Preparing for the 2026-27 season.

In a transparent dome tent,
A cafe with a spectacular view above the clouds.
Ishiuchi Maruyama Day Trip Gondola Tour

It's a 70-minute Shinkansen ride from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, followed by a 10-minute free shuttle bus ride. This is a great value package that includes a round-trip gondola ticket.

Price (per person): ¥00,000-¥00,000 *Includes round-trip reserved Shinkansen seats + round-trip gondola ticket. Please see the plan section below for details on what is included.

Four reasons why Ishiuchi Maruyama was chosen

Even those who don't ski can enjoy the spectacular views of the snow-covered mountains, which is one of the unique charms of Ishiuchi Maruyama.

The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama's transparent dome tent

The much-talked-about "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama"

The transparent dome tent set up on top of the mountain is a popular photo spot on social media. There's also a cafe with a fireplace, so even those who don't ski or just want to relax can unwind above the clouds.

Spectacular views from the gondola

Take a leisurely stroll through the air in a gondola.

Simply by riding the gondola, you'll be transported to a mountaintop area where a world of pure white snow unfolds before you. Even if you don't ski or snowboard, you can enjoy an extraordinary view just by taking the ride.

The diverse terrain of Ishiuchi Maruyama

A total of 27 courses with diverse terrains

This large-scale ski resort boasts a total of 27 courses: 9 for beginners, 9 for intermediate, 6 for advanced, and 4 connecting courses. It also features a tree run area for free-style skiing and a snow park where you can try out tricks, catering to those who want to ski seriously.

Ishiuchi Maruyama High-Speed Lift

Efficiently explore the area with 13 gondola lifts.

With 13 lifts, including the "Sunrise Express" gondola, the central high-speed triple lift, and the mountaintop high-speed lift, you can move smoothly around the slopes. Wait times are short, so you can ski as much as you want even on a limited day trip.

🎿 For those who want to seriously ski on the slopes: This plan includes a round-trip gondola ticket. If you wish to ski on all 24 courses, please purchase a lift ticket separately on-site. For details on the number of courses and advanced features such as tree runs and snow parks, please see our summary of Ishiuchi Maruyama's course widths and advanced features.

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Shinkansen and gondola tickets can be booked in a single reservation.

There's no need to book Shinkansen seats and round-trip gondola tickets separately. You can secure both reserved seats and tickets for the round trip with a single reservation. Shinkansen tickets can be issued at the station, so there's no need to go to a travel agency counter.

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Arrangements and support are handled by Japanese travel agencies.

Since this tour is planned and arranged by a Japanese travel agency within the T-LIFE Group, you can receive Japanese-language support from the travel agency in case of any problems on the day of the tour.

The cancellation process is simple.

If your plans change after making a reservation, simply log in to your My Page and click the cancel button to complete the process. The procedure is very straightforward.

Ishiuchi Maruyama Day Trip Plan

This is a day trip package that includes round-trip reserved seats on the Shinkansen bullet train and round-trip gondola tickets.

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Day trip Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Logo

[Niigata Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort] Ski & Snowboard Trip by Shinkansen | Lift Ticket Included

🚅 Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket 🎫 includes lift ticket

This great value package includes reserved seats on the Shinkansen bullet train and a lift ticket (8.5-hour pass) for Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. The resort boasts 25 diverse courses made with 100% natural snow, enjoyable for skiers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Departure point: Tokyo Station / Period: January to March 2026 (2026 season)
Playing in the snow at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Day trip Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Logo

[Niigata Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort] Snow Play by Shinkansen | Round-trip Gondola Ticket Included

🚅 Shinkansen (bullet train) 🎫 Pass included

This great value package includes reserved seats on the Shinkansen bullet train and round-trip gondola tickets for Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. It also includes access to "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama," a popular photo spot, and areas for snow activities like sledding.

Departure point: Tokyo Station / Period: January to March 2026 (2026 season)
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Day trip plan to enjoy spectacular scenery

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort - Snow Play with Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Access | Includes Round-Trip Gondola Ticket

🚅 Shinkansen (bullet train) 🎫 Pass included

This package includes round-trip reserved seats on the JR Shinkansen (bullet train) and round-trip gondola tickets for Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. It's approximately a 10-minute free shuttle bus ride from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Information on using "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama" and nearby snow play areas will be provided on-site. If you plan to ski or snowboard, please purchase lift tickets and rentals separately on-site. For course information, please see the course description article.

🗓️ 2026-27 season (typically late December to late March / subject to change depending on snow conditions)

Daily Model Schedule

Here's an example of a day trip that's easy to imagine, even for first-timers.

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Around 7:30

Departing from Tokyo Station

Board the JR Joetsu Shinkansen. You can also board from Ueno Station or Omiya Station.
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Around 08:40

Arriving at Echigo-Yuzawa Station

Take the free shuttle bus from the East Exit bus rotary. The ride to the ski resort takes about 10 minutes.
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Around 09:50

Arrived at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. Completed procedures such as lift ticket issuance and rentals.

We've arrived at the ski resort. We'll get our lift tickets and rentals ready.
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Around 10:30

Take the gondola to the mountaintop area.

Take a stroll through the air in a gondola. Enjoy the snowy landscape stretching out below.
10:40〜14:00

Scenic View Time / Skiing on the Slopes

At "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama," you can enjoy taking photos and visiting the cafe, or if you want to ski seriously, you can purchase a lift ticket on-site and enjoy the diverse terrain of all 27 courses.
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Around 15:00

Take the shuttle bus to Echigo-Yuzawa Station.

You can enjoy concluding your trip by stopping by a day-trip hot spring or souvenir shop near the station.
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Around 17:00

Departing from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, heading to Tokyo Station.

Take the Shinkansen to Tokyo Station. You can enjoy stunning scenery and plenty of skiing even on a day trip.
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Around 18:10

Arrived at Tokyo Station

We'll arrive in Tokyo in the evening. You can have dinner after you get back to Tokyo.

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