Skiing & Boarding

Naeba offers 24 courses covering approximately 18km of skiing, with terrain suitable for a broad range of abilities. Beginners can take advantage of gentle areas and dedicated family terrain, while intermediates will find plenty of groomed runs to explore across the mountain. More advanced skiers can seek out steeper terrain and ungroomed areas, with the resort reaching a maximum gradient of 32 degrees. The longest run extends for 4km, providing plenty of opportunity to link together longer descents. One of Naeba’s major advantages is its connection to neighbouring Kagura Ski Resort via the 5.5km Dragondola, Japan’s longest gondola. The journey takes around 20 minutes and offers spectacular views across the snowy mountains and valleys. With a Mt Naeba joint lift ticket, skiers can experience both Naeba and Kagura, with Kagura adding higher-altitude terrain and a reputation for excellent powder and backcountry skiing. Naeba also stands out for its night skiing, with selected slopes illuminated after dark during the winter season. This makes it possible to extend your ski day well beyond the usual lift hours and adds to the resort's lively atmosphere.

Activities

There’s plenty to do at Naeba beyond skiing and snowboarding. Families can head to Family Snowland for snow tubing, snow trains, snowmobiles and other snow activities, while the Dragondola provides a spectacular way to experience the winter landscape without needing to ski. After a day on the mountain, unwind in one of Naeba Prince Hotel’s hot spring baths, explore its range of restaurants and bars, or simply enjoy the convenience of staying right beside the slopes. For those looking for a more adventurous experience, guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding are also available around the Naeba and Kagura areas.

Getting There & Around

You can catch an international flight from major Australian cities to Tokyo's Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport. Travel from Airport to Tokyo Station or Ueno Station, then take the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Echigo-Yuzawa Station. From there, continue by shuttle or bus to Naeba. The journey from Echigo-Yuzawa to Naeba takes approximately 40–50 minutes, depending on the service. For Australian travellers, this makes Naeba a particularly convenient option if you are combining skiing with time in Tokyo or other parts of Japan.