Ikenotaira Onsen Alpenblick: wide slopes for learners and park riders
Resorts · 池の平温泉アルペンブリックスキー場 · Checked Oct 2026 for 2026–27
One of the widest slopes in Japan, a gentle lower half for learning, and a big terrain park.
Ikenotaira Onsen Alpenblick (池の平温泉アルペンブリック) sits below Mt Myoko between Akakura and Suginohara. The operator describes it as having some of the widest slopes in Japan, with a 4 km cruise and views of Mt Myoko and Lake Nojiri.
Myoko Tourism describes two parts: a central area with a long, wide slope whose lower half is gentle and good for learning, and the Alpenblick side with shorter runs, more ungroomed snow and tree areas. It is also known for its terrain park.
Personally I'd suggest Ikenotaira for a family with first-timers: the wide lower slope is easy to learn on and the Kids Garden keeps the little ones busy.
Best when
- First-timers and families: the slope is wide enough that it rarely feels crowded
- Park riders
- You want a mid-priced day ticket with published 2026–27 prices
Skip when
- Advanced skiers who want steeps: Myoko Tourism puts advanced terrain at 15%
- You want night skiing
Ikenotaira at a glance
- Hours
- 8:30–16:00
- Courses
- 10, longest 4,000 m
- Lifts
- 6 (1 quad, 5 pairs)
- Steepest
- 30°
- Terrain
- 40% beginner · 45% intermediate · 15% advanced
- Kids Garden
- Weekends & holidays 10:00–16:00, ¥500
Terrain and who it suits
The lower half of the main slope is wide and gentle, the classic learning slope. The Alpenblick side on the left has more ungroomed snow and tree areas for when a group splits by ability.
Lifts
- Quad chair — one
- Pair lifts — five
Lift count from Myoko Tourism.
Lift tickets for 2026–27
2026–27 prices published by the operator.
| Ticket | Adult | Others |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | ¥7,400 | Junior high & 60+ ¥6,200 · Primary ¥4,400 |
| 4 hours | ¥5,900 | ¥5,000 · ¥3,500 |
| 2 days | ¥13,300 | ¥11,300 · ¥7,900 |
| 3 days | ¥18,800 | ¥15,900 · ¥11,200 |
- Preschoolers ride free. A My Number card discount applies to Japanese residents only.
With kids
The Kids Garden is fully netted with a moving walkway, open 10:00–16:00 on weekends and public holidays, ¥500 (free for lift ticket holders and children 3 and under).
Getting there
Ikenotaira is a short drive from Akakura Onsen. The local bus from Myoko Kogen also serves Ikenotaira; see the transfer guide.
Where to stay
Where to stay near Ikenotaira
Hotels and lodges in Ikenotaira Onsen sit at the base, including Hotel Alpenblick next to the slopes.
Where to eat near Ikenotaira
Near the base in Ikenotaira:
All Myoko restaurants, with diet filters
Rental
Hire in Akakura Onsen, or at the resort's own counter.
Onsen after skiing
Day baths in Ikenotaira:
Questions people actually ask
- How much is a day ticket at Ikenotaira for 2026–27?
- ¥7,400 for adults, ¥6,200 for junior high students and over-60s, ¥4,400 for primary-school children. Preschoolers are free.
- Is Ikenotaira connected to Akakura?
- No. It is a separate resort with its own tickets, a short drive from Akakura Onsen.
Sources, checked Oct 2026
- Ikenotaira official site
- Alpenblick: 2026–27 lift and season pass prices
- Alpenblick ski area (hours, Kids Garden)
- Myoko Tourism: Ikenotaira Onsen
Prices and dates change. Check the resort before you travel.
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