[2025 Minamiuonuma ] Travel Guide for Maiko Snow Resort (Updated Jul)

Introducing #MaikoSnowResort, a popular #ski resort in Niigata Prefecture⛷ Maiko Snow Resort is a ski resort located in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach the slopes in just 1 minute after getting off the highway!! There is a free shuttle bus from the station!! It is one of the most accessible resorts from neighboring prefectures and the greater Tokyo area◎ There are many spacious courses, a good balance of beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, and a moderate number of courses, so it is fun to ski on various courses in one day♩ The altitude is not very high, but because there has been a lot of snow this year, the snow quality was good even at the bottom, and it was very easy to ski◎ #snowscape #skiing #Niigata #snow #greatview

Maiko Snow Resort (Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture) is a large-scale snow resort with excellent access that everyone from families to advanced skiers can enjoy. It is conveniently located about 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen and shuttle bus, and just 1 minute from Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway, so it is easy to go there for a day trip or an overnight stay.💡 One of the attractions is the wide variety of 26 courses. The course layout is satisfying for everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers, children and snowboarders, with a wide and gentle slope "Family Slope", a long run with a spectacular panorama, an un-groomed snow area that will satisfy powder lovers, and a snow park.⛄️ There is also a kids' park and a snow play space, and you can enjoy sledding and making snowmen, so it is safe for those with small children. In addition, the long cruising course of about 6 km in total length is unique to Maiko. The exhilaration of leisurely skiing and snowboarding through the spectacular scenery is exceptional. In addition, the ski center is directly connected to the slopes and is large, and has a wide range of facilities such as lockers, changing rooms, hot springs, kids' rooms, restaurants, and rental shops. One of the attractions is that you can go there empty-handed🎶 For accommodation, there is the Maiko Kogen Hotel and the Center Lodge, which are close to the slopes, making for a comfortable stay. Even if you are just visiting for the day, you can sweat it out in the natural hot springs before going home. You can enjoy local gourmet food at restaurants and cafes, including rice made with Minamiuonuma Koshihikari rice and other local dishes🍚 📍Address: 2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6423 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

#DomesticTrip Until now, I've mostly gone by bus, but this time I went by Shinkansen for the first time and it was pretty good, so I'll report back! 🚄Tokyo-EchigoYuzawa Meet at Tokyo Station at 5:50am → Depart around 6:10am Round-trip Shinkansen + 1-day lift ticket = 14,500 yen If you rent, it's from here + a few thousand yen 🏂️Maiko Snow Resort Take the bus from EchigoYuzawa Station to the slopes. I've been to Maiko Snow Resort a few times, but it's just right for beginners to intermediates✨ On the way back, I looked for souvenirs in front of EchigoYuzawa Station💪 🧳Gangi Street・Chuo Ichiba ・Rice (as expected of the world-famous Koshihikari) ・Sasa dango ・Yasuda milk ・Nodoguro There was a lot of food, such as sweets and rice accompaniments made with rich ingredients, and traditional craft goods! 🍙 Bakudan Onigiri-ya Echigo Yuzawa Station A big rice ball made with 2 cups of rice (check beforehand). It's so big it covers your face!!😳 It's perfect for a tired body after a day of snowboarding...🥹💕 I really want you to try it, but you might have to wait 10-20 minutes! (When I went on a 3-day weekend, I waited 40 minutes💦) One is enough to fill you up🍙 Day trip snowboarding costs a little more than the bus, but You get there faster than the bus and can ride the lift in the morning You can get back to Tokyo in half the time, so it's the best🏆️✨ There are also tour packages, so check them out☝️ #Domestic travel #Day trip #Snowboarding #Niigata #Maiko Snow Resort #Joetsu Shinkansen

Maiko Ski Resort⛷️❄️ Maiko Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture is truly a winter paradise! ⛄️⛷️With its vast slopes and abundant snow quality, it is an irresistible spot for ski and snowboard lovers. In particular, there are courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and there is also an area where beginners can ski safely🎿✨ The charm of Maiko Ski Resort is the quality of its snow❄️Natural snow from Niigata, you can enjoy fluffy powder snow❄️🌟In addition, it is also a big attraction that you can ski while watching the beautiful winter scenery! Skiing while enjoying the surrounding mountains and the spectacular scenery is truly the best experience✨ And at night, it is open for night skiing, so skiing in the dark has a different charm🌙 🚗【Access】 About 2.5 hours by car from Tokyo, or about 20 minutes by bus from Echigo Yuzawa Station on the Shinkansen. It is also convenient to access, so you can visit it as a day trip! If you want to enjoy winter activities to the fullest, Maiko Ski Resort is definitely recommended! ⛷️🎉 #MaikoSkiResort #Niigata #Skiing #Snowboarding #WinterActivities #PowderSnow #NightSkiing #WinterTrip #0YenTripFebruary2025

I went to Maiko Ski Resort for a day trip snowboarding. It was a very nice day, and I was sweating in my clothes💦 I've gotten to the age where just sitting on the edge of the slope makes me feel satisfied...lol 🕰️Gondola opening hours Weekdays 8:30-15:00 Saturdays 8:30-15:45 Sundays and holidays 8:30-15:30 　　　　　　　　　　Other lifts have different opening hours 📍Location: Maiko Day Trip Ski Center, 1819-79 Maiko, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture 💰Price per person: From 8,000 💞Reason for recommendation: There is a morning day trip bus tour from Shinjuku. The curry I ate at the top of the mountain was very delicious~ #solotravel #domestictravel #snowboarding #skiing #0yentripFebruary2025