- Vertical drop
- 3,638 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 520 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 826 in
- Lifts
- 5
THE FOOD SCENE
Hotel dining at Arai has several distinct choices. Asahi in Lodge 2F offers seasonal Japanese meals, while BECO in CLUB 1F focuses on charcoal-grilled steak. On the mountain, SKY RESTAURANT ZEN at Zendana Station is the food-court stop with Kubiki Plain views. Reserve hotel dinners and check seasonal service before setting your plans.
For a local meal beyond the resort, Shikisaikan Hidanan at Michi-no-Eki Arai serves soba with vegetable tempura, plus other Japanese dishes. This is a roadside-station outing, so plan transport from the resort.
Niigata’s rice, seafood and sake remain part of the region’s food character. A mix of a hotel dinner, a mountain lunch and a local noodle stop gives a longer stay variety without making every meal an occasion.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Cafe & Bar Ruri in the hotel’s Lodge building offers a straightforward place for a drink and conversation after skiing. A reserved dinner at Asahi or BECO can be the centre of a quieter evening.
For an evening outside the resort, choose the restaurant and return transport together. Check individual venue programs rather than expecting a fixed nightly party scene.
DINING PICKS
5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Arai
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
SKY RESTAURANT ZEN
Zendana Station 1F, Arai Mountain Resort
An on-mountain food court with broad views across the Kubiki Plain.
Why We Like It
A useful meal break between runs, with a view worth pausing for. Buy a meal ticket at the machine before ordering.
Earlier guide details
Earlier hours reference: Seasonal mountain dining; check the operator’s service arrangements for your ski day.. Use the operator’s current schedule for your visit.
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Base Area
3 picks
Japanese Restaurant Asahi
LOTTE ARAI RESORT, Lodge Building 2F
A spacious Japanese dining room with warm wood furnishings, offering dinner courses built around local rice, seafood and seasonal ingredients.
Why We Like It
Choose Asahi for a relaxed Japanese dinner that connects the hotel stay with the flavours of the surrounding region.
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Steakhouse BECO
LOTTE ARAI RESORT, CLUB Building 1F
A steak-focused restaurant in the hotel’s CLUB Wing, pairing charcoal-grilled meat with a refined dining-room setting.
Why We Like It
Choose this for a longer sit-down steak dinner after skiing, with charcoal flavour and a relaxed hotel setting.
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Cafe & Bar Ruri
LOTTE ARAI RESORT, Lodge Building 1F
A hotel cafe and bar with counter and sofa seating on the first floor of the Lodge building.
Why We Like It
A convenient place to settle in for a drink and conversation after the ski day.
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In Town
1 pick
Shikisaikan Hidanan
Michi-no-Eki Arai,58-1 Inoyama, Myoko
A local restaurant at Arai roadside station, serving soba with local-vegetable tempura alongside rice bowls and seasonal udon.
Why We Like It
A practical stop for a regional noodle meal during a trip beyond the resort; the produce market adds a reason to linger.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.