Meiho Snow Resort
めいほうスキー場35°57′ N 137°03′ E679 m vertical12 runs12.7 kmSeasonal
Meiho suits skiers who want one long run and steep moguls an hour and a quarter from Ichinomiya, and the trade-off is that it sits apart from the Takasu resorts and their shared ticket.
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- Beginner6.5 km
- Intermediate3.4 km
- Advanced2.1 km
Figures the resort does not publish are measured from the map data.
OpenStreetMap maps 12 named runs and 6 lifts at Meiho Snow, and the guide measures each one against the elevation model.
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Ride every run at Meiho Snowコース
| Avg | Faces | Map | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| α5000Notes | 3,923 m | 678 m | 16° | 9.8° | E | ||
| α1400 | 1,329 m | 239 m | 16.6° | 10.2° | E | ||
| α1100 | 729 m | 166 m | 15.9° | 12.8° | E | ||
| α350 | 485 m | 79 m | 16.6° | 8.9° | E | ||
| β1000 | 1,027 m | 260 m | 20.4° | 14.2° | E | ||
| β900 | 765 m | 219 m | 22.3° | 16° | E | ||
| β500 | 989 m | 190 m | 19.1° | 10.9° | E | ||
| β300 | 331 m | 90 m | 22.2° | 15.3° | E | ||
| β200 | 250 m | 81 m | 21.1° | 17.9° | E | ||
| γ800Notes | 863 m | 309 m | 33.8° | 19.6° | E | ||
| γ900Notes | 727 m | 299 m | 28.8° | 22.3° | E | ||
| γ200 | 480 m | 113 m | 27.5° | 13.2° | NE |
Lengths, vertical, pitch and aspect are measured from OpenStreetMap run lines and the elevation model. Steepest is the hardest 60 m pitch. Read them as a guide and follow the signs on the hill.
Out of five
How it rides
- Powder
- 2 out of 5
- Trees
- 1 out of 5
- Steeps
- 4 out of 5
- Park
- 3 out of 5
- Beginners
- 4 out of 5
- Quiet
- 3 out of 5
- Value
- 4 out of 5
- Après
- 1 out of 5
- Family
- 4 out of 5
- Sidecountry
- 1 out of 5
Know the zones before you goエリア
CHIKEI PARK
parkIntermediate
Six natural-terrain features spread along the α5000 course from the top.
Good for terrain features
Beyond the ropes · Marked runs only
Meiho bans riding past the boundary line, into closed areas or across ropes, nets and signs for any reason. Anyone caught loses every ticket they hold, season passes included. Tracks inside a closed area belong to the ski patrol's safety checks.
- Never cross the ski area boundary, a rope, a net or a closure sign
- Riders who break the rule lose all lift tickets, season passes included
- Wear a leash on a snowboard when riding the lifts
6 lifts on the map
Know the liftsリフト
Season 2026/27
Buy the right ticket
- Adult day
- ¥6,300, about CAD 57 or USD 40 (October 2026 rates)
- Early and late season
- ¥5,300, about CAD 48 or USD 33 (October 2026 rates)
Adults are 18 to 59. Children from 4 to the end of primary school pay ¥2,500 every day. Over-60s pay ¥4,800 to ¥6,000 and ages 13 to 18 ¥4,300 to ¥5,500. The afternoon ticket from 12:00 costs ¥4,500 on weekdays. A round trip on the No. 3 and No. 4 quads to the viewing deck costs ¥2,000 without skis or a board, and a weekday dog pass costs ¥1,800. A ¥500 IC card deposit comes back with the card. Parking is free on weekdays and ¥1,000 a car at weekends.
Get thereアクセス
From Nagoya Station
- Drive
- About 1 hour 15 minutes from Ichinomiya JCT on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, leaving at Gujo Hachiman IC
- Bus
- Reserved day tour buses run from Nagoya, Ichinomiya, Gifu and Mikawa. A free reserved shuttle links Gujo Hachiman with the resort from mid-December to late March.
Parking holds 3,500 cars.
Meiho lies on the northeast face of Mt. Eboshi in Gujo's Meiho district, east of the Takasu cluster. Its signature course α5000 runs 5,000 m from the top at a gentle 8° average, with terrain features dotted along it. Four quads and a pair lift serve 12 named courses.
The steep end is short and serious. γ800 hits 38° and the resort calls it its toughest pitch, and γ900 is a long mogul field from the top that turns to powder on fresh mornings. On weekdays dogs can ride the No. 3 and No. 4 quads, and a pet course lets owners ski with them.
Meiho changes its lift hours for 2026/27, with the first lifts at 8:00 and at 7:30 on February weekends. A free shuttle bookable from Gujo Hachiman runs from mid-December to late March, so a stay in the castle town works without a car.
Worth knowing
- Weekday parking is free, and season pass holders park free at weekends too.
- Book the free Gujo Hachiman shuttle ahead; it leaves the Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo at 8:15 and takes about 75 minutes.
- Season pass holders get half-price entry at Meiho Onsen Yuseikan, ¥400 instead of ¥800.
Quick answers about Meiho Snow Resortよくある質問
How much is a Meiho lift ticket for 2026/27?
An adult day ticket costs ¥5,300 on weekdays, ¥6,300 at weekends in December, January, March and April, and ¥6,500 at weekends in February.
How long is the longest run at Meiho?
The α5000 course runs 5,000 m from the top of the resort.
Can you bring a dog to Meiho Snow Resort?
Yes, on weekdays. A dog day pass costs ¥1,800 for the No. 3 and No. 4 quads, and a pet course lets owners ski with their dogs.
Is Meiho Snow Resort open all year?
Meiho Snow Resort opens for part of the year. Meiho has published 2026/27 lift prices and new lift hours but had not announced its opening day by 11 October 2026.
How big is Meiho Snow?
Meiho Snow has 12 runs and 5 lifts over 679 m of vertical, from 898 m at the base to 1,577 m at the top. OpenStreetMap maps 12.7 km of piste there.
How steep is Meiho Snow?
The steepest mapped pitch at Meiho Snow is about 33.8° over 60 m. We measure it from OpenStreetMap's run lines and the elevation model. Its advanced and expert runs add up to 2.1 km of the mapped total.
Can you ride off-piste at Meiho Snow?
Meiho bans riding past the boundary line, into closed areas or across ropes, nets and signs for any reason. Anyone caught loses every ticket they hold, season passes included. Tracks inside a closed area belong to the ski patrol's safety checks.
How do you get to Meiho Snow from Nagoya Station?
Meiho Snow is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Ichinomiya JCT on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, leaving at Gujo Hachiman IC by car from Nagoya Station. By bus: Reserved day tour buses run from Nagoya, Ichinomiya, Gifu and Mikawa. A free reserved shuttle links Gujo Hachiman with the resort from mid-December to late March.
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