Muica Snow Resort is a ski area located to the west of the town area of Muikamachi, in the western region of Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture.
Many of the slopes at Muica Snow Resort are fairly gentle. The top Off-Piste Field area is left ungroomed and called a 'hike up zone' (no lift operates in that area). There is also a 'self-responsibility' course that is outside the management of the ski area. An application is required and an armband worn when using the area.
On weekdays, local schools often hold lessons at Muica Snow Resort.
This ski area has been known by a variety of names, including Minami and more recently Muikamachi Ski Resort. It has been called Muica Snow Resort since 2016.
Minamiuonuma City and neighbouring Yuzawa Town are home to over 20 individual ski areas, including some of the most well-known in Japan. View the full list here. With easy and quick access by train and road and a wide choice in a relatively compact area, this region is one of Japan's most popular ski destinations. The region usually enjoys heavy and consistent snowfall each winter. The region is also known for onsen hot springs and Yuzawa as the inspiration for the famous Nobel prize-winning novel Yukiguni (Snow Country).
The Snow Park Rookie is located by the Falcon course and suitable for beginners. There is also a Smile Cross course area next to the Bluebird Course (by the top of the Number 1 quad lift) and some mogul courses.
The Smile Kids Park area is located by the base of the ski area. Entry is free and the snow escalator costs 1,000 yen for 1 day. There is also a snow tubing course.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Muica Snow Resort.
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Type of ticket | Adults | Child Elementary School age | Older Child High School age | Senior 60 years & over |
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1 Day | 5,200 yen | 2,600 yen | 2,600 yen | 4,000 yen |
4 Hours | 4,200 yen | 2,000 yen | 3,200 yen | 3,200 yen |
1 Lift Coupon | 600 yen | 600 yen | 600 yen | 600 yen |
5 Lift Coupons | 3,000 yen | 3,000 yen | 3,000 yen | 3,000 yen |
Snow Escalator (1 day) | 1,000 yen | 1,000 yen | 1,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
Season Ticket | 38,000 yen | 14,000 yen | 22,000 yen | 32,000 yen |
2024-2025 Season Lift Tickets
There is no charge for children under 6 years of age accompanied by an adult.
The season ticket also includes various benefits and discounts including access to the onsen in the base hotel and discounted group lift tickets.
Cheaper tickets are available online.
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Muica Snow Resort is normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm every day.
There is no night skiing at this area.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Koguriyama 2910-114
Minamiuonuma-shi
Niigata-ken
949-6636