Seki Onsen Ski Resort + Japan's best powder snow!
Seki Onsen Ski Resort
Seki Onsen Ski Resort in Myoko, usually simply referred to as Seki by most foreign visitors, is perfect for those who desire a genuine back-country skiing experience with the best free-riding possibilities in Japan. This small two lift resort has firmly bounced onto the radar of foreign skiers as having some of Japan’s Best Powder Skiing. Find all the goods on the resort here plus Seki Onsen accommodation options.
Seki Onsen Ski Resort Information
Seki Onsen Ski Resort
Seki Onsen Ski Area in Myoko Japan is famous for its ungroomed snow and wild powder runs. There are only two small lifts and the top single seater lift is usually not open on quieter days. Despite this, visitors are able to access plenty of off-piste areas providing access to some spectacular terrain, forest trails and steep gullies. Little grooming of the slopes is done, if at all.
As the season winds down elsewhere in the local area from mid-March, Seki becomes a hive of activity with many events, including a banked slalom competition and fireworks festival. It is usually open in mid-December right through until early-mid May, long after most other local resorts have all closed.
While there are some areas suitable for beginners this is usually a resort that more advanced skiers and boarders head to in order to enjoy some of Japan’s best powder snow.
What’s different about Seki Onsen?
Apart from generally cheaper lift tickets than other Myoko ski resorts, Seki Onsen attracts a lot of hype for its steep tree skiing and the masses of snow that bestow the ski area – somewhere in the realm of 14-16 metres on average per season! But before you get too amped and ready to go, if it hasn’t snowed for a day or two at Seki the piste can get tracked out quickly. Hence timing is everything to avoid disappointment!
Seki Onsen Ski Resort: Ski Lift Prices
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Seki Onsen Accommodation & Village
The local village at the bottom of the lifts is unique, surrounded by traditional streets of days gone by and dotted with onsen hotsprings. So after spending a great day in the Seki powder, guests at Seki Onsen accommodation can relax in body and spirit with a soak in the onsen. Being only a small village there are fairly limited Seki Onsen accommodation options (see below) & places to eat.
Recommended Accommodation
Komatsu-ya
Located a very short walk from the lifts Komatsu-ya is a traditional Japanese ryokan but still with modern amenities
Yoshinoya
Just down from the Seki Onsen lifts Yoshinoya is a traditional Japanese inn much loved by it's many visitors over the years.
Tsubame Highland Lodge
Tsubame Highland Lodge is in a secluded forest setting, high above Seki Onsen, but just a short drive from the lifts
Seki Onsen Ski Resort Videos
Getting to Seki Onsen
Twenty minutes on the local bus from Sekiyama Station bound for Tsubame Onsen or ten minutes by taxi (fare 2,000 yen app.). Some unofficial shuttles run from Akakura Onsen (ask at your accommodation).
If you are a group of 5 or more the resort may offer a free pick up service. This service has to be booked in advance so please speak to your accommodation and ask them to help arrange pick up for you. Taxis can also be booked.
Webcams
See live conditions at Seki Onsen Ski Resort
Resort Road
There is currently no operating Seki Onsen Ski Resort webcam. The below image is the road up to the resort.
Maps
Village and Piste maps for Seki Onsen Ski Resort
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Official Contact Details:
Phone: +81 (0)255-82-2316
Official website: http://sekionsen.jp/
