Hakkai Sanroku is a ski area located in the northern region of Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture.
This ski area has one 591m pair lift, a second 239m pair lift, six official ski runs, and the longest course (from top to bottom) is just over 1km. There is also a cross-country ski course by the base.
The ski area's name literally means 'the base of Mt Hakkai'. It should not be mistaken with the nearby and larger Muikamachi Hakkaisan ski area.
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).
There is a cross-country ski course at base.
There is a sledging course at the base.
Ski lessons are available at Hakkai Sanroku.
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available.
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Hakkai Sanroku is normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm on weekdays and from 8:00am until 4:30pm on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and over the New Year period.
There is no night skiing at this area.
On some days, events and competitions are held at this ski area. On those days there are some restrictions to courses available.
The ski area is also completely closed on Mondays from 20th January 2024 until the end of the season (except 24th February).
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Arakane
Minamiuonuma-shi
Niigata-ken
949-7235