Muica Snow Resort

ムイカ スノーリゾート
Muica Snow Resort map

Minamiuonuma City, Niigata

新潟県南魚沼市

Planned ski season (subject to change) [?]
Friday 20th December 2024 until Monday 31st March 2025

Previous ski seasons (actual dates) [?]
2023-2024: 23rd December 2023 - 24th March 2024
2022-2023: 24th December 2022 - 29th March 2023
2021-2022: 24th December 2021 - 27th March 2022

Introduction

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 Mountain

Max Elevation

748m

Top elevation

Vertical Difference

400m

Vertical

Min Elevation

348m

Base elevation

Total Ski Courses

12

Number of courses

Longest Course

2600m

Longest course

Steepest Slope

33°

Steepest course

25%

Beginner

40%

Intermediate

35%

Advanced

4

Total ski lifts

ropeways 0

0

Ropeways

gondolas 0

0

Gondolas

quad lifts

1

Quad lift

triple lifts 0

0

Triple lifts

pair lifts

3

Pair lifts

single lifts 0

0

Single lifts

other lifts 0

0

Other lifts

Skiers

40%

Snowboarders

60%

Skiing and snowboarding are both allowed at Muica Snow Resort
Muica Snow Resort course map small
The above image has been created by SnowJapan to show the position of ski lifts at Muica Snow Resort.

Muica Snow Resort facilities

park facilities

Park, off-piste & other activities

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.

children facilities

Families & children

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.

Lessons

Lessons

Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Muica Snow Resort.

Rental

Rental & other facilities

Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.

Muica Snow Resort lift tickets

Train
Type of ticketAdultsChild
Elementary School age
Older Child
High School age
Senior
60 years & over
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.

Muica Snow Resort opening information

Opening time

Typical season

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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.

Muica Snow Resort address & further information

address

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Koguriyama 2910-114
Minamiuonuma-shi
Niigata-ken
949-6636

Telephone: 025-773-3311