Weather summary
Now7°rain5 km/hUpdated 07:05, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 204 m
- peak
- 548 m
- vertical
- 344 m
- lifts
- 2
- runs
- 9
- longest run
- 2.0 km
- day ticket
- ¥3,800
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Snow park
Suhara is a compact Niigata resort with solid intermediate terrain and a 50/50 split between skiers and snowboarders. The mountain gets heavy snow but operates just two lifts, making it a low-key alternative to busier neighbors in the region.
Nearby resorts
- Yakushi0 cm10 km away
- Koshi Kogen0 cm11 km away
- Koide0 cm12 km away
How it rides
Suhara sits in Uonuma City, north of the famous Yuzawa corridor, and benefits from the same heavy snowfall that blankets the region every winter. The terrain breaks roughly even between beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, with a nice mix of pitch and flow. The quad lift and pair lift keep things simple and manageable, though the small footprint means you'll lap the same terrain regularly.
This is a quiet mountain by design—no night skiing, minimal crowds, and a straightforward base setup. The riding itself is forgiving enough for progression but has enough steepness and tree terrain to keep intermediate and advanced riders engaged on powder days. If you're looking to escape the Yuzawa scene and want consistent snow without the infrastructure or nightlife, Suhara delivers exactly that.
- website
- suhara-ski.com
- where
- Niigata, Japan
Questions about Suhara
How much snow is coming to Suhara?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Suhara?
Too warm at the base for the next five days; the top may still get snow. It depends on the freezing level: under 204 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Suhara open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Suhara?
The base is at 204 m and the top at 548 m. That is 344 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Suhara have?
2 lifts and 9 runs. The longest run is 2.0 km.
Where is Suhara?
Suhara is in Niigata, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Suhara?
Yakushi (10 km), Koshi Kogen (11 km), Koide (12 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.

