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Mt Naeba, Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture

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Resort info on SJ:
Naeba

Hotel info on SJ:
Naeba Prince Hotel

Official websites:
Naeba (Ski)
Naeba (Hotel)

 
 
 

Mt. Naeba
  

Possibly the most famous of all Japanese ski resorts, Naeba Ski Resort has been linked with the highly-regarded Kagura Ski Resort to form a massive snow resort area referred to as "Mount Naeba".

Naeba alone is Japan's largest single ski resort and provides more than enough for a day's adventure in the snow.  But, skiers can now ride the world's longest gondola, called the "Dragondola", 5.5km from the slopes of Naeba directly to the Tashiro area of Kagura Ski Resort.

From Tashiro, skiers can continue to the other Kagura runs as well as to the Mitsumata area of this massive resort.

The 3000-room Naeba Prince Hotel stands like a small mountain range at the base of the Naeba ski slopes.  In addition to ski-in ski-out access to the snow, the hotel provides apres-ski enjoyment with its many amenities.  Lifts are in operation for 13 hours a day Sunday - Friday (8am-9pm) and an incredible 14 hours on Saturdays (8am-10pm) allowing skies to concentrate on the activity they came for!

You'll find a huge variety of runs and courses in Mount Naeba, with generally excellent snow conditions throughout the winter season.

NAEBA

BEGINNER
COURSES
30%
INTERMEDIATE
COURSES
40%
ADVANCED
COURSES
30%
Steepest slope: 32 degrees
Longest course: 4000 meters
Top: 1789m
Bottom: 800m
4 people high speed quads: 6
Romance (pair) lifts: 12
Gondola: 3

Naeba 
Naeba Map
 

Naeba Area:

Malibu Terrain Park

Big kicker;
Fun rail;
Snowcross;
Mogul course and more.

Excellent maintenance and great conditions.

"Nanchatte" Snow Park

Childrens snow park - family freeride park with small waves and banks aimed at making learning to ski a fun experience.

Wakuwaku Family Snowland

Snow mobile, snow train, "chibiko" young children area with sledding terrain, etc.

Non-groomed runs

Designated runs are left un-groomed just for powder lovers.


 

Naeba & Kagura

    Hours Segment 5 Dec
-
25 Dec
26 Dec
-
7 Mar
8 Mar
-
11 Apr
Naeba
Area
Only
1 Day ticket (weekdays) Start - 5pm Adult 3,500 yen 4,500 yen 3,500 yen
Senior 3,000 yen 3,600 yen 3,000 yen
Child 1,800 yen 2,200 yen 1,800 yen
1 Day ticket (Weekends and National Holidays) Start - 5pm Adult 4,000 yen 4,500 yen 4,200 yen
Senior 3,300 yen 3,600 yen 3,400 yen
Child 1,900 yen 2,200 yen 2,000 yen
2 Hour ticket 2 hours from time of purchase Adult 2,000 yen 2,700 yen 2,300 yen
Senior 1,500 yen 2,200 yen 2,000 yen
Child 1,000 yen 1,600 yen 1,300 yen
4 hour ticket 4 hours from time of purchase Adult 3,000 yen 3,700 yen 3,300 yen
Senior 2,500 yen 3,200 yen 2,800 yen
Child 1,500 yen 2,000 yen 1,600 yen
Night ski ticket 4pm - last lift (19th December - 3rd April) Adult   2,500 yen  
Senior   2,000 yen  
Child   1,500 yen  
Family Ticket   1 Adult + child 4,800 yen 5,800 yen 5,400 yen
1 Senior + child 4,300 yen 5,100 yen 4,700 yen
Additional Adult 3,100 yen 3,800 yen 3,400 yen
Additional Senior 2,700 yen 3,200 yen 2,900 yen
Additional Child 1,600 yen 1,800 yen 1,700 yen
Season ticket Full Day Adult   70,000 yen  
Senior   55,000 yen  
Child   40,000 yen  
    Hours Segment 26 Dec
-
11 Apr
Mt
Naeba
Ticket

(inc. Kagura)

 

1 day ticket Start through 5pm Adult 5000 yen
Senior 4000 yen
Child 2500 yen
2 day ticket Start through 5pm on second day.  (Can also be used for night skiing on first day between 19th December and 3rd March) Adult 9500 yen
Senior 7500 yen
Child 4500 yen
Afternoon and night ski ticket 12pm - last lift (19th December - 3rd April) Adult 5,000 yen
Senior 4,000 yen
Child 2,500 yen
Family Ticket Start - 5pm 1 Adult + child 6,500 yen
1 Senior + child 5,500 yen
Additional Adult 4,000 yen
Additional Senior 3,400 yen
Additional Child 2,000 yen
Season Ticket Full Day Adult 80,000 yen
Senior 60,000 yen
Child 45,000 yen
  

Naeba:
December 5th until April 11th
Lifts/Gondola Hours:
Weekdays and holidays: 8am - 9pm
Saturdays and days before National Holidays: 8am - 10pm

Child prices apply to elementary school aged children (under 12 years of age).

Senior prices apply to those 55 years and older (ID required).

Mt. Naeba Area Ticket: Valid for all of Naeba (including Asagai and Shirakaba), Kagura, Mitsumata, and Tashiro. *May also be used to board the Dragondola Lift. 


Naeba Ski Area

Ski Lessons
LESSON TYPE 2 hours
10am-12noon
1:30pm-3:30pm
4 hours
10am-12 noon
1:30pm-3:30pm
General Lesson 3,000 yen 5,500 yen
Group Lesson (more than 5 people) 18,000 yen 33,000 yen
Junior Lesson (5-10 years old) 4,000 yen 7,000 yen
Private Lesson 1 hour 7000 yen (9am-9pm)
Snowboard Lessons
LESSON TYPE 2 hours
10am-12noon
1:30pm-3:30pm
4 hours
10am-12 noon
1:30pm-3:30pm
Snowboard General Lesson 3,000 yen 5,500 yen
Private Lesson 1 hour 7000 yen (9am-9pm)

"Miffy" Ski Camp

Introduction to skiing and playing in the snow for children 3-4 years old using both ski equipment and sleds:

2 hours - 4,500 yen
4 hours - 8,000 yen

Introductory ski lessons for children 4-10 years old.  Learn to ski in a fun environment created just for kids.

2 hours - 4,500 yen
4 hours - 8,000 yen


SKI RENTAL
Charge
Ski/Board Set
(skis/board, boots, poles)
Adult
4,300 yen
Child
2,000 yen
Ski/Board Set + Ski Wear
Adult
6,000 yen
Child
3,500 yen
Skis/Board
Adult
2,500 yen
Child
1,200 yen
Boots
Adult
2,500 yen
Child
1,200 yen
Poles
Adult
500 yen
Child
500 yen
Ski Wear
Adult
3,500 yen
Child
2,000 yen
Other
Helmet

Free

Sled
500 yen
    

 

"N-Plateau" is a new facility at the base of Naeba to make life easier
for day-trippers.  There are three main areas to N-Plateau, as shown below.  The facility will be open 19th December - 4th April 2010.

1
Entrance
"Schnee"
Waiting room
4am > end of Night Skiing

Changing rooms/toilets/coin lockers
4am > end of Night Skiing

Convenience store
7am > end of Night Skiing

 

2
Comfort Center
"Dorf"
Information Center and Lift Ticket Counter
4am > end of Night Skiing

Naeba Onsen
1pm > 12am
Admission: 500 yen

Food Court
7am > 8pm

Foot Bath
3pm > end of Night Skiing
Free

Ski Rental Shop
7:45am > 9pm (10pm on Saturdays)

Sports Shop
Selling various sports equipment and ski wear
7:30am > 8pm

3
World Cup Lodge
Free Rest Area
4am > 5pm

Rental room
For day use only
7:30am > 6pm
7000-10000 yen


Kids Room / Nursing room
Free area with toys for kids to play with
8am > 5pm

My Locker Room Season long use of ski lockers
7am > end of Night Skiing
Season long rental:
30000 yen

Ski/Board Tuning Shop
8am > 8pm
Prices start at 2000 yen

Change Room/Coin Lockers
4am - end of Night Skiing

Restaurants
Restaurants and places to eat on the slopes - each with their own menus.

Naeba area - 10
Tashiro area - 5
Kagura area - 4
Mitsumata area - 4
There are also restaurants in the Naeba Prince Hotel

Child care
within Naeba Prince Hotel Opening hours: 9:30am - 5pm
Charges (per hour):
6 months - 1 year old: 2500 yen
1 year old: 2100 yen
2-6 years old: 1600 yen
Reservations can be made at the hotel or by calling 025-789-2370
Indoor Heated Pool
  Opening hours: 2pm-9pm
Charges: 1000 yen (child 500 yen)
Swimwear rental is also available
Onsen baths
  Opening hours: 1pm-12am
Charges: 500 yen
Other
  Karaoke room, pool table and ping pong table room, games corner, esthetics salon, nail salon and more.
  

BY CAR: Kanetsu Expressway & Route 17:
Using the Kanetsu Expressway, either take the Tsukiyono or Yuzawa IC to get to Naeba.

Via Tsukiyono IC:
Route 17 > Naeba (33km, 50 mins)
Via Yuzawa IC:
Yuzawa IC > Route > Naeba (21km, 35 mins)

Both the Mitsumata and Tashiro Ropeways are located on Route 17.  The Mitsumata Ropeway is about 15 minutes from Yuzawa IC, while the Tashiro Ropeway is about 25 minutes from Yuzawa IC.

   
BY BUS: Seibu Travel operates a daily morning shuttle bus service from Tokyo to Naeba which takes approximately 3 hours.  Buses depart from Shinagawa Prince Hotel and Sunshine City (Ikebukuro) Prince Hotel.  Tickets can be purchased from either the hotels or Seibu Travel.  Tickets are 3500 yen for adults and 3000 yen for children.  Return buses depart Naeba at 4pm and arrive at various locations in Tokyo between 7pm and 8:30pm. 
   
BY TRAIN: Joetsu Shinkansen (Bullet Train):
Direct trains from both Tokyo and Niigata to Echigo Yuzawa are available.  Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo Yuzawa Station (approx 80 minutes) and then the free Naeba Prince Hotel Express Bus (or public transport bus) from the station direct to the hotel.

* From Narita Airport, take the Narita Express direct to Tokyo Station (approx. 60 minutes), then change to the Joetsu Shinkansen.

   
BY AIR: From Niigata Airport, take the airport bus direct to Niigata Station - this journey takes approximately 25 minutes.  Then from Niigata Station you can take the Joetsu Shinkansen train direct to Echigo Yuzawa Station - this journey takes approximately 45 minutes.  See above for information about getting to Naeba from the station.


For more information on Kagura,
please view the Kagura Resort Spotlight