Suhara Ski Area

須原スキー場
Suhara Ski Area map

Uonuma City, Niigata

新潟県魚沼市

Planned ski season (subject to change) [?]
Wednesday 25th December 2024 until mid-March 2025

Previous ski seasons (actual dates) [?]
2023-2024: 24th December 2023 - 17th March 2024
2022-2023: 24th December 2022 - 21st March 2023
2021-2022: 29th December 2021 - 31st March 2022

Introduction

Suhara is a ski area located in the northwestern region of Uonuma City in Niigata Prefecture.

This location was part of Suhara village before 1956, when it became part of Sumon village. Sumon subsequently became part of Uonuma city in 2004.

Suhara ski area currently operates one 1,400m quad lift and one 600m pair lift.

(Two pair lifts were not operating during the 2023-2024 season. It is clear that the base Number 1 lift will not be opening for 2024-2025. The status of the other lift is unclear, even though it is 'sort of' shown - but not labelled - on the official course map. Even with those two lifts closed, the terrain available remains unaffected).

There is currently no daily night skiing at Suhara. In recent years it was possible to have private use of the lower lift and floodlights, but that information no longer seems to not be available in the run up to the 2024-2025 season.

The official mascot character of the ski area is Suha-ratto, which looks like a rat standing up like a human.

This ski area opened in 1973.

Uonuma city is located north of the popular Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region, which is home to many famous ski areas. Like its neighbours, Uonuma also enjoys heavy snowfall every winter. There are currently four ski areas operating within the city - Suhara, Okutadami Maruyama, Koide and Yakushi.

A season ticket valid at Suhara and Okutadami Maruyama is available. The two ski areas are over 42km apart by road.

The Mountain

Max Elevation

551m

Top elevation

Vertical Difference

346m

Vertical

Min Elevation

205m

Base elevation

Total Ski Courses

9

Number of courses

Longest Course

2000m

Longest course

Steepest Slope

30°

Steepest course

20%

Beginner

50%

Intermediate

30%

Advanced

2

Total ski lifts

ropeways 0

0

Ropeways

gondolas 0

0

Gondolas

quad lifts

1

Quad lift

triple lifts 0

0

Triple lifts

pair lifts

1

Pair lift

single lifts 0

0

Single lifts

other lifts 0

0

Other lifts

Skiers

50%

Snowboarders

50%

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

Suhara Ski Area facilities

park facilities

Park, off-piste & other activities

There is a Mini Park in the upper area of Suhara and several 'self-responsibility' areas across the mountain.

children facilities

Families & children

There is a Recreation area by the base for beginners.

A Kids Room is available on the 2nd Floor of the base Centre House.

Lessons

Lessons

Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Suhara.

Rental

Rental & other facilities

Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.

Suhara Ski Area opening information

Opening time

Typical season

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Suhara is normally open from 9:00am until 4:15pm.

The quad lift is open until 4:15pm. The pair lift operates until 3:45pm.

There is no scheduled public night skiing operations at Suhara.

Suhara Ski Area address & further information

address

Suhara 1846-13
Uonuma-shi
Niigata-ken
949-0216

Telephone: 025-797-2059