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MYOKO SUGINOHARA

📍Myoko, Niigata, Japan

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Vertical drop
3,688 ft
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Skiable terrain
222 acres
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Avg snowfall
551 in*
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Lifts
8

Myoko Snowsports Suginohara

Centre Area by parking lot 1, Suginohara

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate Lessons

Book an English-language private ski or snowboard lesson at Suginohara. Meet your instructor at the blue private-lesson flag on the snow in the Centre Area beside parking lot 1.

Why we like it

If you need equipment before the lesson, Suginohara has resort rentals. Myoko Snowsports’ own rental shop is in Akakura, so choose your pickup before setting out.

Best for:

Private instruction in EnglishLessons at Suginohara
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Joey’s Myoko

Akakura Onsen, Myoko

RentalsBoot Fitting

Joey’s rents ski and snowboard equipment in Akakura, with advance booking, pickup, staff-assisted gear selection, and custom boot-fitting services.

Why we like it

Visitors can reserve ahead but still choose equipment with staff help at pickup, rather than accepting a preassigned setup.

Best for:

Akakura pickupStaff-assisted gear choiceCustom boot fitting
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, boot fitting.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Myoko, Suginohara

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically late December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/myoko/winter/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
222
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Lifts
8
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Runs
16
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3688
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
2398
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
6086
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Longest run (mi)
5.28
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Installed mountain totals (eight lifts and 16 courses) come from the operator fact sheet; the live lift table can show fewer lifts scheduled to operate. Metric figures are converted to 222 acres, 3,688 feet of vertical, 2,398/6,086 feet of elevation, and 5.28 miles for the 8.5-kilometer route.

Prince Snow Resorts Myoko course guide ↗The operator separates the linked long descent from 950 m Super Giant and labels both Panorama sections beginner and Giant intermediate. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Prince Myoko resort area guide ↗Suginosawa is at the ski area; Akakura is a separate accommodation and dining area. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Prince Snow resort access guide ↗Jōetsumyōkō is a Shinkansen gateway for the Myoko ski area. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Myoko Guiding Co. — Lodge Sunshine ↗Suginosawa slope-access lodge with Japanese and Western-style rooms, shared bathroom facilities and breakfast. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Akakura Kanko Hotel ↗Established mountain resort hotel at Akakura Onsen. Natural source-fed hot springs, French dining, Japanese and Western buffet options, plus rooms with open-air baths. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Oyado Furuya ↗Traditional inn at 549-6 Akakura in Akakura Onsen, with communal indoor and outdoor hot spring baths. The local tourism association describes seasonal local cooking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ikenotaira Onsen tourism — Hotel Alpenblick ↗Ikenotaira’s tourism association lists Hotel Alpenblick as a local resort hotel with dark hot-spring water, house beer and access to the Ikenotaira slopes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Funky Monkey Lodge, Myoko ↗Akakura St. Moritz Village guesthouse in Futamata, with a guest kitchen and shared lounge and dining area. The station pickup is arranged in advance for qualifying bookings. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Myoko Snowsports Suginohara ↗The Suginohara branch offers English-language private ski and snowboard tuition. The resort has its own rental operation. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Private lessons at Suginohara ↗Meet at the blue private-lesson flag in the Centre Area by parking lot 1. Instruction is tailored to ability and guests can book on their own or with a small party of compatible ability. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Suginohara and Akakura rental options ↗At Suginohara the school directs rental customers to the resort. The school’s own ski and snowboard rental shop is in Akakura, a separate drive. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Prince Snow Resorts | Myoko dining ↗The operator associates kanzuri carbonara with Restaurant Alyeska. Kanzuri is a local fermented chili condiment. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Myoko Tourism | Pontaro ↗Izakaya below the Akakura Kanko ski area at 218-2 Tagiri, serving small dishes, yakitori, beer, shochu and regional sake. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Myoko Tourism | Zen Restaurant & Bar ↗Zen at Hotel Silverhorn is a winter restaurant with Japanese-influenced international cooking, local beer, cocktails and wine. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Myoko Tourism | Arakin Ramen ↗The ramen restaurant opposite Landmark Myokokogen in Ikenotaira serves local beer and sake in the evening. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Red Fox Lodge | The Den ↗The lodge at 1922 Suginosawa, at the Suginohara base, offers The Den Bar & Restaurant for coffee, burgers and drinks. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Myoko Suginohara — official mountain guide ↗

    The operator lists a 1,855-meter peak, 731-meter base, and 1,124-meter vertical.

  • Prince Hotels Myoko Suginohara 2025–26 release ↗

    The operator publishes a 90-hectare ski area, 16 courses, eight installed lifts, an 8.5-kilometer longest route, a 1,855-meter high point, and 1,124-meter vertical.

  • Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗

    Publishes a tentative opening target, subject to weather and terrain availability. Use the operator’s schedule for a specific visit.

  • Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort — Official Winter Homepage ↗

    Myoko Suginohara publishes its complete 2026–27 operating period on the resort homepage.

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