Muikamachi Hakkaisan is a ski area located on the western slopes of Mt Hakkai, in the northern region of Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture.
This ski area features a selection of long, challenging mogul courses and some smoother intermediate cruising style courses.
Beginners prefer to stay near the base, though there is also a more accessible winding course down from the peak for those wanting to enjoy the views from the top and avoid the steeper top areas.
The 81-person 2,217m Ropeway is the only way to get to the top of the ski area. Still, it regularly makes the journey and it moves very quickly! There are also three pair lifts (652m, 906m and 969m) with one up in the top area.
In autumn, the Ropeway is busy with people enjoying the beautiful autumn colours and views of nearby Mt Hakkai.
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 no snow park, but usually a long banked wave course area on the lower part of the ski area.
There is a Chibbiko 'kids trail' area for young children by the base area.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Muikamachi Hakkaisan.
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available at the Base Camp building.
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Muikamachi Hakkaisan is normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm. The last Ropeway is at 3:30pm.
There is no night skiing at Muikamachi Hakkaisan.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Yamaguchi 1610
Minamiuonuma-shi
Niigata-ken
949-7121