Weather summary
Now6°sunny1 km/hUpdated 07:04, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 1,557 m
- peak
- 2,120 m
- vertical
- 563 m
- lifts
- 2
- runs
- 5
- longest run
- 3.2 km
- day ticket
- ¥5,200
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
Kaida Kogen Mia sits high on Mt Ontake's northeastern slopes with reliable snow and a mix of beginner and advanced terrain. The compact two-lift setup and modest run count mean quick laps, though limited infrastructure keeps crowds manageable.
Nearby resorts
- Ontake0 cm7 km away
- Kiso Fukushima0 cm12 km away
- Yabuhara Kogen0 cm18 km away
How it rides
Kaida Kogen Mia occupies a straightforward niche: a small, high-elevation resort in Nagano's Kiso region that catches serious snow and stays cold. The riding spans beginner-friendly groomed runs alongside steeper pitches, with terrain split evenly between easier and more demanding slopes. The quad and pair lift setup is no-frills, but the vertical is solid and the mountain rides efficiently for a day trip or short stay.
The base sits at 1557m and the top breaks 2100m, which means consistent snow quality through the season and fewer warm-weather closures than lower resorts. Conditions tend to be firm and fast rather than soft, and the steepest pitches push 32 degrees. A snowshoe course off the quad adds a small alternative activity, and a kids' park near the base handles younger riders. The area opens early (8:30am) and closes by 4:30pm, with no night skiing.
Kaida Kogen Mia is quiet and straightforward—there's no pretense here, just riding. The trade-off is isolation: the town of Kiso is modest, après-ski is limited, and the resort's small footprint means it's best suited to riders who value consistent snow and low-key efficiency over amenities or nightlife.
- website
- miaski-resort.com
- where
- Nagano, Japan
Questions about Kaida Kogen Mia
How much snow is coming to Kaida Kogen Mia?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Kaida Kogen Mia?
Snow to the base on Sun 8, Tue 10, Wed 11. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 1,557 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Kaida Kogen Mia open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Kaida Kogen Mia?
The base is at 1,557 m and the top at 2,120 m. That is 563 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Kaida Kogen Mia have?
2 lifts and 5 runs. The longest run is 3.2 km.
Where is Kaida Kogen Mia?
Kaida Kogen Mia is in Nagano, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Kaida Kogen Mia?
Ontake (7 km), Kiso Fukushima (12 km), Yabuhara Kogen (18 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.