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Snow Last update Mar 19,2024 07:52

  • New Snow

    0cm

  • Snow level

    375cm

    at Zendana Station

  • Total snow accumulation

    1072cm

  • Quality of snow

    Wet Upper

    Wet Bottom

Dashboard

The upper park of Befree is closed today for a private event. If there is a high risk of avalanche, some trails may be closed. [Mar 19,2024 07:57]


IKON PASS

The Ikon Pass is the world's premier season pass linking winter resorts owned and managed
by Alterra Mountain Company (headquartered in Colorado, U.S.A.) and its partner resorts.
It allows you to visit 50+ ski resorts around the world.
This is the second resort in Japan to join the Ikon Pass program, following Niseko (Hokkaido).
Ikon Pass is available in three types of season passes to suit your skill level and other requirements.
For details and purchase, please visit the official Ikon Pass website.


WINNER OF THE 2023 SKI ASIA AWARDS

23 Ski Asia Awards

(Highly Commended)
Japan’s Best Ski Resort (Overall)


Japan’s Best Ski Resort for Powder
Japan’s Best Snowsports School


Today's Status

  • Map Image

    Last update Mar 19,2024 08:34

    Lift name

    Operating time

    Status

    • Lift name Arai Gondola

      Operating time First Class
      8:00 ~ 15:00
      Economy Class
      8:30 ~ 15:00

      Status Open

    • Lift name Zendana Lift

      Operating time First Class
      8:15 ~ 15:30
      Economy Class
      8:45 ~ 15:30

      Status Open

    • Lift name Kokenashi Lift

      Operating time 8:45 ~ 15:45

      Status Open

    • Lift name Sanroku 1st lift

      Operating time 8:30 ~ 16:00

      Status Open

    • Lift name Sanroku 2nd lift

      Operating time 8:40 ~ 16:00

      Status Open

    • Open

    • In preparation

    • Close

    • Season Off

  • Map Image

    Last update Mar 19,2024 09:24

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Be Free(ON PISTE)

      Status Partially skiable

    • Course name Encore(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Legendary(OFF PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Bear Valley(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Myoko Long Run(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Exciter(OFF PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Mamushigaeshi(OFF PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Tategami(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Roppongi Road(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Discovery(OFF PISTE)

      Status Close

    • Course name Umanose(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Sunrise(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Village Road(ON PISTE)

      Status Close

    • Course name Pony(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Full slope Open

    • Partially skiable

    • In preparation

    • Close

    • Season Off

  • Map Image

    Last update Mar 19,2024 09:31

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Big Bowl (Top)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Big Bowl ( Bottom )

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Higashi Shamen (Top)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Higashi Shamen ( Bottom )

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Zendana Bowl

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Funaishi

      Status Full slope Open

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Happy Place

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Benzaku

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Wase

      Status Close

    • Course name Mamushi

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Osoto

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name KG

      Status Close

    • Full slope Open

    • Partially skiable

    • In preparation

    • Close

    • Season Off

*Situations are subject to change due to weather, snowfall, etc.


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아라이산 지도

ARAI SNOW RESORT Official PV

A perfect moment spent at slopes
that boast the greatest accumulation of powder snowfall in all Japan

Enjoy skiing in an expansive area of Mt. Okenashi (Okenashiyama), covered with thick layers of snowfall.
The clear view to the sea provided on fair-weather days is just another of the magical elements of these mountains. We give you the best experience possible, not to be found at any other ski resort.

  • Altitude 951m

    summit of Zendana lift: 1,280 m / gondola boarding location: 329 m

  • Off-piste 10 areas/1.608㎢

    Intermediate 20%、Advanced 60%、Expert 20%

  • Total Skiing Area 2.14㎢

  • Longest ski-run distance 7km

    Bear Valley・Myoko Long Run・Roppongi Road ・Village Road ・Pony

  • Number of courses 14 ski courses

    beginner: 36%, intermediate:36%, advanced: 21% 、Expert 7%

  • Lifts 5 types

    gondola, two types of pair lifts, two types of quad-lifts

Lift Tickets

Find out the price of lift tickets.

Activity

Experience a wide variety of unique indoor-outdoor activities in white winter.

Snow Rafting

You can enjoy the snowfield by riding a snow rafting boat (rubber boat) attached to a snowmobile.

Snow Adventure(HIZUME)

The HIZUME sledding area, offers a variety of snow activities for not only beginners, but activities that families and children can all enjoy together.

Zip Line

A Zip line is an adventure-filled ride on a pulley, with a harness attached to a wire rope. With just a single wire, you get a 360-degree view and each ride is a new adventure.

Daily Adventure

Daily activities will be held to enjoy the winter season.

Kids Garden

The Kids Garden, a fenced off space in the Plaza area. Allowing a safe playing area for little kids to enjoy.

Playground

From authentic bouldering walls to square trampolines and fun-walls, this playground has it all!

Experience riding in a snow-powered machine

Come for a chance to ride the big machinery used to take care of all our snow.

WINTER GONDOLA

The gondola at ARAI SNOW RESORT takes around 15 minutes one-way. From atop the Zendana Station, you can enjoy the view of the vast plains and the surrounding mountains.

[ Sundays only ] Making snow igloo

Enjoy the experience of Kamakura, a traditional Japanese igloo. It provides an unforgettable experience.

ADVENTURE TICKET (3 TICKETS)

Introduction of ADVENTURE TICKET (3 TICKETS).

ARAI Dome

ARAI Domes are a perfect place to go for a break during winter. With the clear panels acting as a greenhouse, the insides are a lot warmer. Grab a cup of coffee and some blankets for a cozy retreat.

[ ONCE A MONTH ] SNOW SPORTS DAY

Event held only on the 3rd Sunday of January to April Team competition field day

Zip Tour

The Zip Tour operated by LOTTE ARAI RESORT is a total of 1,501 meters in length and spans a height difference of about 240 meters. It descends sharply from its 950-meter peak to a spot at an altitude

Events

Offers

Rooms

With our comfortable rooms and attentive service,
you’ll be elevated from the everyday into a luxurious atmosphere
that calls to mind a European villa.
Rooms also come in multiple varieties,
so you can choose the one that fits with your style.

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Hotel information

1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan,
LOTTE ARAI RESORT
TEL +81-255-75-1100

Transportation Book the shuttle online