Title: Minamiuonuma Travel Guide: Best of Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Minamiuonuma](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Hotels.d6342789.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Minamiuonuma](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Holiday-Rentals.d6342789.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Minamiuonuma Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Minamiuonuma.d6342789.Car-Hire-Guide)[Minamiuonuma Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma.d6342789.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Minamiuonuma Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Scenery of Minamiuonuma town and Mount Echigo-Komagatake, That's located near Echigo Yuzawa town, Niigata prefecture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342789/c77c0a6d-c7c4-4891-a0d3-99c4a19d91a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scenery of Minamiuonuma town and Mount Echigo-Komagatake, That's located near Echigo Yuzawa town, Niigata prefecture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342789/c77c0a6d-c7c4-4891-a0d3-99c4a19d91a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunny snow country town and snow scene, Niigata, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342789/22c4c150-6e1d-4059-b2e9-f8ac1340d48a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![YUZAWA, JAPAN - MARCH 22,2016 : Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort , located in Minamiuonuma District,Niigata Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342789/6a710a94-eff9-4104-95d2-dd0e34a109ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rice field and mountains, Minamiuonuma city , Niigata Japan; Shutterstock ID 1490123420; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342789/216a6b2c-bc97-498e-a857-24d6140a5d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Minamiuonuma Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6342789) ### Where to stay in Minamiuonuma ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Maiko.dx553248635976008295) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 International Ski Area and Suzuki Makino Memorial Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Muikamachi.dx553248635976008631) - Top hotels in Minamiuonuma - Top Holiday Rentals in Minamiuonuma ![Mistral](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22520000/22516900/22516863/04698e7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mistral 1659 ISHIUCHI Minamiuonuma NIigata £60 15 Mar - 16 Mar Stay at this inn in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and Maiko Snow Resort ... 7.8/10 Good! (46 reviews) For hostel or home stay living staff went out of there to make me comfortable Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=22516863&PinnedHotelID=22516863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342789) ![YUZAWA Yukinoyado](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121040000/121034900/121034890/4f304bae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YUZAWA Yukinoyado 995 Ishiuchi Minamiuonuma Niigata £48 16 Mar - 17 Mar Stay at this ski hotel in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and Gala Yuzawa ... 7.6/10 Good! (5 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=121034890&PinnedHotelID=121034890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342789) ![Hotel1800](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100368800/100368724/167ab366_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel1800 1580-1 Ishiuchi Minamiuonuma Niigata £47 11 Mar - 12 Mar Stay at this ski guesthouse in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort ... 5.2/10 (12 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=100368724&PinnedHotelID=100368724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342789) [See all 288 properties in Minamiuonuma](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6342789) 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. ![2min walk to Maiko Ski Resort 1 group only pets ok](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112120000/112114600/112114501/f683731e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and ... 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Hotels-2min-Walk-To-Maiko-Ski-Resort-1-Group-Only-Pets-Ok.h112114501.Hotel-Information) ![3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge - House B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119454500/119454403/a8f92df7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge - House B 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 Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and Gala Yuzawa ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Hotels-3BD-Yuzawa-Onsen-Lodge-House-B.h119454403.Hotel-Information) ![3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge House A](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119400000/119390500/119390431/3d203b14_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3BD Yuzawa Onsen Lodge House A Ishiuchi Minamiuonuma Niigata Stay at this holiday home in Minamiuonuma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and Gala Yuzawa are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minamiuonuma-Hotels-3BD-Yuzawa-Onsen-Lodge-House-A.h119390431.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Minamiuonuma](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6342789&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make time to visit the temples and spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maiko-Snow-Resort-Minamiuonuma.d553248621532775614.Attraction) ![Ishiuchi Maruyama, Niigata, Japan, ski resort, Jan 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775613/7711718b-e3aa-421f-868f-5041b60b1ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishiuchi-Maruyama-Ski-Resort-Minamiuonuma.d553248621532775613.Attraction) #### Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muikamachi-Hakkaisan-Ski-Resort-Minamiuonuma.d553248621583444256.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Joetsu-Kokusai-Playland-Minamiuonuma.d553248621562275013.Attraction) #### Yaironomori Park Explore the great outdoors at Yaironomori Park, a lovely green space in Minamiuonuma. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yaironomori-Park-Minamiuonuma.d553248621532775676.Attraction) #### Mount Hakkai Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Hakkai during your travels in Minamiuonuma. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. 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