IT MAY ALREADY BE MARCH, but that doesn’t mean
ski season is wrapping up. At LOTTE Arai Resort in
Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, skiers can
swish down the slopes and enjoy some of the world’s
best skiing until May. So far this year, the area boasts
more than 16 feet of powdery, light, fluffy snow.
SKI SEASON KICKED OFF December 2018, and
skiers around the globe descend on LOTTE Arai Resort
for downhill skiing surrounded by a picturesque snowy
landscape and 5-star accommodations. The luxury
boutique resort reopened December 2017 after an
extensive renovation and is now equipped with some
of the world’s best facilities. Niigata Prefecture in the
northeastern part of Japan is widely known as the
origin of skiing in the country.
ADDING TO THE EXCEPTIONAL skiing, LOTTE Arai
Resort’s location at Mt. Ohkenashi allows skiers at
the top to enjoy stunning sea views on a clear day.
A total of 14 courses are on offer, with the longest
at more than 17,000 feet. The resort caters to all
levels of skiers, with courses for beginners, mid-levels
and experts distributed throughout. LOTTE Arai Resort
hosts the world-renowned Freeride World Tour Japan
Series this month.
CHILDREN WILL RELISH in the sleigh area, and
everyone in the group will love the abundance of
winter sports on offer. It’s not all about skiing. Asia’s
longest zip line, at nearly 5,000 feet and more than
3,000 feet above sea level, can be found at LOTTE
Arai Resort, as can the longest tubing course in
Japan. Other amenities include bouldering, a square
trampoline and more. After hitting the slopes, unwind
in a fantastic outdoor onsen created naturally by
alkaline-based spring water. Complete your après ski
experience by indulging in delicious, fresh seafood
and traditional Japanese liquor.
WINTER DELIGHTS AWAIT travelers to LOTTE Arai
Resort. For inquiries and reservations, visit lottehotel
.com/aria-resort/en.
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