Naeba Ski Resort

Experience the legendary powder snow of Naeba, one of Japan's most famous ski resorts with excellent terrain and world-class facilities.
Powder
7.0
Terrain
8.0
Family
8.0
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About the Resort

Naeba Snow Resort is a high-quality ski resort with impressive facilities and services, located in the southern area of Yuzawa town, Niigata Prefecture1. It may be familiar to music fans as it is also the home of the Fuji Rock festival.

  • It is connected to Kagura Ski Resort via the Dragondola, Japan's longest gondola lift, offering the option to ski and snowboard through both areas.
  • The resort receives an average annual snowfall of 6 meters and has 10 lifts and 3 gondolas.
  • The ski terrain is designed for riders of all levels, with its slopes divided into approximately 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 30% advanced. It features fun beginner trails for children, challenging paths for advanced skiers, and terrain parks for all level riders who want to show off a few tricks.
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Key Stats

Snow Depth
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Courses
24
Longest Run
4,900m
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Why You'll Love This Ski Resort
  • Diverse Terrain for All Abilities: Naeba offers trails suitable for all levels, from beginner slopes for children to challenging paths for advanced skiers. The resort also features terrain parks for various levels of riders.
  • Expansive Connected Terrain: The unique connection to Kagura Ski Resort via the 8-person Dragondola, which is Japan's longest gondola, significantly expands the skiable area, providing more options for exploration.
  • Convenient Access: Naeba is easily accessible, approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo. A Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa station takes 70 to 90 minutes, followed by a complimentary Naeba Prince Hotel bus that takes you to the resort in under an hour. It is also accessible within approximately 3 hours from Narita Airport.
  • Impressive Facilities and Services: The resort offers high-quality facilities and services, including the ski-in, ski-out Naeba Prince Hotel.
  • Authentic Japanese Experience & Fewer Crowds: While it offers modern amenities, Naeba can provide a more Japanese feel compared to some heavily Westernized resorts5. It is also listed as one of the resorts with fewer Western skiers.
Terrain

TERRAIN INFORMATION

Level Guide

Beginner
30%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
25%

Grooming Status

Groomed
80%
Non-groomed
20%

Facilities

Snowboard Park

Available

Back Country

Available

Lift Facilities

Gondola

3
units

Lifts

9
units
Ticket Price

Lift Tickets（1day）

Adult Lift Ticket: 8,200 yen

Junior Lift Ticket: 4,400 yen

Senior Lift Ticket: 7,500 yen

Rentals

Ski Set : 5,500 yen

Snowboard Set : 5,500 yen

Wear : 5,000 yen

Lesson

Ski Set : 5,000 yen

Snowboard Set : 5,000 yen

Wear : 4,500 yen

Access Information

Location

By Car

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

Parking

4,000 spaces

By Train

Tokyo Station→Joetsu-Myoko Station(2hr)→Bus(45min)→Naeba

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