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  • May 14, 2020

    Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts Shuttle Bus Timetable

    *PLEASE NOTE - due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the Myoko Kogen Shuttle Bus will not operate for winter 2020/21.The Myoko Kogen Shuttle Bus operates in and around the ski resorts of M...
  • May 14, 2020

    Myoko-Kogen Station

    Myoko-Kogen Station is a small, regional station in Niigata Prefecture. Though small the station is a primary transport hub for many visitors heading to the ski resorts of Myoko Kogen in winter. ...
  • May 1, 2020

    Best Places to Stay in Myoko Kogen

    Best-known for the deep powder of winter, Myoko Kogen offers some of Japan’s best skiing and snowboarding, warming hot springs and cosy guesthouses that offer a very local experience. On this pag...
  • January 6, 2019

    How to Get to Myoko Kogen – Nagano Ski Resorts Info

    Located approximately 30KM (<1 hour drive) directly north of Nagano City and 285KM (3.5 hours drive) to the northwest of Tokyo, the resorts making-up Myoko Kogen are known for their deep p...
  • July 20, 2017

    Myoko Kogen: Akakura Onsen Area

    The area collectively known as ‘Myoko Kogen’ sits at the southern tip of Niigata Prefecture and is blessed with some of Japan’s heaviest snowfall. Different people define the region differently but...
  • July 17, 2017

    Myoko Kogen: Ikenotaira Onsen Area

    One of the five resorts making-up Myoko Kogen, Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort is known for its great powder and tree runs. The resort is most popular with locals and outside of weekends, typically qui...
  • July 10, 2017

    Myoko Kogen: Suginohara Area

    Known for its long runs – the longest of which is 8.5km – and gentle terrain, Myoko Suginohara is a perfect resort for beginners and families while intermediate skiers and snowboarders will enjoy f...
  • July 5, 2017

    Myoko Kogen: Lotte Arai Area

    Located in Myoko but not technically part of Myoko Kogen, Lotte Arai Resort opened in 2017 as one of the few resorts in Japan catering exclusively to the high-end market with its large hotel, resta...