Yakushi Ski Area
About Yakushi Ski Area
A nostalgic, family-focused hillside getaway known for its gentle terrain and deep Niigata snow within the Uonuma rice country.
Highlights
- Retro local vibe
- Deep powder snow
- Family-friendly slopes
- Uonuma rice heritage
Key Facts
- Altitude: 136m
- Top lift: 257m
- Ski pistes: 1.5km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 4
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Yakushi Ski Area
- Today: 15 to 22 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3820 m (3500 to 4200 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vie, 2 oct | 15 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 13 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 12 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 16 / 22 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 15 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 11 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 9 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sáb, 10 oct | 9 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dom, 11 oct | 11 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Yakushi Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Yakushi Ski Area (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Yakushi Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Getting to Yakushi Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Niigata Airport (KIJ), 81 km away, about 1h24 by road
Where to stay in Yakushi Ski Area
5 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 198 EUR per night, median 214 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Yakushi Ski Area page.