Resort Comparison

Hakuba Valley vs Myoko Kogen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

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

—

Lifts

130

—

Getting There

Airport

NRT

—

Drive Time

4.5h

—

Road Ease

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

Independent

—

Day Pass

$65

$50

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Hakuba Valley

Nagano, Japan

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical4,265'

Skiable Area2,500 ac

Green Runs35%

Trails200

Getting There

AirportNRT

Drive Time4.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$65

Cost TierModerate

Myoko Kogen

Niigata, Japan

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical3,281'

Skiable Area890 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails55

Getting There

AirportNRT

Drive Time4.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$50

Cost TierModerate

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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Resort Comparison

Hakuba Valley vs Myoko Kogen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

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

—

Lifts

130

—

Getting There

Airport

NRT

—

Drive Time

4.5h

—

Road Ease

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

Independent

—

Day Pass

$65

$50

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Hakuba Valley

Nagano, Japan

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical4,265'

Skiable Area2,500 ac

Green Runs35%

Trails200

Getting There

AirportNRT

Drive Time4.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$65

Cost TierModerate

Myoko Kogen

Niigata, Japan

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical3,281'

Skiable Area890 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails55

Getting There

AirportNRT

Drive Time4.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$50

Cost TierModerate

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)