Weather summary
About Matsudai
- base
- 213 m
- peak
- 381 m
- vertical
- 168 m
- lifts
- 2
- runs
- 3
- longest run
- 0.8 km
- day ticket
- Β₯2,500
- season
- Dec β Mar
Character
- Local hill
- Snow park
- Night skiing
Matsudai is a family-focused resort in Niigata with gentle slopes and night skiing. The terrain is beginner-heavy with modest vertical, making it ideal for learning but offering limited challenge for advanced riders.
Nearby resorts
- Matsunoyama Onsen8 km awayβ
- Cupid Valley13 km awayβ
- Sakae Club15 km awayβ
How it rides
Matsudai sits in Tokamachi City as a straightforward family hill with mellow pitches and a compact footprint. The 200m vertical and three runs are designed for progression β most terrain is beginner-friendly, with a small pocket of intermediate and advanced riding. The steepest slope hits 24 degrees, so don't expect anything steep or demanding.<br><br>The resort runs two pair lifts and stays open for night skiing most evenings, which adds some utility for weeknight sessions. A snowboard park sits on the upper slopes with basic features, and there's a dedicated kids area at the base. Lessons and equipment rental are available through the Matsudai Ski School, reinforcing the family-first positioning.<br><br>This is a local hill for learning and casual riding, not a destination resort. The Tokamachi area has two other small ski areas nearby, so if you're in the region and want options, they exist β but Matsudai itself is modest in scale and terrain variety.
- website
- ski.matsudai.jp
- where
- Niigata, Japan
Questions about Matsudai
When is Matsudai open?
The season usually runs from December to March.
How high is Matsudai?
The base is at 213 m and the top at 381 m. That is 168 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Matsudai have?
2 lifts and 3 runs. The longest run is 0.8 km.
Where is Matsudai?
Matsudai is in Niigata, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Matsudai?
Matsunoyama Onsen (8 km), Cupid Valley (13 km), Sakae Club (15 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resortβs time.