Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort Guide
杉ノ原スキー場Myoko Suginohara boasts Japan's largest vertical drop at 1,124 m, with an 8.5 km top-to-bottom run on the flanks of Mt. Myoko in Niigata. Operated by Prince Snow Resorts, it receives heavy Japow from Sea of Japan storms and is a favourite among advanced skiers. The Sugi Park features 40+ rails, kickers, and a mogul course.
Resort Location
Location of the resort on the map of Japan.
Resort highlights
- Access
- Gondola access Terrain park
- Onsen
- Open-air onsen Family onsen Ryokan stays Onsen nearby
Snow Report
Snow Report →How deep the snow gets, and when — averaged across recorded seasons.
Typical base at the deepest half-month.
MeasuredGetting Here
Getting Here →One recommended public route from each gateway, all leading here.
3 gateway cities with a confirmed public route.
Measured- Tokyo → Joetsu-Myoko Station (Shinkansen) + bus: board:Tokyo Station — Tokyo Station — (Hokuriku Shinkansen, 127 min) — Joetsu-Myoko Station — (Myoko Haneuma Line, 31 min) — Sekiyama Station — (Keinan Bus, 45 min) — Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
- Shinkansen via Joetsu-Myoko + local bus (from Tokyo Haneda): Tokyo Haneda Airport — (東京モノレール, 15 min) — Hamamatsucho — (山手線, 10 min) — Tokyo Station — (Hokuriku Shinkansen, 127 min) — Joetsu-Myoko Station — (Myoko Haneuma Line, 31 min) — Sekiyama Station — (Keinan Bus, 45 min) — Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
- Airport bus + Shinkansen via Joetsu-Myoko + local bus (from Toyama): Toyama Airport — (Toyama Airport Line, 25 min) — Toyama Station — (Hokuriku Shinkansen, 39 min) — Joetsu-Myoko Station — (Myoko Haneuma Line, 31 min) — Sekiyama Station — (Keinan Bus, 45 min) — Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
Videos
Videos →What riders actually said on camera, timestamped to the moment.
6 rider clips from confirmed videos.
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“We just slid along the left side of the map finished the non-groomed area then continued from D1 to B2 This entire green line is very gentle at the left bottom and very fun There are small walls on both sides”
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“今回滑走する8500mのロング コースは上から順にE1石投げコース続い てA2杉原連絡コースその後はAA1白樺 コースをずっと滑り最後B1ファミリーR コースにご流しますその後杉野原第1 ロマンスリフト麓の乗り場までが 8.5kgのロングコースとなっております”
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“the E2 course has the steepest slope in suoh hariski Resort on days with heavy snowfall you can experience the best snow surfing”
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“you see the name in english super mogul Super Mogul Snow Trail It has been emphasized with Super Maximum slope 32 degrees”
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“はいそれではスーパージャイアント コースえ結構鎖もされるコースなんで 行ける時に行ってみますけど今日は ちょっとがつってきちゃいました ね最大 38°なかなか しびれる壁のコスです”
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“怖くなった場合は尺投げ コースに 行くといいと思います。だがやはり大行き が降った時には途中から尺投げコースに 変更としても厳しい時もあります。”