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Myoko Kogen vs Sapporo Teine

Myoko Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere. Myoko Kogen's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

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
Myoko Kogen

3,281' of vertical

Best Value
Sapporo Teine

$45 day pass

Easiest Access
Sapporo Teine

1h from CTS

Best Village Vibe
Myoko Kogen

Charming, walkable village

Myoko Kogen
Niigata, Japan
$$Independent
Sapporo Teine
Hokkaido, Japan
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
7.5
Walkability
7.0
7.0
Village Vibe
8.0
7.0

Mountain

Vertical
3,281'
2,953'
Skiable Area
890 ac
494 ac
Green Runs
25%
30%
Trails
55
15
Lifts
20
10

Getting There

Airport
NRT
CTS
Drive Time
4.5h
1h
Road Ease
6.0
8.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$50
$45
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Myoko Kogen

194.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

236.3" total

122%

Sapporo Teine

129.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

128.2" total

99%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
194"97"0"
Myoko Kogen
Sapporo Teine

Key Insights

Myoko Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere. Myoko Kogen's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

  • Myoko Kogen's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Sapporo Teine's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Myoko Kogen offers more terrain variety (890 acres vs 494 acres)
  • Myoko Kogen's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Sapporo Teine starts at age 4

Best For

Myoko Kogen

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

Sapporo Teine

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Best For

Best for Beginners
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Best for Toddlers

Guides

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