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Hakuba Valley vs Myoko Kogen

Myoko Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Hakuba Valley offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Myoko Kogen leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Myoko Kogen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Myoko Kogen

194.3" average season

Best Terrain
Hakuba Valley

4,265' of vertical

Best Value
Myoko Kogen

$50 day pass

Easiest Access
Hakuba Valley

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Myoko Kogen

Charming, walkable village

Hakuba Valley
Nagano, Japan
$$Epic
Myoko Kogen
Niigata, Japan
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
7.5
Walkability
6.0
7.0
Village Vibe
7.5
8.0

Mountain

Vertical
4,265'
3,281'
Skiable Area
2,500 ac
890 ac
Green Runs
35%
25%
Trails
200
55
Lifts
130
20

Getting There

Airport
NRT
NRT
Drive Time
4.5h
4.5h
Road Ease
6.0
6.0

Cost

Passes
Epic
Independent
Day Pass
$65
$50
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Hakuba Valley

174.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

263.2" total

151%

Myoko Kogen

194.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

236.3" total

122%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
194"97"0"
Hakuba Valley
Myoko Kogen

Key Insights

Myoko Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Hakuba Valley offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Myoko Kogen's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Hakuba Valley's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Hakuba Valley offers more terrain variety (2,500 acres vs 890 acres)

Best For

Hakuba Valley

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,500 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Myoko Kogen

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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