Minamiuonuma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A snowy mountain slope with skiers and a clear blue sky.
Scenery of Minamiuonuma town and Mount Echigo-Komagatake, That's located near Echigo Yuzawa town, Niigata prefecture.
Sunny snow country town and snow scene, Niigata, Japan
YUZAWA, JAPAN - MARCH 22,2016 : Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort , located in Minamiuonuma District,Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Rice field and mountains, Minamiuonuma city , Niigata Japan; Shutterstock ID 1490123420; Purchase Order: -

Our guide on where to stay in Minamiuonuma

Find the best Minamiuonuma areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Muikamachi

While Muikamachi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Joetsu Kokusai Playland and Joetsu International Ski Area.

Maiko

While Maiko isn't home to many top sights, Maiko Snow Resort and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ryugon

Ryugon

4 out of 5
79 Sakado Minamiuonuma Niigata
The price is AU$223 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$223
15 July - 16 July
Stay at this ryokan in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free parking, private pools and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Senbuchi Park and Untoan Shrine are located ...
Ryugon
YUZAWA Yukinoyado

YUZAWA Yukinoyado

3 out of 5
995 Ishiuchi Minamiuonuma Niigata
The price is AU$227 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$227
23 July - 24 July
Stay at this ski hotel in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Gala Yuzawa and Ishiuchi Maruyama ...
8/10 Very good! (7 reviews)
"If a room has a shared toilet and bath, then they should say this clearly. They do not. It's rather expensive considering that the toilet is down the hall and shared with everyone else."

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

YUZAWA Yukinoyado
Hotel1800

Hotel1800

3 out of 5
1580-1 Ishiuchi Minamiuonuma Niigata
The price is AU$82 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$82
2 July - 3 July
Stay at this ski guesthouse in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Gala Yuzawa and Ishiuchi ...
5.6/10 (13 reviews)
"great for weekend stay. best with friends and families. authentic japanese tatami style hotel. walkable distance to ishiuci ski resort."

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hotel1800
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge - House B

3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge - House B

3 out of 5
834-2, Ishiuchi Tunnel Ishiuchi Minamiuonuma Niigata
Stay at this holiday home in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gala Yuzawa and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort ...
3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge - House B
2min walk to Maiko Ski Resort 1 group only pets ok

2min walk to Maiko Ski Resort 1 group only pets ok

Minamiuonuma City Niigata Prefecture
Stay at this ski villa in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Gala Yuzawa and Maiko Snow Resort ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"清掃が行き届いていて、マッサージチェアもあり、とても快適に過ごすことができました。犬猫連れで宿泊しましたが、過度な装飾もなく、安全に過ごすことができました。"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

2min walk to Maiko Ski Resort 1 group only pets ok
3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge House A

3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge House A

2 out of 5
Ishiuchi Minamiuonuma Niigata
Stay at this holiday home in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gala Yuzawa and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort are located ...
3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge House A
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Popular places to visit

スキー場のゴンドラ・ロープウェイ（Ski resort gondola lift）

Maiko Snow Resort

Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Maiko Snow Resort. Make time to visit the temples and spas while you're in the area.

Maiko Snow Resort
Ishiuchi Maruyama, Niigata, Japan, ski resort, Jan 2023

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

Joetsu Kokusai Playland

Bring the children to Joetsu Kokusai Playland and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Minamiuonuma. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Joetsu Kokusai Playland

Yaironomori Park

Explore the great outdoors at Yaironomori Park, a lovely green space in Minamiuonuma. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

Yaironomori Park

Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum in Minamiuonuma. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum

Hakkaisan Shrine

You can learn about the history of Minamiuonuma with a visit to Hakkaisan Shrine. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.

Hakkaisan Shrine

Activities

Ma Yansong / MAD Architects,“Tunnel of Light”

Echigo-Tsumari Art Tour Satoyama and Modern Art Experience

AU$353
per adult
Echigo-Tsumari Art Tour Satoyama and Modern Art Experience
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Cities near Minamiuonuma

Tokamachi

Tokamachi