Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort (Location: Suginozawa, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture) will begin "Myoko Suginohara Gondola" autumn foliage operations from October 11, 2025 (Saturday).
The spectacular scenery that Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort offers is undoubtedly the view from the gondola summit area. From approximately 1,500m above sea level, you can see the mountains of Nagano Prefecture (Hokushin area), Lake Nojiri, and on clear days, even Mount Fuji comes into view. The autumn foliage typically reaches its peak around mid-October at the Akakurayama South Slope Wetland Trail near the gondola summit station, while the golden larch trees reach their peak around late October. Depending on weather conditions, a sea of clouds may also appear, allowing you to enjoy magnificent scenery. This year, "Sunshine Morning Gondola - Early Morning Gondola Operations" will be held, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of autumn foliage illuminated by the refreshing morning light, and the Myoko Oktoberfest will be held on the opening day of October 11 (Saturday). There are also other events during the autumn foliage season, so please enjoy the autumn at Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort.
Myoko Oktoberfest Overview
Date and Time: October 11, 2025 (Saturday) 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Location: Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, near Suginohara Gondola boarding area
Admission: Free
Organizer: Smile Ice Cream
Myoko Oktoberfest Program
Live performances, picture book readings, food and agricultural product sales, handmade crafts, workshops, children's festival games, bonfire experience, fire-starting experience, free activities (swing, trampoline, slackline, kite flying), sports (hill dash race, molkky experience), and more.
*Some experiences may be paid.
Buggy riding experience (available for ages 6 and up) will also be available during the autumn foliage season.
For more details, visit Smile Ice Cream's website.
Other Autumn Foliage Events
Sunshine Morning Gondola - Early Morning Gondola Operations
Gondola boarding available 3 hours earlier than usual! Enjoy the autumn foliage illuminated by the morning sun.
Dates:
October 19, 2025 (Sunday), October 26 (Sunday), November 2 (Sunday) - Gondola operations begin at 6:00 A.M.
Myoko City sunrise times (forecast): October 19 - 5:58 A.M., October 26 - 6:05 A.M., November 2 - 6:12 A.M.
Pricing:
Purchase regular gondola round-trip tickets.
Rates: Adults (junior high school and above) 2,500 yen, Children (elementary school) 1,500 yen
*Preschool children are free with one accompanying adult. (Children's rates apply for additional children)
Location: Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, Suginohara Gondola Summit
Important Notes: May be canceled due to inclement weather.
Autumn Foliage Therapy Walking & Scenic Yoga Experience
Take a break from your busy daily life and slowly reconnect with yourself while viewing the autumn foliage of Myoko Togakushi Renzan National Park.
Dates: ①October 16 (Thursday) 1:00 P.M. - ②October 23 (Thursday) 1:00 P.M. - ③October 30 (Thursday) 1:00 P.M. -
Participation Fee: 3,200 yen (Gondola round-trip ticket + Yoga experience)
Location: Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, Suginohara Gondola Summit Area
Reservations and Inquiries:
Reservation required. Please make reservations through the Myoko Kogen Visitor Center website.
https://myokovc.com/ TEL: 0255-75-5270 (Reception hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)
Important Notes: May be canceled due to inclement weather. Please wear comfortable clothing and easy-to-walk-in shoes such as sneakers.
Autumn Foliage Festival
Mushroom soup service (limited quantity) and sales of Suginozawa brand rice "Gift from the Moon" will be held.
Date and Time: November 1, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00 A.M. - (Ends when supplies run out)
Location: Special venue next to Myoko Suginohara Gondola boarding area
Organizer: Suginozawa Tourism Association
