Yuki the Snowbear
Niigata · Chubu

Joetsu International

上越国際

Yuki Recommends

3/5

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

SnowSlurpy10.4 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.

Joetsu International is a ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu, Japan. There are 3 onsens within 1.2 km. Nearby lodging runs about ¥11,000 a night.

Location

37.0311, 138.7952 · Google Maps ↗

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♨ Onsens nearby (3)
  • 大沢山温泉1.2 km
  • 日帰り温泉 縄文の湯2.9 km
  • 舞子スノーリゾート;舞子温泉5.9 km
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Common questions about Joetsu International

Is Joetsu International good for beginners?

Joetsu International leans towards confident intermediates and above; beginners can ski here but there are gentler options.

Is Joetsu International good for families?

Yes — Joetsu International has the mix families want: places to stay, 3 onsen nearby and terrain across abilities (our read).

Does Joetsu International get good powder?

Yes — excellent, 10.4 m of snow a year (JMA normals); among Japan's snowiest.

Does Joetsu International have an onsen?

Yes. There are 3 onsens recorded near Joetsu International, including 大沢山温泉 (1.2 km), 日帰り温泉 縄文の湯 (2.9 km), 舞子スノーリゾート;舞子温泉 (5.9 km).

How much does it cost to stay near Joetsu International?

Lodging near Joetsu International runs from about ¥6,600 a night, with a median of ¥11,000 across 4 priced properties.

Data recorded for Joetsu International: onsen, 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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