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ARAI SNOW RESORTアライスノーリゾート

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Niigata · Chubu

Yuki Recommends

3/5

Slurpy snow and road less travelled — worth a look. 🐻

SnowSlurpy10.3 m/yr at the valley station (JMA — the base gets more) · Yuki tastes slurpy snow 🐻
Charm & cute
Storybook factor
Terrain
Onsen & culture
Road less travelled
Value

Yuki Recommends is our own scoring — charm, storybook feeling, snow texture and more. Subjective factors are our read from the data, not a hard grade.

ARAI SNOW RESORT is a ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu, Japan. Nearby lodging runs about ¥16,550 a night.

Location

36.9895, 138.1570 · Google Maps ↗

🏔 Bases in Lotte Arai Resort — where to stay

Lotte Arai Resort has 4 base areas on one valley — each its own lifts, ticket office and lodging. Plan your stay around any of them.

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🚆 Getting there & experiences
JR Pass →Airport transfer →Onsen day pass →Ski rental →eSIM / pocket wifi →

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Common questions about ARAI SNOW RESORT

Is ARAI SNOW RESORT good for beginners?

ARAI SNOW RESORT leans towards confident intermediates and above; beginners can ski here but there are gentler options.

Is ARAI SNOW RESORT good for families?

ARAI SNOW RESORT is more of an enthusiasts' hill; families can visit but resorts with more on-mountain services suit them better.

Does ARAI SNOW RESORT get good powder?

Yes — excellent, 10.3 m of snow a year (JMA normals); among Japan's snowiest.

How much does it cost to stay near ARAI SNOW RESORT?

Lodging near ARAI SNOW RESORT runs from about ¥6,600 a night, with a median of ¥16,550 across 2 priced properties.

Data recorded for ARAI SNOW RESORT: dining, stay. Empty fields mean unknown, not zero — nothing here is invented. Lift prices are adult 1-day, 2024/25 season, JPY.

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