Weather summary
Now8°partly cloudy4 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 280 m
- peak
- 405 m
- vertical
- 125 m
- lifts
- 1
- runs
- 4
- longest run
- 0.7 km
- day ticket
- ¥3,600
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
Ishiuchi Hanaoka is a small beginner-focused area in Niigata with one chairlift and mellow terrain. The resort has been closed for several seasons and will not operate in 2025–2026.
Nearby resorts
- Ishiuchi Maruyama0 cm2 km away
- Maiko0 cm2 km away
- Gala Yuzawa0 cm4 km away
How it rides
Ishiuchi Hanaoka sits in Minamiuonuma City, part of a region packed with over 20 ski areas. This is a tiny operation—one chairlift serving four runs in a 125-meter vertical—designed for families and first-timers learning the basics. The terrain is heavily weighted toward beginner slopes, with a modest intermediate section and minimal advanced options.
The resort has been shuttered for several seasons following coronavirus disruptions and shows no signs of reopening. If you're in the region, the much larger Ishiuchi Maruyama is nearby and operating. Minamiuonuma and neighboring Yuzawa Town are known for reliable snowfall, onsen hot springs, and easy access by train and road—making the broader area one of Japan's most popular ski destinations.
- website
- ishiuchi.or.jp
- where
- Niigata, Japan
Questions about Ishiuchi Hanaoka
How much snow is coming to Ishiuchi Hanaoka?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Ishiuchi Hanaoka?
Too warm at the base for the next five days; the top may still get snow. It depends on the freezing level: under 280 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Ishiuchi Hanaoka open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Ishiuchi Hanaoka?
The base is at 280 m and the top at 405 m. That is 125 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Ishiuchi Hanaoka have?
1 lift and 4 runs. The longest run is 0.7 km.
Where is Ishiuchi Hanaoka?
Ishiuchi Hanaoka is in Niigata, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Ishiuchi Hanaoka?
Ishiuchi Maruyama (2 km), Maiko (2 km), Gala Yuzawa (4 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resort’s time.