Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area

赤倉観光リゾートスキー場
Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area map

Myoko City, Niigata

新潟県妙高市

Planned ski season (subject to change) [?]
Saturday 14th December 2024 until Tuesday 6th May 2025

Previous ski seasons (actual dates) [?]
2023-2024: 23rd December 2023 - 31st March 2024
2022-2023: 17th December 2022 - 9th April 2023
2021-2022: 19th December 2021 - 5th May 2022

Introduction

Akakura Kanko Resort, often known as Akakan, is a ski area located on the eastern slopes of Mt Myoko in Myoko City in Niigata Prefecture.

Akakura Kanko Resort has one gondola lift and six quad lifts. There are two main areas: the Hotel Area and the Champion Area. The Hotel A Course and Champion A Course are two official 'zones' where snow is left ungroomed.

Akakura Kanko Resort ski area is also course-connected with neighbouring Akakura Onsen ski area. A joint lift ticket is available.

The Champion Number 1 quad lift has recently been retired, and the top Number 5 quad lift has been changed to a new three-seater ski lift. The current lift line-up is the 2,607m Sky Cable gondola, four quad lifts (1194m, 593m, 1100m, 1144m) and one 765m triple lift.

The Myoko Kogen Sky Cable gondola has received a major refresh in time for the 2024-2025 winter season. The cabins and cable are new and shiny; location of the base and top stations remains unchanged.

This historic ski area has been operating since 1937.

Myoko is the name of a city in Niigata Prefecture. It is also the name many people associate with the ski areas on and around the beautiful Mt Myoko in the city's southwest region. View the full list of Myoko ski areas here. Myoko famously enjoys some of the heaviest snowfalls in Japan.

Other popular ski areas in Nagano Prefecture are closeby, including Madarao, Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen. The region is popular throughout the year with onsen hot springs, nature and outdoor activities.

The Mountain

Max Elevation

1500m

Top elevation

Vertical Difference

760m

Vertical

Min Elevation

740m

Base elevation

Total Ski Courses

10

Number of courses

Longest Course

4500m

Longest course

Steepest Slope

32°

Steepest course

40%

Beginner

30%

Intermediate

30%

Advanced

6

Total ski lifts

ropeways 0

0

Ropeways

gondolas

1

Gondola

quad lifts

4

Quad lifts

triple lifts

1

Triple lift

pair lifts

0

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 Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area
Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area course map small
The above image has been created by SnowJapan to show the position of ski lifts at Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area.
Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area course map large

Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area facilities

park facilities

Park, off-piste & other activities

The Akakan Snow Park is located near the main Akakura Kanko Hotel in the middle of the ski area. There are usually two snow park areas, called Main Park and Second Park.

There are also a few ungroomed zones at Akakura Kanko Resort in the upper areas (Hotel A Course and Champion A Course).

children facilities

Families & children

The Chibbiko Hiroba area for young children is located in the base area by the Hotel Number 1 quad lift. It is is free to use.

Lessons

Lessons

Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Akakura Kanko with a number of different ski schools, including English speaking instructors.

Backcountry and telemark ski lessons are also available.

Check our Listings section for any relevant listings.

Rental

Rental & other facilities

Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.

Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area opening information

Opening time

Typical season

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Akakura Kanko Resort is normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm every day of the season.

There is no night skiing at Akakura Kanko Resort.

Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Area address & further information

address

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Tagiri 216
Myoko-shi
Niigata-ken
949-2102

Telephone: 0255-87-2503