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[Green Season Business Hours Announcement]

The observation terrace "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama" will be open for the green season from July 18th (Sat) to November 8th (Sun).

Amidst the stunning scenery of Ishiuchi Maruyama, we await your visit with a variety of green season experiences, including barbecues, buggy cruises, and a night terrace overlooking the city lights.

Click here for details on our operating hours during the green season >>

 

[Season passes & Day passes are on sale now with early bird discounts]

We are currently accepting early bird discounts for the upcoming 2026-27 winter season, including the "DAY PASS" card ticket with a recharge function and the "Season Pass" which allows you to fully enjoy Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort.

Don't miss this great opportunity; please consider taking advantage of it.

Click here for details on applying for season passes and day passes >>

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Updated December 13th 08:00

Lift/Course

Lift Course

Business period

Normal business

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    February 2025, 12 (Friday) - March 19, 2026 (Sunday)
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    8:30 ~ 17:00

*Hatsuka Ishiguchi and Kitaguchi: Friday, December 19, 2025 - Sunday, March 29, 2026

Nighttime operations

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    Every day from Saturday, December 27, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, and Fridays and Saturdays until Saturday, March 28
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    16:00~20:00

*Night skiing in the Hatsukaishi area is only available on Saturdays until March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

Current business status

Usage Guide

Lift operating status

Lift and course information

No.Lift NamedisplayScheduled operating times
A-1Sunrise Express
(chair/gondola)
Suspension
A-2Chuo Family LiftSuspension
A-3Tyrol Triple LiftSuspension
A-4Central High-Speed ​​Triple LiftSuspension
A-5High-speed mountaintop liftSuspension
B-1Tourism Express No. 1Suspension
B-2Tourism Express No. 2Suspension
B-3Kitamaruyama Family Pair LiftSuspension
B-4Tourism Express No. 3Suspension
B-5Green LiftSuspension
C-1Hatsukaishi No. 1 Triple LiftSuspension
C-2/C-3Hatsukaishi Family Triple Lift/Pair LiftSuspension
C-4Hatsukaishi Super LiftSuspension

in the region

No.LevelCoursesdisplayRemarks
1 Fairy Tale CourseClosed
2 Summit slopeClosed
3 Paradise CourseClosed
4 Ridge CourseClosed
5 Omaruyama SlopeClosed
6 Kitamaruyama Family SlopeClosed
7 Omaruyama BypassClosed
8 Green CourseClosed
9 Angel CourseClosed
10 Ginza SlopeClosed
11 Sunrise Line (upper part)Closed
11 Sunrise Line (lower part)Closed
12 Sailer CourseClosed
13 Hopi Hiller CourseClosed
14 Sportsman CourseClosed
15 Devil Down Course (uncompressed snow)Closed
16 Dynamic A Course (Ungroomed)Closed
17 Dynamic B CourseClosed
18 Gengoro CourseClosed
19 Dynamic BypassClosed
20 Central BypassClosed
21 Central Downhill CourseClosed
22 Giant Course (Ungroomed)Closed
23 Hatsukaishi BypassClosed
24 Forest courseClosed
25 Cruiser slopeClosed
26 Hatsukaishi Family SlopeClosed
27 Kamoshika SlopeClosed
 CoursesdisplayRemarks
Tree Run AreaSummit area (uncompacted snow)Closed
Giant Area (Ungroomed Snow)Closed
The Veranda Ishiuchi MaruyamaClosed10:00~16:00
Terrain parkClosed10:00~16:00
Monster pipeClosedOur operations for this season have now closed.

Trail Map

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Courses

Beginner course

  • 1

    Fairy Tale Course

    Run distance

    1,000 m

    maximum slope

    20 degrees

    average slope

    14 degrees

    Night game

    A 1,000m forest course that is safe even for beginners. On clear days, the views are great, so you can enjoy a long run while taking in the scenery. Be careful where the course joins the summit course. If you come from Gala Yuzawa, you will connect to this course.

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    Paradise Course

    Run distance

    830 m

    maximum slope

    16 degrees

    average slope

    9 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    The first half of the course is split into a half-pipe-like valley course and a ridge course with great views. After the two courses join, the slope becomes gentler, leading to the central slope and the Ginza slope.

  • 6

    Kitamaruyama Family Slope

    Run distance

    350 m

    maximum slope

    18 degrees

    average slope

    12 degrees

    Night game

    This gentle course is located behind the food court. There are no intersections or junctions with other courses, making it a safe area to ski on.

  • 8

    Green Course

    Run distance

    200 m

    maximum slope

    12 degrees

    average slope

    10 degrees

    Night game

    This gentle slope is located directly in front of you after getting off the gondola. Beginners coming from the main entrance are recommended to warm up here first.

  • 11

    Sunrise Line

    Run distance

    1,350 m

    maximum slope

    18 degrees

    average slope

    12 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    If you want to enjoy the Sunrise Express to the fullest, this is the line for you. You can also enjoy night skiing, and at 1,350m, it is the longest single course at Ishiuchi Maruyama.

  • 21

    Central Downhill Course

    Run distance

    200 m

    maximum slope

    12 degrees

    average slope

    10 degrees

    Night game

    If you go down from the Paradise Course through here to the Chuo Expressway Triple Lift station, you can enjoy a 1,300m long beginner course. To return to the Hatsukaishi area, continue on to the Hatsukaishi Bypass.

  • 24

    Forest course

    Run distance

    850 m

    maximum slope

    10 degrees

    average slope

    6 degrees

    Night game

    A gentle slope connecting the central area back to Hatsukaishiguchi. The entrance is to the left of the central No. 3 high-speed lift station.

  • 26

    Hatsukaishi Family Slope

    Run distance

    420 m

    maximum slope

    15 degrees

    average slope

    9 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Saturday only

    This is a beginner-friendly slope with wide, gentle slopes, perfect for practicing your first skiing experience.

  • 27

    Kamoshika Slope

    Run distance

    180 m

    maximum slope

    18 degrees

    average slope

    15 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Saturday only

    The first course at the Hatsukaishi entrance. It's a little steep, but the slope is wide and flat at the bottom, so it's safe. Be careful, though, as it gets crowded with people descending in the evening.

Intermediate course

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    Ridge Course

    Run distance

    250 m

    maximum slope

    21 degrees

    average slope

    15 degrees

    Night game

    From the summit high-speed lift station, you will ski down the slope on the right hand side. With Mt. Iiishi towering before you on the left, it is a slope with a spectacular view. It connects to the Giant Course and Paradise Course.

  • 7

    Omaruyama Slope

    Run distance

    500 m

    maximum slope

    30 degrees

    average slope

    13 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    This is a single run along the 3rd Tourist Express. It starts steeply, but widens at the base and becomes a gentle slope, making it easy for intermediate skiers. There is also an ungroomed area on the right side.

  • 9

    Angel Course (Snow Park)

    Run distance

    500 m

    maximum slope

    20 degrees

    average slope

    12 degrees

    Night game

    During the high season, a snow park is set up across the entire course, making it a lively course. Before the park was set up, it was also recommended as a wide, medium-sized slope.

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    Ginza Slope

    Run distance

    670 m

    maximum slope

    18 degrees

    average slope

    12 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    This is the most popular and lively course at Ishiuchi Maruyama. The wide course with a moderate slope allows you to enjoy making big turns to your heart's content.

  • 12

    Sailer Course

    Run distance

    350 m

    maximum slope

    29 degrees

    average slope

    18 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    Look for the Tyrol sign at the entrance. This is a popular ski course for exams and lessons, and is perfect for practicing basic skiing.

  • 13

    Hopi Hiller Course

    Run distance

    270 m

    maximum slope

    30 degrees

    average slope

    18 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    With a moderate slope and lift intervals, this is a perfect course for basic training. It is also frequently used as a practice run for schools.

  • 14

    Sportsman Course

    Run distance

    650 m

    maximum slope

    18 degrees

    average slope

    11 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    This is the first course you'll see when you arrive at the Central Entrance and get on the lift. The slopes are varied and the wide runs are perfect for beginners to experts to get their feet wet.

  • 18

    Gengoro Course

    Run distance

    500 m

    maximum slope

    25 degrees

    average slope

    13 degrees

    Night game

    If the Dynamic Course is too steep, take this route instead. Exit onto the Sportsman Course and exit at the Central Exit, or take the Dynamic Bypass to the North Exit.

  • 25

    Cruiser slope

    Run distance

    600 m

    maximum slope

    27 degrees

    average slope

    15 degrees

    Night game

    This is a popular trail for experienced skiers along the Hatsukaishi Super Lift. With a moderate slope and wide width, it is a popular trail for intermediate to advanced skiers. The right side is also used for pole running.

Advanced course

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    Summit slope

    Run distance

    900 m

    maximum slope

    35 degrees

    average slope

    15 degrees

    Night game

    This is the highest course in elevation, offering a downhill experience that takes you into a spectacular view of the Uonuma Plain and the Echigo Sanzan mountains. There are also ungroomed areas where you can enjoy high-quality powder snow.

  • 15

    Devil Down Course

    Run distance

    430 m

    maximum slope

    32 degrees

    average slope

    28 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    Entering the ski resort from the central entrance, Ishiuchi Maruyama's steepest slope stands before you. The entire slope is ungroomed, so you can enjoy fresh snow when it snows.

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    Dynamic Course A

    Run distance

    430 m

    maximum slope

    24 degrees

    average slope

    20 degrees

    Night game

    A challenging course awaits challengers at the north entrance. The entire course is ungroomed, and turns into powder during snowfall and natural mogul course in spring.

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    Dynamic Course B

    Run distance

    430 m

    maximum slope

    24 degrees

    average slope

    20 degrees

    Night game

    A challenging course awaits challengers at the north exit. It's wide, so you'll want to make big turns to conquer it. Beginners should take the Gengoro Course or the Sportsman → Dynamic Bypass to detour.

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    Giant course

    Run distance

    900 m

    maximum slope

    35 degrees

    average slope

    15 degrees

    Night game

    This is an intermediate/advanced course that can be accessed midway through the Paradise Course. About half of the course is ungroomed, so you can enjoy both powder and groomed snow. However, be careful as the course merges at the end of the steep slope.

Connecting course

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    Omaruyama Bypass

    Run distance

    170 m

    maximum slope

    18 degrees

    average slope

    10 degrees

    Night game

    This is a connecting course that runs from Kitamaruyama Family Slope towards the Sunrise Express stop and towards Omaruyama Slope.

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    Dynamic Bypass

    Run distance

    350 m

    maximum slope

    10 degrees

    average slope

    8 degrees

    Night game

    To the North Exit
    Return journey only

    To avoid the steep slopes and return to the north entrance, we recommend taking this detour from the Sportsman Course. Look for the large gate at the entrance.

  • 20

    Central Bypass

    Run distance

    150 m

    maximum slope

    10 degrees

    average slope

    6 degrees

    Night game

    During the period
    Open all day

    This is a connecting course that connects the Ginza and Tyrol slopes to the Tyrol Triple Lift.

  • 23

    Hatsukaishi Bypass

    Run distance

    850 m

    maximum slope

    10 degrees

    average slope

    6 degrees

    Night game

    This is a connecting course that traverses the central downhill course and returns to Hatsuka Ishiguchi from the central area.