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Now9°rain4 km/hUpdated 07:06, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 138 m
- peak
- 258 m
- vertical
- 120 m
- lifts
- 1
- runs
- 4
- longest run
- 0.8 km
- day ticket
- ¥3,500
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
Yakushi is a tiny, local-focused area in Niigata with heavy snow and a mix of beginner and intermediate terrain. It's closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, has no rental or lessons, and operates just one chairlift — but that's exactly the appeal if you want to avoid crowds.
Nearby resorts
- Koide0 cm3 km away
- Hakkai Sanroku0 cm9 km away
- Suhara0 cm10 km away
How it rides
Yakushi sits in Uonuma City, a snow-heavy pocket of Niigata north of the busier Yuzawa region. The mountain is small and deliberately low-key: one chairlift, four marked runs, and a base area stripped of the usual resort infrastructure. There's no rental shop, no ski school, no park — just terrain and snow. The riding is split between beginner-friendly pitches and some steeper lines, with a handful of intermediate options threading the middle.
The real draw here is simplicity and solitude. You'll find locals and dedicated powder chasers, not lift lines. The trade-off is operational friction: the area closes Tuesdays and Wednesdays in season, and there's no night skiing. If you're self-sufficient, comfortable with minimal amenities, and chasing untracked snow in a quiet setting, Yakushi delivers. Otherwise, the bigger resorts nearby offer more flexibility and services.
- website
- yakushi-ski.com
- where
- Niigata, Japan
Questions about Yakushi
How much snow is coming to Yakushi?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Yakushi?
Too warm at the base for the next five days; the top may still get snow. It depends on the freezing level: under 138 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Yakushi open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Yakushi?
The base is at 138 m and the top at 258 m. That is 120 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Yakushi have?
1 lift and 4 runs. The longest run is 0.8 km.
Where is Yakushi?
Yakushi is in Niigata, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Yakushi?
Koide (3 km), Hakkai Sanroku (9 km), Suhara (10 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.