NAEBA & KAGURA

Naeba & Kagura
Naeba is located in Niigata prefecture and accesses two mountains...Naeba Resort and the Kagura Resort. These two resorts are linked by Japan’s longest gondola called the "Dragondola". It's a comfortable & scenic 20 minute ride through valleys and over rivers that connect Naeba & Kagura

Most of the Naeba visitors are on the spacious green runs at the bottom leaving the intermediate and steeper advanced runs alone. The bottom of Naeba is very wide with multiple lift options & there is one gondola to the top. Essentialy the lift system is very efficient catering to all needs with minimal lift lines. Dining wise Naeba has a large food court open for lunch and a huge choice of restaurants open for dinner.

Kagura is a contrasting style to Naeba. It is a lot quieter and you will you will feel more connected with nature. Kagura has a lot of intermediate runs, but for for powder skiers & snowboarders Kagura area has a special lift opening up the back country between 9:30 and 12:00.  Kagura has a choice of individual smaller Japanese style dining options open for lunch scattered across the mountain. 

Where to stay
Naeba Prince hotel is the best place to stay with ski in/out accesss and all the convenience of a large resort including western rooms, large choice of dining, ski rental, lessons & Onsen. The Naeba township is only a 5 minute walk if you want to take a walk around.

The location
Naeba and Kagura are located in the Niigata prefecture on the west coast of Japan. It is about 80 minutes from Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa station by Shinkansen (bullet train). There is the public bus from Echigo-Yuzawa station to Naeba which takes about 40 minutes. There is also a free shuttle bus for the guests staying at Naeba Prince Hotel. we can help plan and book all transfers.