Meiho sits on the northeastern slopes of Mt Eboshi in Gujo City, pulling snow from the Japan Sea and building a loyal following among riders from Nagoya, Osaka, and the Kansai region. The mountain opened in 1989 and has evolved into a snowboarder-friendly resort, with nearly two-thirds of the daily crowd on boards. The terrain splits evenly between beginner and advanced runs, with a solid intermediate core, making it accessible across skill levels without feeling watered down.<br><br>The lift infrastructure is straightforward: four quad lifts and one pair lift serve the 700m vertical, with no gondolas or ropeways. Riding flows reasonably well, though the longest course at 5,000m does flatten out toward the base, so managing momentum on the way down matters. The resort operates daily from 8:00am to 4:30pm (7:30am on holidays) with no night skiing, and there's no shortage of park terrain—Chikei Park spans multiple areas on the slopes, which aligns with the resort's snowboarder-heavy vibe.<br><br>The base area includes a kids' snow park and rental facilities, and lessons are available. Most visitors drive or take a bus from the valley below; train access isn't convenient. This is a working mountain for the region's regular riders, not a destination resort, so expect a local feel and straightforward amenities rather than après-ski energy.