Sun, Aug 2 Today
23° 19°
Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Slopes
25 km Green
5 km 5 pistas
Blue
7.5 km 8 pistas
Red
8.8 km 7 pistas
Black
3.8 km 3 pistas
Season 2025/2026
1cm April 2, 2026
1cm April 7, 2026
December 1, 2025
April 15, 2026
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Information & Sources
Máxima 1789m
Mínima 900m
Vertical drop
889 m
Desnivel
Ski Map
FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día
Resort website ¥7,200
≈ 45€
Weather
7-day forecast
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Storm risk
Mon, Aug 3
19° 16°
Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4
22° 14°
Wind 11 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5
22° 15°
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6
25° 19°
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 2 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7
25° 17°
Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8
22° 17°
Wind 8 km/h
Precipitation 9 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Source: Open-Meteo
About the resort
🏔️ History
Located in Niigata Prefecture, Naeba is one of Japan's most historic and iconic ski resorts. It famously hosted Japan's first FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in 1973. The resort's identity is intrinsically tied to the colossal Naeba Prince Hotel at the base, an imposing symbol of the country's 1980s "ski boom" era.
☀️ Best days
Late January through February. During peak winter, fierce storms rolling across the Sea of Japan dump massive quantities of dry, light snow on the resort, turning it into a deep powder playground.
🚫 Days to avoid
Weekends and the New Year's holiday period. Thanks to incredibly easy access from Tokyo (via the Shinkansen and a short bus ride), it is extremely popular. Expect massive crowds, long lift queues at the base, and a bustling hotel environment.
💡 Community tip
If the main Naeba slopes get too crowded, hop on the "Dragondola." Holding the record as Japan's longest gondola—a visually stunning 20-minute ride over forested valleys—it connects you directly to the neighboring Kagura ski area. Kagura offers higher elevation, superior un-groomed powder terrain, and a much quieter atmosphere.
Nearest Airports
Tokyo Haneda Airport
HND 190 min drive 160 min by train
Tokyo Narita Airport
NRT 220 min drive 190 min by train
Train Stations
JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station (Shinkansen)
No direct transfer 45 min drive transfer
🚗 Driving from Tokyo: Naeba is located in the southern part of Niigata prefecture. Driving from Tokyo is highly popular and quite fast, taking about 2.5 hours heading up the Kanetsu Expressway (exiting at either Tsukiyono IC or Yuzawa IC) and then following scenic National Route 17 right to the base of the Naeba Prince Hotel. Having a car is very useful if you want to escape the massive Prince Hotel complex to eat dinner in nearby Yuzawa town.
⚠️ Route 17 on Powder Days: Route 17 between Yuzawa town and Naeba climbs a mountain pass, and during heavy Niigata snowstorms it can become incredibly slick or backed up with traffic. Winter tires (and often AWD or chains) are strictly enforced when it's dumping snow. Absolutely avoid standard-tire rental cars from Tokyo.
Local Tips
💡 The Epic Dragondola: Naeba is interconnected with Kagura via the "Dragondola" — Japan's longest gondola (5.5 km!). This 20-minute ride takes you across scenic valleys and ridgelines, opening up a massive amount of additional terrain. If staying in Naeba, take this to access the higher-elevation powder over in Kagura; just make sure you do not miss the last gondola back!
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