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.
There is a Mini Park in the upper area of Suhara and several 'self-responsibility' areas across the mountain.
There is a Recreation area by the base for beginners.
A Kids Room is available on the 2nd Floor of the base Centre House.
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Suhara.
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
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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 1846-13
Uonuma-shi
Niigata-ken
949-0216