Mitsumata Area
About Mitsumata Area
A gateway to the snowy back-country of Niigata, known for deep powder caches and a relaxed, rustic alternative to the bigger resorts.
Highlights
- Deep powder stashes
- Rustic roadside lodges
- Traditional hot springs
- Backcountry access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 615m
- Top lift: 1371m
- Ski pistes: 9.2km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 4
- Mountain huts: 4
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Mitsumata Area
- Today: 13 to 19 °C, drizzle, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4544 m (4340 to 4710 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| czw., 24 wrz | 13 / 19 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| pt., 25 wrz | 12 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| sob., 26 wrz | 14 / 15 °C | rain | dry | 2 h sun |
| niedz., 27 wrz | 12 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| pon., 28 wrz | 13 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| wt., 29 wrz | 13 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 10 h sun |
| śr., 30 wrz | 14 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| czw., 1 paź | 11 / 15 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| pt., 2 paź | 10 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| sob., 3 paź | 9 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
Things to do in Mitsumata Area
Hikes nearby — Mitsumata Area (5)
5 curated hiking trails around Mitsumata Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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小松原コース (Komatsubara Trail)
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昌次新道 (Shoji-sindo Trail)
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平標新道 (Tairappyo-sindo Trail)
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赤倉山コース (Akakurayama Trail)
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吾策新道 (Gosaku-shindo Trail)
Getting to Mitsumata Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Niigata Airport (KIJ), 122 km away, about 2h25 by road
Where to stay in Mitsumata Area
61 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 57 EUR per night, median 163 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mitsumata Area page.