Chateau Shiozawa is a ski area located in the western region of Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture.
There are two base areas at Chateau Shiozawa, Ipponsugi to the south and Yoshizato. The two connect in the top area. Both can easily be accessed from the central Shiozawa town area.
Chateau Shiozawa has four pair ski lifts (910m, 400m, 600m, 800m) and seven official ski runs. It is a popular ski area for school and college ski lesson trips.
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).
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There is a free Chibbiko Gelende play area at the base of the Yoshizato area.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Chateau Shiozawa.
There are a number of independent ski and snowboard schools that cover the Yuzawa area and offer lessons in English. Please see the Listings section.
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available.
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Chateau Shiozawa is normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
There is no night skiing scheduled for the 2024-2025 season at Chateau Shiozawa.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Yoshizato 1562
Minamiuonuma-shi
Niigata-ken
949-6402