Myoko Kogen (Akakura)
Also known as: Myoko, Akakura Onsen + Akakura Kanko
Active volcano; onsen town
Can the whole group come?
Who in your group gets a good week at Myoko Kogen (Akakura) - the terrain split, the ski school, and what the people not skiing do.
Beg ~50 / Int 30 / Adv 20
Akakura Onsen gentle slopes; calm for beginners/families
Akakura hot-spring town onsen, cafes
- (limited; not documented)
Myoko Snowsports / English-speaking schools; rental
Family/beginner-friendly; onsen town
Snow & season
Excellent; 14 m+/season
Typically mid-Dec to early April
Jan-Feb
Peak Jan-Feb
Groomed + trees
Very heavy snow, whiteout
The mountain
~17; longest 3 km
Trees; Akakura Kanko steeper pitches
Quiet, relaxed
Getting there & lift pass
Akakura combined ~JPY 5,000; advance 1-day ~7,300-8,000 (2025-26)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Tokyo -> Joetsu-Myoko Shinkansen ~2 h -> local line ~30 min -> bus ~10 min
Shinkansen + local line/bus
Yes - base and mid-mountain outlets
Onsen town services
Myoko Kogen hub
Patrol & safety
Patrolled
Heavy snow, whiteout
Facilities in Myoko/Joetsu (est)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand ski resort report. Coordinates are approximate.