[Snow Resort Introduction] Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort (Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort)
(photo by Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort official website)
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort opened in 1949. Its 75th anniversary has witnessed the glory of Japanese skiing in various eras.
" Rich natural snow, the superb scenery of the Uonuma Plain and the Echigo Mountains, and the various stone cultures unique to the snow country " are all unique experiences here, and are widely loved by snowboarders and snowboarders.
The "Sunrise Express Box Car" established in 2018 is the latest cable car with a 6-seater covered cable car and a 10-seater box car on the same cable car line. There will be no shaking feeling, providing comfort and peace of mind.
(Green Line) 30% - Friendly terrain and many choices, beginners can feel at ease
(Red line) 40% -Various themed ski trails, suitable for advanced players
(Black line) 30% - snow slope area and non-compacted snow area, terrain changes
Number of slopes: 23 / Number of cable cars: 18 / Maximum sliding distance: 4000m / Maximum slope: 35°
▍Features of the ski resort:
▪Has the latest box-type cable car/heated sports seat covered cable car in the Echigo area
▪The hinterland is wide, with many terrain options from beginners to advanced, suitable for all levels
▪Daily night skiing (before March 1, 2025, daily PM16:00～20:00)
▪There is a beginner’s area, a children’s play area, and a snow basin trail area.
▪Transportation ) Free shuttle bus to and from the station
▪Transportation ) Round trip bus operated by four companies (Naspa-Yuzawa Plateau-Gala-Ishiuchi Maruyama)
▪Food ) Ski resort restaurants have many choices, varieties, stores, and affordable prices
▍Recommended groups:
▪Suitable for ski skis and SB single skis - the terrain is diverse, and there are ski trails with moderate slopes and lengths.
▪Diversified ski pass combinations - more affordable ski passes suitable for different needs.
▪Inductive electronic ticket - quickly enter the cable car entrance and save time in queuing for ticket verification.
▪ (Shikou District ) Suitable for beginners with wide and straight ski trails.
(Central entrance ) Children's play area, transparent Tent for Tennis Games, U-tube, terrain park, and jumping platform.
(Beikou District) Advanced non-land preparation red and black line area
▍Editor’s opinion:
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort is about a 10-minute drive from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. The slopes have a variety of terrain options, suitable for skiers of all levels! Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort has the latest sports car-branded cable car in the Yuzawa area and the most popular transparent tent area, which is not to be missed.
The coach said: "This is the most delicious ski resort." ^u^
Their respective restaurants offer freshly grilled yakiniku, Echigo dolphin with Uonuma Koshihikari rice, steak set meals, local ingredient pizza and handmade burgers, sweet snow ice cream, waffles and snow room coffee, all paired with the magnificent view of the Uonuma Plain. , enjoy skating and eating happily, satisfied!
▲There are three entrance areas in the vast hinterland (Shikou/Central Exit/North Exit)
▲Comfortable and innovative ski center (central entrance area)
▲The 6-seater covered cable car and the 10-seater van cable car are the latest cable cars on the same cable car line.
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort (Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort)
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▍Discounted cable car tickets➔ https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/price/
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▍Ao Doulang’s TIPs for first-time skiers: (Continuously updated)
▲photo by outdoorland (Welcome to collect and share, I hope it can help all snow lovers)
➔Introduction to ski resort restaurants
https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/facilities/restaurants/
(Pay attention to the introduction in the small note in the picture above. There are nearly 20 restaurants and restaurants to choose from in Ishiuchi Maruyama)
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1. Take the shuttle bus
Take the East Exit of Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Route: Station East Exit -> Ishiuchi Maruyama - Ishiguchi > Ishiuchi Maruyama - Central Exit > Ishiuchi Maruyama - North Exit
➔Ski resort official shuttle bus website https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/access/
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2. Ski equipment rental at ski resorts
The ski equipment rental officially operated by Ishiuchi Maruyama is located at "Central Exit Ski Center"
➔Official ski equipment rental at the ski resort (upper half of the website): https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/rental/
(You can make an appointment online, so you don’t have to worry about on-site language communication problems)
in addition
Ishiuchi Maruyama has three entrances: "Ishiguchi", "Central Exit" and "North Exit"
You can also refer to the ski rental shops around the ski resort.
➔Surrounding ski equipment rental (lower half of the website): https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/rental/
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3.Ticket booth
There are ticket booths at the entrances to the three areas of Ishiuchi Maruyama: "Ishiguchi", "Central Exit" and "North Exit". You can purchase ski tickets➔Snow ticket price website: https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/price/
"Shikou" area
"Central Exit" area
▲Note for QRcode-specific ticket issuing machines: on kkday, wamazing, JRskiski and other platforms, tickets that require QRcode redemption can only be redeemed at the central entrance.
"North Exit" area
Source: Ishiuchi Maruyama Hajime! https://maruyama-gg.ishiuchi.jp/
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4.Parking lot
Ishiuchi Maruyama has three entrances: "Ishiguchi", "Central Exit" and "North Exit". Parking is free on weekdays, and charges 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays. 
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5. Rest area
▲ Central entrance rest area
▲ Central entrance locker/changing room
▲ Central entrance toilet
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▍Select 5 exclusive souvenirs from Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
▲➀Co- branded model of sports car seats-composite cable car. (Source: official website)
▲ ➁Popular online check-in-a bird’s-eye view of the Uonuma Plain transparent tent. (Source: official website)
▲ ➂Punch in and sign up at the ski resort.
▲ ➃Freshly grilled BBQ lunch and Uonuma Koshihikari rice next to the ski resort.
▲ ➄Night ski slopes with stunning night views of Uonuma Plain. (Source: official website)
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▍Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Activities Reference
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▲Ski equipment trial ride session |
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▲ Popular DJ music event "ISHIUCHI 90sDAY RETRO SNOW STYLE" (Source: official website) |
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▲ Skiing Competition |
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▲ Fireworks on the snow (Source: official website) |
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▲ Ishiuchi Maruyama commemorative goods (Source: official website) |
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▲ Skiing Kids DayEvery third Sunday of each month from January to MarchFree ski tickets are issued to children under primary school students (Source: official website) |
