stay at nearby Akakura or Madarao and make Seki a day trip when conditions are right.
Tokyo Station → Joetsu-Myoko Station (~1h50, Hokuriku Shinkansen) → Myoko Haneuma Line to Sekiyama Station (~20–30 min) → bus/taxi (~10–15 min) → Seki Onsen
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
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Everything you need to know about Seki Onsen Ski Resort
A small, rustic powder haven known for deep snow, limited grooming, and steeper lines when conditions allow.
Tokyo → Joetsu-Myoko (Shinkansen) → taxi/bus to Seki Onsen. Roads can be snowy—check conditions.
January–February for storm cycles; operations may vary with weather—verify before travel.
Limited formal instruction; arrange private guides or nearby-area lessons if needed.
Basic facilities; fewer lifts but excellent powder character on the right day.
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