Ipponsugi Snow Park is a ski area located in Yuzawa Town in Niigata Prefecture.
The gentle slope of Ipponsugi is just a few hundred metres from the West Exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station, just off the main onsen road of Yuzawa town.
Until 2023, a pair lift operated at this ski area, and it was known as just Ipponsugi.
The official name changed to Ipponsugi Snow Park in time for the 2023-2024 season, and the pair lift was closed.
A covered snow escalator now services the small slope, with Ipponsugi trying to appeal to first-time skiers and people wanting to enjoy playing-in-the-snow activities.
Ipponsugi is one of Japan's few remaining ski areas that do not allow snowboarding. The only other 'skiers-only' area in Yuzawa town is the nearby NASPA Ski Garden.
Yuzawa Town and neighbouring Minamiuonuma City 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. Yuzawa is also known for onsen hot springs and as the inspiration for the famous Nobel prize-winning novel Yukiguni (Snow Country).
There are no snow park facilities.
A special area is reserved for children who can play with items, slides and sledging.
'Beginner ski assist' support is available for beginners.
There are a number of independent ski and snowboard schools that cover the Yuzawa area and offer lessons in English. Please see the Listings section.
Limited ski equipment rental is available. Ski wear and sledges are also available to rent.
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Ipponsugi is normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm every day.
There is no night skiing at Ipponsugi.
Yuzawa 2521
Yuzawa-machi
Minamiuonuma-gun
Niigata-ken
949-6101