Iwappara Ski Resort
岩原スキー場
A wide-slope ski resort about 5 km east of Echigo-Yuzawa Station, with gentle gradients and open views, suitable for beginners and families, with views of Yuzawa town and the mountains.
Iwappara Ski Resort is located about 5 km east of Echigo-Yuzawa Station and is known for its broad, gentle runs, billed as the widest slopes around. It suits beginners and families, while also offering intermediate long runs and park features. The resort faces the Tanigawa mountain range and the Yuzawa town streets, with excellent views on clear days. During peak season, shuttle buses run from Echigo-Yuzawa Station and take about 10 minutes. A one-day pass costs about 5,500 yen.
Opening hours
Winter approx. 08:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Ponshukan Sake Museum (Echigo-Yuzawa)
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen Town
- Yukiguni-kan Museum
- Takahan Ryokan Kasumi Room
- Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway & Alp no Sato
- Maiko Snow Resort
- Daigenta Canyon & Lake
- Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort