MYOKO SUGINOHARA

📍Myoko, Niigata, Japan

❄️ Powder Haven ⬛ Steep & Deep 🧗 Backcountry Access 7 Days on Ikon

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

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

NRT

Narita International

About 3.5–4.5 hours

drive time

✈️

NGO

Chubu Centrair International

About 3–4 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

The Hokuriku Shinkansen reaches Jōetsumyōkō. Arrange the onward connection to the Myoko area and the final pickup for your particular lodge. Suginosawa is at the ski area, while Akakura and Ikenotaira require separate transport. If hiring a car, confirm its winter equipment before collecting it.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Lodge Sunshine

lodge · At the base of Suginohara · direct slope access

It puts breakfast and the ski day in one place. Check bedding and the shared-bath arrangement when choosing a room.

Suginohara ski daysRyokan-style lodging

Sources & planning details

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Nearby stay

Funky Monkey Lodge, Myoko

hostel · Futamata, Akakura St. Moritz Village · transfer to Suginohara

The kitchen and shared spaces suit independent travelers. Arrange a separate ride to Suginohara before counting on this Akakura-area base.

Independent travelersShared-kitchen stays

🍳Shared guest kitchen

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Shared guest kitchen.

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Akakura Kanko Hotel

hotel · At Akakura Kanko ski area · separate transfer to Suginohara

Stay here for Akakura skiing and a hot-spring evening. Arrange transport separately for each day you plan to ski Suginohara.

Hot springsCombining Myoko ski areas

♨️Natural hot-spring baths

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about spa treatments, Ask about routes and reservations, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Natural hot-spring baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about spa treatments, Ask about routes and reservations, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Oyado Furuya

inn · Akakura Onsen · road transfer to Suginohara

Choose the room and meal plan together, and ask specifically for an in-room bath if privacy matters. Plan the trip from Akakura to Suginohara before booking.

Ryokan staysLocal cookingHot springs

♨️Natural hot-spring baths

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about treatments, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Natural hot-spring baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about treatments, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Hotel Alpenblick

hotel · Ikenotaira Onsen · separate transfer to Suginohara

It is a useful base for a trip that includes Ikenotaira. Check transport to Suginohara and choose a meal plan that fits your ski days.

Ikenotaira skiingHot springs

♨️Onsen baths

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, Onsen baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Myoko Suginohara, compare a booked room or rental around Myoko with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

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Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets are generally not permitted in Japanese ski resort facilities. Japan has strict quarantine requirements for bringing pets into the country—a minimum 180-day process involving rabies vaccinations and documentation.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

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 setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

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.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

NRT

Narita International

About 3.5–4.5 hours

drive time

✈️

NGO

Chubu Centrair International

About 3–4 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Lodge Sunshine

lodge · At the base of Suginohara · direct slope access

It puts breakfast and the ski day in one place. Check bedding and the shared-bath arrangement when choosing a room.

Suginohara ski daysRyokan-style lodging

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Funky Monkey Lodge, Myoko

hostel · Futamata, Akakura St. Moritz Village · transfer to Suginohara

The kitchen and shared spaces suit independent travelers. Arrange a separate ride to Suginohara before counting on this Akakura-area base.

Independent travelersShared-kitchen stays

🍳Shared guest kitchen

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Shared guest kitchen.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Akakura Kanko Hotel

hotel · At Akakura Kanko ski area · separate transfer to Suginohara

Stay here for Akakura skiing and a hot-spring evening. Arrange transport separately for each day you plan to ski Suginohara.

Hot springsCombining Myoko ski areas

♨️Natural hot-spring baths

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about spa treatments, Ask about routes and reservations, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Natural hot-spring baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about spa treatments, Ask about routes and reservations, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Oyado Furuya

inn · Akakura Onsen · road transfer to Suginohara

Choose the room and meal plan together, and ask specifically for an in-room bath if privacy matters. Plan the trip from Akakura to Suginohara before booking.

Ryokan staysLocal cookingHot springs

♨️Natural hot-spring baths

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about treatments, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Natural hot-spring baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about treatments, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Hotel Alpenblick

hotel · Ikenotaira Onsen · separate transfer to Suginohara

It is a useful base for a trip that includes Ikenotaira. Check transport to Suginohara and choose a meal plan that fits your ski days.

Ikenotaira skiingHot springs

♨️Onsen baths

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, Onsen baths.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →