Where History, Powder, and Adventure Come Together
Situated just 1 hour from Nagano city in the neighboring prefecture of Niigata, Myoko Kogen boasts one of Japans’ top annual snowfalls. The impressive Mt Myoko (2454m) provides the perfect backdrop for this quant Japanese ski town.
Established in the 1930s, Myoko Kogen is one of the oldest ski resorts in Japan, offering a unique blend of tradition and world-class skiing. The Myoko Ski Area consists of 10 ski resorts, including Akakura Onsen, Akakan (Akakura Kanko), Ikenotaira Onsen, Myoko Suginohara (home to Japan’s longest ski run), Madarao Kogen and Tangram Ski Circus, Seki Onsen, and more. Each resort offers its own distinct character, from powder-filled tree runs and terrain parks to family-friendly slopes and kids’ facilities.
With deep JAPOW, diverse terrain, and a rich cultural atmosphere, Myoko Kogen is the perfect destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels seeking the ultimate Japan ski holiday experience.
Soak, Relax, and Recharge in Myoko’s Healing Waters
Myoko is renowned for its relaxing hot springs, with seven unique onsen areas to explore. Each onsen offers its own distinctive mineral composition and water temperature, but they all share one thing in common: the perfect way to soothe your muscles and unwind after an epic day on the slopes.
From Narita Airport
After your arrival, passport and customs clearance, head downstairs to the basement level JR stations, located in both terminals of the airport. The most convenient train is the Narita Express (N’EX), which leaves roughly every half hour for a 53-minute trip to Tokyo Station. Tickets for the entire trip up to Nagano Station can be purchased here; JR East Passes and Japan Rail Passes can also be exchanged at the JR East Travel Service Centers (see below).
- JR East Travel Service Centers at Narita Airport
- JR East Travel Service Centers can be found at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Narita Airport. The Centers are open every day from 11:30 am to 7 pm, and handle the sale and exchange of the JR East Pass (available only to visitors from overseas on short-term visas of no longer than 90 days) as well as the Japan Rail Pass (covering all six JR regional companies, and which can only be pre-purchased overseas). Other services include ticket sales and sightseeing information.If the JR East Travel Service Center is closed, go to the JR ticket office. Hours of operation:
Terminal 1: 6:30 to 11:30 am, 7:00 to 9:45 pm
Terminal 2: 6:30 to 11:30 am, 7:00 to 9:50 pm
JR East Info Line- Telephone English information hotline for questions about JR service
Tel: (050) 2016-1603
Hours of operation- 10 am to 6 pm; closed during the New Year holidays
From Tokyo Station
At Tokyo Station, head upstairs for the Hokuriku Shinkansen (the station is always busy, but all lines are well marked—just follow the signs).
Hokuriku Shinkansen trains depart from platforms 20 through 23; all trains stop at Nagano Station, so you have many choices.
When you arrive in Nagano:
The transfer from the Hokuriku Shinkansen to the local Shinano Tetsudo was recently stremlined so you can simply roll through the gate and on to the local train platform (with elevators helping you get your gear down to all platforms). The slideshows below will help show you where you need to go on both the way to and returning from Myoko.
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