- Myoko (Niigata) is the place to be if you’re chasing powder, often receiving the most snowfall in Japan – up to 15m a season
- With the Snow Chaser Pass you’ll have access to 10 resorts across Myoko, Madarao and Shiga Kogen
- Its small village, Akakura, has a variety of accommodation and a selection of quality bars and restaurants
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Myoko Kogen Accommodation
Myoko has a variety of accommodation options in Akakura Village. Check out our top recommendations here. -
Myoko Kogen
Ski Packages
We offer a wide variety of packages in Myoko, including the best backpacker lodges, hotels apartments and lodges. -
Guided
Group Tours
It’s all about that famous Japow and our mountain guides have spent many seasons in Japan so they know where to go to get the best snow! They'll be on hand to guide you around both on and off mountain for a truly amazing Japanese Snow Holiday. Check out what tours visit Myoko -
Myoko Kogen
day tours
If you're wanting to take a rest day after a few big days on the mountain there are some good day tour options from Myoko. -
Myoko Kogen Dining
The small village of Akakura Onsen has a great selection of bars and restaurants to keep you fed and entertained when off the mountain. -
How to get to
Myoko Kogen
You have a few different options for getting to Myoko from Tokyo and other cities. Check out which option is best for you. -
Myoko Kogen Trail Maps
Myoko has so much terrain to ride across its five local resorts and three further resorts not far away. Read on and find out which resort is best suited to you. -
Myoko Kogen School
Group Tours
Looking to plan an overseas school tour to Myoko? Let us do the organisation for you with our team of experienced school travel specialists.
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