Nagaoka Shiei is a ski area located close to the centre of Nagaoka City in the central region of Niigata Prefecture.
This ski area has two pair lifts (415m and 606m). Snowboarding is only allowed in the lower area of Nagaoka Shiei, by the Number 2 pair lift.
Due to its low-lying location, snowfall can be unpredictable, sometimes leading to a short season. Unfortunately, it was unable to open for even one day during the 2023-2024 winter season due to a lack of snow.
Nagaoka Shiei has been operating since 1973, and as the name implies, it is operated by the city.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
348
Vertical (m)
250
Bottom/base (m)
98
Beginner runs (%)
40
Intermediate runs (%)
50
Advanced runs (%)
10
Longest course (m)
1200
Steepest slope (°)
28
Number of courses
10
Ski lifts
2
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
2
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Season dates can be unpredictable at Nagaoka Shiei, but the plan is usually to be open from late December until early March. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening hours
Nagaoka Shiei is normally open from 9:00am until 5:00pm (though the last lift stops at 4:50pm). The ski area is usually not open every day during the season. Check before going!
Night skiing
There is no night skiing.
Families & children
There is a Sori Asobiba area for sledging near the base area.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Nagaoka Shiei.
Rental
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Lift ticket prices
2025-2026 season
Information for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will be added by December 2026
1 day
Adult: 3,000 yen
Child: 2,500 yen
Senior: 2,500 yen
4 hours
Adult: 2,000 yen
Child: 1,600 yen
Senior: 1,600 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 200 yen
Child: 200 yen
Senior: 200 yen
11 lift coupons
Adult: 2,000 yen
Child: 2,000 yen
Senior: 2,000 yen
The 4 Hour ticket is valid for four hours from the time of purchase.
A 1 Day pair ticket is available for 2 people at 5,000 yen (4 hour ticket for 3,200 yen).
Historical snow depth data
The following ski season and official snow depth data have been independently compiled by SnowJapan for publication on this website. Where available, the data is updated annually after each ski season.
First and last dates of recent seasons
2025-2026 season: 17th January - 8th March (51 days)
2024-2025 season: 12th January - 9th March (57 days)
2023-2024 season: Unable to open due to lack of snow
2022-2023 season: 29th December - 5th March (67 days)
2021-2022 season: 1st January - 13th March (72 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
Statistics unavailable for this ski area
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
Introduction to the region
Niigata Prefecture is located in the Chubu region of the main island of Honshu, and it is commonly associated with the Hokuriku subregion. The long Niigata coastline faces the Sea of Japan, and the prefecture borders Yamagata Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, and Toyama Prefecture.
Niigata played a significant role in the history of skiing in Japan. After Hokkaido and Nagano Prefecture, it is currently home to the third-most ski areas in Japan.
The ski areas of Niigata are scattered across the mountainous regions of the prefecture, and there is even one on Sado Island. The majority can be found in Yuzawa Town and Minamiuonuma City in the Chuetsu region and Myoko City in the Joetsu region.
Nagaoka City is the second largest city in Niigata Prefecture (after Niigata City) and is located in the central region of the prefecture.
Nagaoka Shiei is one of 3 ski areas currently operating in Nagaoka City.
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