Akakura Kanko Resort
Akakura Kanko Resort was one of the first European-style ski resorts in Japan. The resort is one of the most popular resorts in Myoko.
Akakura Kanko ResortThe Myoko area has one of the highest annual snowfall per year but when people think of skiing, Hakuba and Hokkaido seem to be the first thought that comes mind. Many don't know that Myoko boast 16 meters of snow annually every year! Myoko ski area also is the largest ski area in Japan which has 10 ski resorts, 61 lifts and 129 slopes.
Japan's ski resorts snow ranking
There was heavy snowfall throughout 2021 around the whole of Japan with Niigata Prefecture repeatedly making the news due to its heavy snowfall. 2021 was a amazing season with snow as some of the locals saying it's the most snow they had seen in many years.
Japan's ski resorts snow ranking
2020 was a rather worse year when talking about snow with the snowfall at record lows in 40+ years. Many ski resorts struggled across Japan while places like Myoko and Hokkaido were still able to maintain a decent amount of snow to run the season.
Japan's ski resorts snow ranking
In 2019, the Myoko area was hammered with snow as out of the top 5 single day powder snow list, 4 of them were located in the Myoko area. While 2019 being a rather average season in Myoko, the amount of snow compared to other ski resorts was astonishing.
Akakura Kanko Resort was one of the first European-style ski resorts in Japan. The resort is one of the most popular resorts in Myoko.
Akakura Kanko ResortAkakura Onsen Ski Resort is made up of 3 main areas, Yodel, Kumado and Ginrei. There are plenty of different courses suitable for all levels of skier and boarder.
Akakura Onsen Ski ResortMyoko Suginohara ski resort has two zones, the Suginohara Zone and the Mitahara Zone. The resort also has the longest run in Japan of 8.5km!
Suginohara Ski ResortIkenotaira Onsen Ski Resort is great for learning as well as some great tree terrain.
Ikenotaira Onsen Ski ResortSeki Onsen is a small ski resort with just 2 lifts that is famous for having some the best snow in the whole of Japan.
Seki Onsen Ski ResortMadarao is becoming well known for its ungroomed courses which more advanced skiers and boarders love.
Madarao Mountain ResortLotte Arai Resort awaits you amidst a scenic landscape of mountains, stretching outward to the ocean from Mt. Myoko, and a broad expanse of countryside.
LOTTE ARAI RESORTTangram is a great family resort and is also great for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
Tangram Ski CircusMyoko is world renowned for its light dry snow often referred to by the Japanese as Champagne powder! Enjoy your trip to Akakura Onsen in deep Myoko powder, boasting over 16m of snowfall annually.