Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort – Overview
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort is a rather small mountain but comes with a lot of snow. The views from the peak can be amazing overlooking mountains and lakes. The is a est spot offering a 360 degree panoramic view of Lake Okutadami, Oze Park’s Mount Hiuchi, and Mount Echigo-Koma. It closes for park of the season only to open up again in the spring so be sure to check your dates. Maybe not the best place to learn to ski if you need an instructor, unless you speak Japanese.
Ski Season Length
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort opens from late November and then closes around early to mid January. It then reopens for spring skiing in March. Also, there are some pistes that are only open in the spring. Why does it close? Too much snow. It can be expensive to keep the road open up to the resort.
Hours of Operation
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort is open from 0830hrs to 1600hrs 7 days a week. See “Ski Season Length” though!
Is Night Skiing Available?
There is no night skiing.
Snow Park
Small but has a pipe.
Lift Tickets at Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
For the 24/25 ski season, please see below:
| 1 Day Lift Ticket | Price (incl tax) |
|---|---|
| Adult | Yen 4,500 |
| Senior (55 and older) | Yen 3,800 |
| Middle School | Yen 3,300 |
| Elementary | Yen 1,500 |
* Lift tickets are free for preschoolers.
*If you stay overnight at Nature College Green Garden you can purchase a one day ticket for just Yen 2,500 on weekdays and Yen 3,000 on weekends (cash only).
Families
Onsen
Cafeteria / Restaurants at Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort does not have a lot to offer here. The Summit Hut, located at the top of the mountain, offer some snacks (and a great 360 degree view). The Bunadaira Hut is another restaurant located at mid elevation. The is a large cafeteria located at the base near Lift 1.
Rentals
Yes, ski and snowboard equipment is available to rent.
Ski & Snowboard Schools
Yes, but only in Japanese.
Accommodation
Nature College Green Garden is the only accommodation available on mountain and is located close to Lift 1. It only has Japanese tatami mat style accommodation.
Parking
At Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort, parking policies vary depending on the day. On weekends and public holidays, parking fees are typically charged. For example, the first and second parking lots may charge Yen 1,000 on specific Sundays. However, on weekdays, parking is generally free. It’s advisable to check the resort’s official website or contact them directly for the most current parking information before your visit.
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort Ski Map
Videos from Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
- Beginner: 7 runs over 6 km
- Intermediate: 3 runs over 1.7 km
- Expert: 0 runs over 0 km
- Beginner: 0 runs over 0 km
- Intermediate: 1 runs over 0.4 km
- Expert: 0 runs over 0 km
- Beginner: 1 runs over 0.3 km
- Intermediate: 1 runs over 0.2 km
- Expert: 0 runs over 0 km
Ski Resorts Near Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
There are a total of 6 resorts within 25 km from this resort.
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Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort is 20.5km away!
Tadami Ski Area is 21.9km away!
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