Kagura Ski

Experience the longest ski season in Japan at Kagura, with excellent spring skiing and reliable snow conditions throughout the season.
Powder
9.0
Terrain
8.0
Family
5.0
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About the Resort

• Kagura Ski Resort sits in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture, and is made up of three inter-linked zones—Kagura, Mitsumata, and Tashiro—forming part of the wider Mt Naeba area.

• At altitudes that top out around 1,845 m, the slopes are regularly blanketed in light, dry powder.

• That elevation also delivers one of Japan’s longest lift-served seasons, typically running from late November to mid-May.

• Wide, mellow groomers welcome beginners and intermediates, while ungroomed tree runs and side-country gates keep powder hunters busy.

• Tashiro links to neighbouring Naeba via the 5.5 km “Dragondola,” unlocking an even larger playground under a single ticket.

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Key Stats

Snow Depth
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Courses
32
Longest Run
4,900m
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Why You'll Love This Ski Resort

• Easy Tokyo Access & Convenience: A ~80-minute Joetsu Shinkansen ride to Echigo-Yuzawa followed by a 20–30 minute bus gets you from city streets to the Mitsumata or Tashiro base stations before lunch.

• Record-Long Season & Spring Powder: High-altitude terrain means reliable powder from January-March and lift-served turns right through May—perfect for squeezing in late-season trips.

• Powder & Backcountry Playground: Lift-served tree runs, designated off-piste areas, and straightforward touring access make Kagura a mecca for powder and backcountry fans, yet it stays quieter than many headline resorts.

• Huge Variety with Dragondola Link: Three distinct zones plus Japan’s longest Dragondola to Naeba deliver kilometres of pistes, scenic ridgelines, and terrain for every mood—all on one pass.

• Full-Service Rentals & Onsen-Sake Culture: Well-equipped rental centres at Mitsumata and Tashiro let you travel light, and après-ski can include soaking in Echigo-Yuzawa’s historic hot springs or sampling Niigata’s famed sake for a true Snow Country experience.

Terrain

Level Guide

Beginner
25%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
30%

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Snowboard Park

Back Country : Yes

Ticket Price

Lift Tickets（1day）

Adult Lift Ticket: 6,500 yen

Junior Lift Ticket: 3,500 yen

Senior Lift Ticket: 5,800 yen

Rentals

Ski Set : 4,200 yen

Snowboard Set : 4,200 yen

Wear : 3,800 yen

Lesson

Ski Set : 4,000 yen

Snowboard Set : 4,000 yen

Wear : 3,500 yen

Access Information

Location

By Car

Tokyo→Kanetsu Expressway→Joshinetsu Expressway→Kagura (3hr)

Parking

2,000 spaces

By Train

Tokyo Station→Joetsu-Myoko Station(2hr)→Bus(40min)→Kagura

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