Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort Reviews

上越国際スキー場

Joetsu Kokusai is one of Japan’s largest ski resorts, spread across four zones with 22 courses ranging from beginner-friendly slopes to a maximum gradient of 38 degrees. Located steps from JR Joetsu Line’s dedicated station, it offers an 817-metre vertical drop, a terrain park with halfpipe, and nightly illuminated skiing until 9pm.

Resort Location

Location of the resort on the map of Japan.

168.7 km from Tokyo · Resort base 160 m above Tokyo
817 m Vertical Drop
380 ha Skiable Area
200–1017m Base Elevation
Runs
19 Lifts
Longest Run
Max Slope

Current Conditions

0cm 24h Snow
Closed Ski Condition

Updated: 5/6/2026

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Powder Reliability

52 /100 Peak (Jan–Feb)