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Joetsu Kokusai vs Sapporo Teine

Joetsu Kokusai excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Joetsu Kokusai leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Joetsu Kokusai

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Joetsu Kokusai

227.9" average season

Best Terrain
Joetsu Kokusai

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Joetsu Kokusai

$45 day pass

Easiest Access
Sapporo Teine

1h from CTS

Best Village Vibe
Joetsu Kokusai

Pleasant base area

Joetsu Kokusai
Niigata, Japan
$$Independent
Sapporo Teine
Hokkaido, Japan
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
4+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
7.5
Walkability
7.5
7.0
Village Vibe
7.0
7.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,953'
2,953'
Skiable Area
617 ac
494 ac
Green Runs
30%
30%
Trails
22
15
Lifts
6
10

Getting There

Airport
NRT
CTS
Drive Time
3h
1h
Road Ease
7.0
8.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$45
$45
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Joetsu Kokusai

227.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

278.1" total

122%

Sapporo Teine

129.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

128.2" total

99%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
228"114"0"
Joetsu Kokusai
Sapporo Teine

Key Insights

Joetsu Kokusai excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Best For

Joetsu Kokusai

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Sapporo Teine

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
  • 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

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