Open season
Dec. 14th to May 6th (Schedule subject to change based on snow conditions)
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Male・Taiwan・Couple (married couple)
Bad luck, heavy fog.
We were unlucky the day we went; there was heavy fog and extremely poor visibility, and many cable cars were closed.
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運氣不好起大霧
去的那天運氣不好，起大霧能見度超差，多條纜車沒開QQ
Date of visit February 2026
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Male・Taiwan・Solo trip
At Akakura Kanko Resort, From the Tokyo area, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then transfer to the Shinano Railway to reach Myoko Kogen Station. From Myoko Kogen Station, it is a 10-15 minute ride via a free shuttle bus. By car, it is about 8 minutes from the Joshin-Etsu Expressway Myoko Kogen IC.
While adjacent, Akakura Kanko Resort is renowned for its free-ride park and steep, uncompacted premium powder areas. Centered around the historic "Akakura Kanko Hotel," it exudes a premium, relaxed atmosphere.
At Akakura Kanko Resort, Established in 1937, it is one of Japan's premier classic resort hotels. Located mid-mountain on the slopes, it offers perfect ski-in/ski-out access and open-air hot springs baths with panoramic snowy mountain views.
Yes, at Akakura Kanko Resort, uncompacted powder zones leading toward the hotel summit are provided, which are intensely popular among international visitors and advanced skiers seeking premium Myoko powder.
At Akakura Kanko Resort, the Akakura Onsen town at the base is the largest hot spring town in the Myoko area. With numerous public baths, ryokans, and eateries, it is perfect for relaxing in hot springs après-ski and for extended stays.
At Akakura Kanko Resort, Besides the historic "Akakura Kanko Hotel," the Akakura Onsen town at the base is home to many ryokans, pensions, and hotels, offering a charming hot spring village atmosphere.
At Akakura Kanko Resort, the historic "Akakura Kanko Hotel" (established in 1937) sits mid-slope, offering flawless ski-in/ski-out access alongside open-air hot springs baths overlooking the snow.
At Akakura Kanko Resort, the best season is from January to March. Moist air from the Sea of Japan hits Mount Myoko and brings copious amounts of all natural snow, generating premium powder snow.
At Akakura Kanko Resort, check the free shuttle bus schedule from Myoko Kogen Station. Pre-book lift tickets and rentals available online to avoid queues. Since the Akakura Kanko Hotel is extremely popular, book early.
Designated as Japan's first international ski resort on December 12, 1937, AKAKAN (Akakura Kanko Ski Resort) features a 4-kilometer run starting from the base of the Hotel No. 5 ski lift. A well-equipped Free Ride Park is also located within the course. For children who are not yet ready for the slopes, the Kids’ Park is recommended. It is conveniently located next to the large parking lot.
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