1659-7 Ishiuchi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥5,000
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort, one of the largest in the Joetsu area, features 23 courses and 15 lifts, with extensive night skiing. Easily accessible from three base areas (Kanko, Hatsukaishi, and Chuo), it connects with GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort, offering a three-mountain pass for access to GALA, Yuzawa, and Ishiuchi Maruyama during the season. The diverse courses cater to all skill levels, while the "Ishi-Maru-kun Kids Park" at the Chuo entrance delights children. The resort also boasts impressive park features, including a 120m halfpipe that hosts major competitions. Just a 5-minute drive from the expressway and a 10-minute bus ride from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, it's also accessible via the Shinkansen through GALA.