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Charmant Hiuchiシャルマン火打スキー場

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Niigata · Medium

1213 km
Runs
520 m480–1000 m
Vertical
1000 m
Top lift
¥4,800
Day pass
1
Onsen nearby
Medium
Size

Yuki Recommends

3/5

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

SnowCrunchy5.8 m/yr at the valley station (JMA — the base gets more) · Yuki tastes crunchy 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.

Charmant Hiuchi is a ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu, Japan with 12 runs over 13 km and 520 m of vertical (480–1000 m). A one-day adult lift ticket costs ¥4,800. There is 1 onsen within 2.7 km. Nearby lodging runs about ¥6,930 a night. The nearest station is Nou (Echigo Tokimeki Railway (Nihonkai Hisui Line)).

Location

36.9636, 138.0489 · Google Maps ↗

Nearest station: Nou — Echigo Tokimeki Railway (Nihonkai Hisui Line). Shuttle ~20 min

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Notable
  • Off-piste friendly (open tree & gully terrain)
  • Faces the Sea of Japan — huge snowfall
  • Cult powder & backcountry hill
♨ Onsens nearby (1)
  • ♨ Kaikei Onsen (境鉱泉) — 2.7 km🚗 a drive· Sasakura Onsen — remote day-use ryokan bath
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Common questions about Charmant Hiuchi

Is Charmant Hiuchi good for beginners?

Charmant Hiuchi is a reasonable beginner choice — gentle/varied terrain and a ski-school base (our read). Confirm green-run coverage before booking.

Is Charmant Hiuchi good for families?

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

Does Charmant Hiuchi get good powder?

Moderate — around 5.8 m a year (JMA normals); go for terrain/character over deep days.

Does Charmant Hiuchi have an onsen?

Yes. There is 1 onsen recorded near Charmant Hiuchi, including Kaikei Onsen (境鉱泉) (2.7 km).

How much is a lift ticket at Charmant Hiuchi?

An adult one-day lift ticket at Charmant Hiuchi is ¥4,800 (2024/25 season).

How do you get to Charmant Hiuchi?

The nearest station is Nou on the Echigo Tokimeki Railway (Nihonkai Hisui Line). Shuttle ~20 min

How big is Charmant Hiuchi?

Charmant Hiuchi has 12 runs totalling 13 km, with 520 m of vertical.

How much does it cost to stay near Charmant Hiuchi?

Lodging near Charmant Hiuchi runs from about ¥6,930 a night, with a median of ¥6,930 across 1 priced properties.

Data recorded for Charmant Hiuchi: terrain, price, access, onsen, stay, features, official. Empty fields mean unknown, not zero — nothing here is invented. Lift prices are adult 1-day, 2024/25 season, JPY.

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