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Overview
Lotte Arai Ski Resort is situated on Mount Okenashi in the Niigata Prefecture of Honshu, only 21 kilometres north of Myoko Kogen. It's not far away from the coast of Japan and roughly 50 kilometres from Nagano city.
Japan’s newest and most luxurious destination resort - Lotte Ari is an integrated resort with restaurants, bars, cafes, day spa and onsen. The resort offers 4 and 5-star luxury ski in and ski out accommodation.
Lotte Arai has a large ski area with something for everyone and is suitable for all abilities, with a major drawcard being it's off piste areas. Lotte Arai features a very impressive 951 metres of vertical terrain, with the opportunity for advanced riders to hike the ridge-line of Mt Okenashi and Mt Kogenashi for over 1000 metres of vertical terrain.
The size of the skiable terrain at Lotte Arai is officially 197 hectares including the 12 off piste zones, but it feels much bigger than that! However, there are only 11 dedicated courses with 25% of them being dedicated to beginners, 45% to intermediates and 30% to advanced skiers and snowboarders.
At the base of the mountain lies the impressive Lotte Arai Resort Hotel, providing luxurious accommodation. The resort consists of adjacent buildings which overlook the ski base station, The 4 star Lotte Arai Resort and The 5 star Lodge, Club and Nest buildings which offer deluxe western style suite style accommodation.
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Adventures & Attractions
Our recommended resort highlights.
Hoshizora Onsen & Pool
Relax in a Japanese onsen after a big day. Collected from 1750m depth, it’s rich in natural minerals. An indoor pool is also available year-round.
Lotte Arai Shopping
At Lotte Arai Resort, enjoy diverse shopping options: Hoshizora Winery for Japanese wines, a ski gear shop, and a souvenir store.
Lotte Arai Conference Room
The resort offers three conference halls: “Haneuma” for 110, “Seminar Room” for 60 (partitionable), and “Business Room” for 17.
Myoko Kogen Ski Resort
Myoko Kogen, with over 13m of snowfall annually, offers 4 connected ski resorts for all levels. Enjoy warm hospitality and a 40-min shuttle ride.
Myoko Sake Brewery
Explore Niigata’s historic sake breweries, just 40 minutes from Lotte Arai. Thanks to pure snow melt water and local rice, the sake is exceptional.
Takada Park
Explore the ruins of Castle Takada in Joetsu City, 30 mins from Lotte Arai. Open year-round, it’s renowned for cherry blossoms in April.
Lotte Arai Kids Room
Parents can enjoy skiing while kids (2-6 years) are cared for in the Kids Room, open 8am-12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Zip Lining
Soar 1,500m over snowy valleys at Lotte Arai. Asia's longest zipline, 239m high, is the ultimate winter thrill for speed-loving adventurers.
Tubing
Zoom down the fast tubing hill at Lotte Arai! Perfect for all ages, with a magic carpet to get you back up for more snowy fun.
Bouldering and Trampolines
Enjoy indoor bouldering and huge trampolines at Lotte Arai. Perfect for all ages to take an active break from the snowy slopes - fun for everyone!
- How to Reach Lotte Arai
- Resorts & City Guide
By Air
International travelers can fly into Narita or Haneda in Tokyo. Niigata offers flights from major Asian hubs, while Toyama handles domestic flights.
By Train
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Joetsu Myoko Station from Tokyo (1 hr 45 min) or Kanazawa (1 hr). A free shuttle bus runs from the station to the resort.
By Car
Driving from Tokyo or Osaka takes over 4 hours. Rental cars are available in Nagano, Toyama, or Niigata, with expressways offering easy access.
By Bus
Nagano Snow Shuttle runs to Myoko Kogen, from where a taxi or private transfer can be arranged to Lotte Arai.
By Private Transfer
Private or shared VIP transfers are available from Narita, Haneda, and from other resorts in Nagano or Niigata for direct access to Lotte Arai.
Below are some PDF tourist maps to help you navigate and enjoy your time at Lotte Arai.
