1. Access to the Ski Resort
Q.How can I get to the resort from Tokyo by Shinkansen and bus?
A reservation-only shuttle bus runs from Urasa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line.
To the resort: Departs Urasa Station at 8:40 AM
From the resort: Departs Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort at 4:00 PM
Q.What should I know if traveling by private car?
The Okutadami Silver Line is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that the road is closed outside of these hours.
Q.Is there a shuttle bus service?
Yes. A reservation-only shuttle bus runs from Urasa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line.
To the resort: Departs Urasa Station at 8:40 AM
From the resort: Departs Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort at 4:00 PM
2. Prices and Discounts
Q.Where can I buy a lift ticket on the day?
Please purchase your ticket at the on-site lift ticket counter.
1-Day Lift Ticket: 5,000円
Regular Pack: 5,800円 (includes a meal and drink voucher)
Half-Day Tickets are also available.
Q.What should I know if traveling by private car?
The Okutadami Silver Line is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that the road is closed outside of these hours.
Q.Can I use a credit card?
A. Credit cards cannot be used at the Summit Hut, Bunadaira Hut, or the large dining hall.
They are only accepted for lift tickets and accommodation fees.
3. About the Ski Resort
Q.What is the operating period?
Early Winter Ski Season: Late November to early January (Opening dates may vary depending on snow conditions)
Spring Ski Season: Late March to early May
Q.What are the lift operating hours?
Early Winter Ski Season
Weekdays: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Spring Ski Season
Weekdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Q.Where can I check the snow conditions?
A. Snow condition updates are posted every morning on our website (Japanese top page).
Q.Are there dining options at the ski resort?
Yes. There are three restaurants within the resort: the Summit Hut, the Bunadaira Hut, and the large dining hall.
Q.Are rental supplies available?
Yes. Rentals are available at the Green Garden facility.
Q.Is there a nursery or kids’ space?
No, there is no nursery (daycare) available.
4. Other Information
Q.Is Wi-Fi available?
Free Wi-Fi is available at the lift ticket counter, rental shop, rest area, and the Summit Hut.
Q.Are there hot spring facilities in the area?
A. Several hot spring resorts are located between the ski resort and Urasa Station, including Ginzandaira, Tochiomata, Oyu, Oritate, Imokawa, and Yakushi hot springs.
Day-trip facilities include Yakushi Onsen, Ginzandaira Onsen, and Oyu Onsen (notably Yu-Park Yakushi, Miharashi-no-Yu Komami, and Shirogane-no-Yu).