Seki Onsen Ski Resort
Discover the traditional charm of Seki Onsen, featuring excellent powder snow and authentic hot spring culture in a beautiful mountain setting.
Legendary Japanese powder
Diverse slopes & terrain
Perfect for all ages
About the Resort
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.
- It operates just two vintage chairlifts that serve roughly four official runs, delivering 310 m of vertical drop from 900 m to 1,210 m.
- Storms rolling off the Sea of Japan dump an eye-watering 14–16 m of snow each winter (a staggering ~19 m fell in 2021/22), giving Seki legendary powder depth.
- Official trail stats list 20 % beginner, 50 % intermediate and 30 % advanced, but almost the entire mountain is left ungroomed and managed under an open-boundary policy, feeding quick laps through tight trees and sidecountry bowls.
- Public-transit access is simple: Sekiyama Station on the Myōkō Haneuma Line lies 8 km away, with buses or a 10-minute taxi bringing you to the base in about 20 minutes.
- The surrounding Seki Onsen village is dotted with traditional ryokan whose natural hot-spring baths make après-ski soaking effortless.
- Expect a decidedly retro, no-frills vibe—ticket sales from mama-san’s living room and plastic-covered sofas included—which only adds to the resort’s charm.
Why You'll Love Seki Onsen Ski Resort
Deep, Reliable Powder
World-famous "Japow"
Consistent 15 m-plus seasonal snowfall and modest skier traffic mean face-shots are the norm, not the exception
Open-Boundary Freeride Playground
Can enjoy ungroomed powder snow
With no off-piste ban and easy exits, you can roam steep glades and sidecountry gullies without the red-tape found at bigger Japanese resorts.
Authentic, Crowd-Free Atmosphere
Less crowded compare to large ski resorts in Myoko
The tiny lift network and lack of large tour groups keep lines short and slopes quiet, offering a slice of old-school Japan away from international crowds.
Seamless Add-On to a Myoko Trip
Easy Access from Myoko area
Whether you self-drive from Akakura in half an hour or hop a bus/taxi from Sekiyama Station, Seki slots easily into any Joetsu-Myoko powder itinerary.
Plan Your Visit
Operating Season
December 20 - March 31
Weather dependent
Operating Hours
Current Prices
Location
By Car
Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Joshinetsu Expressway→Joetsu-Myoko IC→Seki Onsen (3hr)
Parking
1,800 spaces
By Train
Tokyo Station→Joetsu-Myoko Station(2hr)→Bus(10min)→Seki Onsen
🚌 Getting There
Tokyo Station→Joetsu-Myoko Station(2hr)→Bus(10min)→Seki Onsen
Shuttle runs every 30 minutes during peak season
🎿 Equipment Rental
Full rental sets available on-site. Reserve in advance during peak season.
Ski set: ¥4,200 yen/day • Snowboard set: ¥4,200 yen/day
💳 Payment Methods
Credit cards accepted at ticket counters and restaurants.
Cash preferred at some smaller vendors
🌨️ Best Time to Visit
January to February for the best powder conditions.
Weekdays are less crowded than weekends
Terrain
Course Map
Course Map
TERRAIN INFORMATION
Level Guide
Grooming Status
Facilities
Available
Not Available
Lift Facilities
Gondola
Lifts
TERRAIN INFORMATION
Level Guide
Grooming Status
Facilities
Available
Not Available
Lift Facilities
Gondola
Lifts
Ticket Price
Lift Tickets（1day）
Adult Lift Ticket: 6,200 yen
Junior Lift Ticket: 3,300 yen
Senior Lift Ticket: 5,600 yen
Rentals
Ski Set : 4,200 yen
Snowboard Set : 4,200 yen
Wear : 3,800 yen
Lesson
Ski Set : 3,800 yen
Snowboard Set : 3,800 yen
Wear : 3,400 yen