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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.
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Updated December 13th 08:00
Lift/Course
*Hatsuka Ishiguchi and Kitaguchi: Friday, December 19, 2025 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
*Night skiing in the Hatsukaishi area is only available on Saturdays until March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Run distance
1,000 m
maximum slope
20 degrees
average slope
14 degrees
Night game
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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.
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.
Run distance
350 m
maximum slope
18 degrees
average slope
12 degrees
Night game
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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.
Run distance
200 m
maximum slope
12 degrees
average slope
10 degrees
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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.
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.
Run distance
200 m
maximum slope
12 degrees
average slope
10 degrees
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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.
Run distance
850 m
maximum slope
10 degrees
average slope
6 degrees
Night game
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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.
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.
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.
Run distance
250 m
maximum slope
21 degrees
average slope
15 degrees
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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.
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.
Run distance
500 m
maximum slope
20 degrees
average slope
12 degrees
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Run distance
500 m
maximum slope
25 degrees
average slope
13 degrees
Night game
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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.
Run distance
600 m
maximum slope
27 degrees
average slope
15 degrees
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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.
Run distance
900 m
maximum slope
35 degrees
average slope
15 degrees
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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.
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.
Run distance
430 m
maximum slope
24 degrees
average slope
20 degrees
Night game
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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.
Run distance
430 m
maximum slope
24 degrees
average slope
20 degrees
Night game
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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.
Run distance
900 m
maximum slope
35 degrees
average slope
15 degrees
Night game
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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.
Run distance
170 m
maximum slope
18 degrees
average slope
10 degrees
Night game
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This is a connecting course that runs from Kitamaruyama Family Slope towards the Sunrise Express stop and towards Omaruyama Slope.
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.
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.
Run distance
850 m
maximum slope
10 degrees
average slope
6 degrees
Night game
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This is a connecting course that traverses the central downhill course and returns to Hatsuka Ishiguchi from the central area.
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
1699 Ishiuchi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6372
TEL:025-783-2222