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Snow Last update Feb 04,2025 07:34

  • New Snow

    19cm

  • Snow level

    503cm

    at Zendana Station

  • Total snow accumulation

    1006cm

  • Quality of snow

    Dry Upper

    Dry Bottom

Dashboard

A heavy snowfall is forecasted. It looks like it will be a great day for powder! [Feb 04,2025 07:30]


Today's Status

  • Map Image

    Last update Feb 04,2025 09:25

    Lift name

    Operating time

    Status

    • Lift name Arai Gondola

      Operating time First Class
      8:00 - 15:00
      Economy Class
      8:30 - 15:00

      Status Open

    • Lift name Zendana Lift

      Operating time First Class
      8:15 - 15:30
      Economy Class
      8:45 - 15:30

      Status Open

    • Lift name Kokenashi Lift

      Operating time 8:45 - 15:45

      Status Open

    • Lift name Sanroku 1st lift

      Operating time 8:30 - 16:00

      Status Open

    • Lift name Sanroku 2nd lift

      Operating time 8:40 - 16:00

      Status Open

    • Open

    • In preparation

    • Close

    • Season Off

  • Map Image

    Last update Feb 04,2025 11:56

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Be Free(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Encore(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Legendary(OFF PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Bear Valley(ON PISTE)

      Status Close

    • Course name Myoko Long Run(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Exciter(OFF PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Mamushigaeshi(OFF PISTE)

      Status Close

    • Course name Tategami(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Roppongi Road(ON PISTE)

      Status In preparation

    • Course name Discovery(OFF PISTE)

      Status Close

    • Course name Umanose(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Sunrise(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Village Road(ON PISTE)

      Status Close

    • Course name Pony(ON PISTE)

      Status Full slope Open

    • Full slope Open

    • Partially skiable

    • In preparation

    • Close

    • Season Off

  • Map Image

    Last update Feb 04,2025 11:05

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Big Bowl (Top)

      Status Close

    • Course name Big Bowl ( Bottom )

      Status Close

    • Course name Higashi Shamen (Top)

      Status Close

    • Course name Higashi Shamen ( Bottom )

      Status Close

    • Course name Zendana Bowl

      Status Close

    • Course name Funaishi

      Status Full slope Open

    Course name

    Status

    • Course name Happy Place

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Benzaku

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name Wase

      Status Close

    • Course name Mamushi

      Status Close

    • Course name Osoto

      Status Full slope Open

    • Course name KG

      Status Close

    • Full slope Open

    • Partially skiable

    • In preparation

    • Close

    • Season Off

*Situations are subject to change due to weather, snowfall, etc.


IKON PASS

The Ikon Pass is the world's premier season pass linking winter resorts owned and managed
by Alterra Mountain Company (headquartered in Colorado, U.S.A.) and its partner resorts.
It allows you to visit 50+ ski resorts around the world.
This is the second resort in Japan to join the Ikon Pass program, following Niseko (Hokkaido).
Ikon Pass is available in three types of season passes to suit your skill level and other requirements.
For details and purchase, please visit the official Ikon Pass website.


WINNER OF THE 2024 SKI ASIA AWARDS

■ WINNER
Japan’s Best Ski Resort for Powder
Japan’s Best Ski Hotel
Japan’s Best Snowsports School


□ Highly Commended
(Highly Commended)
Japan’s Best Ski Resort (Overall)

2024 Ski Asia Awards

Lotte Ari Resort, Ski Rental

◆ Save ¥500 when you make an online booking in advance.

Advance booking allows you to pick up your order smoothly on the day of delivery.
No need to fill in size on the day
Open Hours: From the start of lift operation to the end of operation.

* Same-day reservations are not available.
* Only available on the designated date.
* Date changes and cancellations are not accepted.
* Lift tickets and rentals cannot be settled together.


Lotte Ari Resort, Ski Season

◆ Save ¥500 when you purchase lift tickets (1-day pass) online

Buying lift tickets online is cheaper than buying them at the ski area, and you can save time by not waiting in line at the automatic ticketing machines for lift tickets.

Information on how to exchange lift tickets

1. purchase lift tickets for Alpine Mountain Resort on the following online purchase page
If you are not eligible for this service, please purchase at the ticket center counter.
Please confirm the validity period at the time of purchase. 2.

2. Scan the QR code of your electronic voucher on the ticket machine to receive your ticket.

Location of exchange machine:
- P1 One-day parking arcade (arcade under HOSHIZORA Onsen)
- Arai Building B1 vending machine corner
- Village Station 1F in front of the entrance

* If you cannot generate a QR code or have trouble using the exchange machine, please visit the ski area counter.
This is not a sightseeing lift ticket. 3.

3. After exchanging your lift ticket, you can board the gondola or lift gate directly.


ARAI MOUNTAIN RESORT Official PV

A perfect moment spent at slopes
that boast the greatest accumulation of powder snowfall in all Japan

Enjoy skiing in an expansive area of Mt. Okenashi (Okenashiyama), covered with thick layers of snowfall.
The clear view to the sea provided on fair-weather days is just another of the magical elements of these mountains. We give you the best experience possible, not to be found at any other ski resort.

  • Altitude 951m

    summit of Zendana lift: 1,280 m / gondola boarding location: 329 m

  • Off-piste 10 areas/1.608㎢

    Intermediate 20%、Advanced 60%、Expert 20%

  • Total Skiing Area 2.14㎢

  • Longest ski-run distance 7km

    Bear Valley・Myoko Long Run・Roppongi Road ・Village Road ・Pony

  • Number of courses 14 ski courses

    beginner: 36%, intermediate:36%, advanced: 21% 、Expert 7%

  • Lifts 5 types

    gondola, two types of pair lifts, two types of quad-lifts

Lift Tickets

Find out the price of lift tickets.

Activity

Experience a wide variety of unique indoor-outdoor activities in white winter.

ADVENTURE TICKET (3 TICKETS)

Introduction of ADVENTURE TICKET (3 TICKETS).

[Adventure Ticket Available]Snow Adventure(HIZUME)

The HIZUME sledding area, offers a variety of snow activities for not only beginners, but activities that families and children can all enjoy together.

[Adventure Ticket Available] Playground

From authentic bouldering walls to square trampolines and fun-walls, this playground has it all!

[Adventure Ticket Available] Zip Line

A Zip line is an adventure-filled ride on a pulley, with a harness attached to a wire rope. With just a single wire, you get a 360-degree view and each ride is a new adventure.

[Adventure Ticket Available] WINTER GONDOLA

The gondola at ARAI SNOW RESORT takes around 15 minutes one-way. From atop the Zendana Station, you can enjoy the view of the vast plains and the surrounding mountains.

Snow Rafting

You can enjoy the snowfield by riding a snow rafting boat (rubber boat) attached to a snowmobile.

[ ONCE A MONTH ] SNOW SPORTS DAY

Event held only on the 3rd Sunday of January to March Team competition field day

Experience Tour

Zip Tour

The Zip Tour operated by LOTTE ARAI RESORT is a total of 1,501 meters in length and spans a height difference of about 240 meters. It descends sharply from its 950-meter peak to a spot at an altitude

Snowdrive Tour

Enjoy the spectacular winter scenery with ARAI MOUNTAIN RESORT' Snow drive Tours. Even guests who cannot ski or snowboard can enjoy the snowy mountains.

ARAI Craft Class

A fun winter-only craft class.

SNOWMOBILE TOURS

This snowmobile tour promises a good time for everyone, from first-timers to experienced riders.

Motor paragliding tours

Motor paragliding experience in the sky while enjoying the spectacular scenery You can enjoy the panoramic view from the sky with an instructor in a paraglider equipped with an engine.

Events

Offers

Rooms

With our comfortable rooms and attentive service,
you’ll be elevated from the everyday into a luxurious atmosphere
that calls to mind a European villa.
Rooms also come in multiple varieties,
so you can choose the one that fits with your style.

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Hotel information

1966 Ryozenji, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan,
LOTTE ARAI RESORT
TEL +81-255-75-1100

Transportation Book the shuttle online