Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort

Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 10.4 km of runs, 5 lifts, top 734 m

Above Itoigawa in western Niigata, where the mountains meet the Sea of Japan, Seaside Valley is a relaxed, mostly beginner-friendly area served by chairlifts. A hotel at the base makes it a simple overnight stop, and the gentle terrain suits families and newer skiers, with a few steeper pitches for variety.