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Naeba and Kagura Ski Resort offers over 40 ski runs with 4 Gondolas, 2 cable cars and almost 30 lifts and while Naeba Prince resort is the best place to stay Kagura with its ideal setting, amazing views of Mt Naeba and its access to excellent side and back country courses is the best place to ski and snowboard, it also offers beginners gentle trails that take you through the three ski areas which make up Kagura with plenty of variety. Naeba resort is best known for its piste runs with an even spread of terrain for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers and boarders as well as home to many FIS Skiing world cup events; proving its quality as a world class ski destination.
The Naeba resort does have an advantage of having exceptionally developed infrastructure and facilities with over 1200 rooms with restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping and onsens all within the main building complex, there is also childcare and kids club so you can enjoy your holiday knowing the little ones are well cared for and when you want to explore; Kagura’s treasures can be easily reached by catching the 20 minute Dragondola which is Japan’s longest and stretches like a dragons body almost 6km through the mountains and valleys which separate the two resorts.
Après in Naeba is limited but you can easily walk to a few restaurants and izzakayas in the village nearby prince resort and there is also a bar or two to explore as you make your way back from dinner.
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Adventures & Attractions
Our recommended resort highlights.
Dragondola
Japan’s longest gondola, the 5.5 km Dragondola, links Naeba and Kagura resorts with stunning winter views.
Hakkaisan
Hakkaisan, with its dynamic trails and heavy snowfall, offers perfect powder skiing and stunning views of the Japan Alps and Sea of Japan.
Naeba Prince Hotel Onsen
Naeba Onsen offers two options: “Naeba No Yu” with sauna and bath (1 PM - 9 AM) and “Hiuchi No Yu,” a natural outdoor hot spring (2 PM - 11 PM).
Naeba Restaurants and Bars
Naeba Prince Hotel features 20+ restaurants, from casual food courts to fine dining, with Japanese, French, Italian, and Chinese options and bars.
Naeba Snow Park
For non-skiers, Naeba offers an extensive Family Snowland, with snow rafting, snow tubing, snow trains, snowmobiles and other activities.
Naeba Snowcat
Ride in a snow cat across snow fields and enjoy fireworks lighting up the night sky from the ski slopes, along with the stars above.
Naeba Shopping
There are variety of shops in the Naeba Prince Hotel, including sports shops, convenience stores, drug stores and souvenir stores.
Wada Goya
Stay at Wada Goya, a mountain hut at 1,380m on Mt. Naeba. Enjoy hearty meals, a hot bath, and first tracks in the morning.
Yuzawa Onsen
Echigo-Yuzawa, in Niigata Prefecture, is known for its hot springs and ski resorts. Get off at Echigo-Yuzawa Station, then take a 45-min bus to Naeba.
- How to Reach Naeba/Kagura
- Resorts & City Guide
By Air
Best access via Narita or Haneda. Niigata Airport serves Asian hubs, while Toyama Airport handles domestic flights.
By Train
Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzawa (1 hr 30 mins from Tokyo), then a Prince shuttle bus (30 mins) to Naeba/Kagura.
By Car
Naeba/Kagura can be reached by car, though it's over a 4-hour drive from Tokyo or Osaka. Cars can be rented from Niigata or Toyama.
By Bus
Limited buses from Tokyo Prince Hotels run in winter, departing from Shinagawa to Naeba Prince Resort.
By Private Transfer
Private or shared transfers available from Narita, Haneda, Echigo-Yuzawa, or nearby resorts in Nagano/Niigata.
Below are some PDF tourist maps to help you navigate and enjoy your time at Naeba/Kagura.
