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A spectacular view of the mountaintop for two
ZEKKEI FIRST TRACK
Mt.Naeba / Naeba Ski Resort
A spectacular view of the mountaintop for two
ZEKKEI FIRST TRACK
Mt.Naeba / Naeba Ski Resort

This winter, enjoy unforgettable experience with loved ones in Naeba. A special fast track course is opening from 1,789-meter Mt. Takenoko, the highest point in the resort. You’ll also be given an original poster of a photo taken at this spot.
An experience to remember, here at the Naeba Ski Resort.

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Stay in a room with a hammock and views over the resort

Stay in a special room, on a special trip. The Danran Room in the Naeba Prince Hotel Building 2 has a woody interior that feels like a warm mountain hut. It’s a cozy space where you can feel warm and relaxed—and come complete with a hammock! The view of the night skiing slope is unmatched.

18:00

Have an enjoyable meal at Azalea

At the end of the day, after you’ve had a great day of skiing, the Azalea restaurant at the Naeba Prince Hotel is the place to go. The chef always strives to integrate the best flavors of the season, local production for local consumption and cooperation with local producers into all the meals created. We’re especially particular about our roast beef, served with craft beer and local Niigata saké. Be sure to give it a try!

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A light spectacle to end the day

Every Saturday night, take in the fun of Naeba’s famous fireworks display right on the slopes. This colorful light show flashing across the winter sky is the perfect night before enjoying another great day on the slopes. Another special night activity is spending some time with a loved one at the cocktail lounge Chatelaine, overlooking the ski slopes.

7:30

Get first track, and spectacular views

At 7:30 am on Sundays, we will have a special preloading of the gondola in front of the hotel. First track, a very popular event, is an exhilarating ski down an untouched, perfectly groomed slope. From the top gondola station, go even higher on a snowmobile to the peak of Mt. Takenoko; form this point at 1,789 meters, experience the amazing views and skiing at Zekkei First Track. This scenic spot will really let you feel the grandeur of nature beyond the forest below, so take a photo of the panoramic view spreading out before you. After taking some photos, enjoy the ski down, or ride the snowmobile back to the gondola station.

Be a model for your own poster
Using the photos taken on the ZEKKEI FIRST TRACK, we will create a Naeba Ski Resort poster exclusively for participants. We provide you not only with memories, but memories you can take home with you!

10:00

Spectacular views from Dragondola, the long road to the top

After enjoying Mt. Takenoko and taking on the big slopes and the Challenge Course, take Naeba’s famous Dragondola gondola to the Tashiro area of Kagura Ski Resort. At 5.5 kilometers in length, Dragondola is Japan’s longest gondola. The views you will see as you glide through the sky are breathtakingly beautiful. Nearby Lake Futai sparkles in an emerald green, but also changes depending on the weather, providing a great sense of the mysteries of nature.

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Après ski

Time flies when you’ve been on the slopes since early morning. To relax after a great day’s skiing, the perfect spot is the hotel’s cocktail lounge Chatelaine. Enjoy afternoon tea while taking in the views of the ski slopes.

A special scenic experience that lasts a lifetime

Plan nameLimited to one group of two people: ZEKKEI FIRST TRACK
FeeOne group of two people: ¥14,000
Dates2024
January: 1, 7, 14, 21, 28
February: 4, 11, 18, 25
March: 3
Times7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.
Included in the plan
  • ・Gondola fee
  • ・Snowmobile fee from the gondola summit station to the top of Mt. Takenoko
    *Note: Guests who want to ski from the summit will receive a one-way ticket; those returning to the gondola will receive a round-trip ticket.
  • ・Photo shoot at Mt. Takenoko: up to two original A1-size posters; limited to participants only
Other benefitsDiscounted lift tickets after joining in Fast Track:
Mt. Naeba one-day ticket: Regular price ¥8,000, discounted to ¥5,000
To apply Please apply through our website, and pay by credit card
Schedule
  • <7:30 A.M.>
    Present your QR code at the ticket office*1 and receive your ZEKKEI FIRST TRACK ticket. If you need a lift ticket for after First Track, you can purchase it at this time.
    *1 For the Prince Gondola #1, tickets are issued at the Prince Gondola #1 lift ticket office; for the Prince Gondola #2, tickets are issued in the lift ticket office in Building 3.
    Ride the Gondola
  • <7:40 A.M.>
    Arrive at the gondola summit station; head toward the summit of Mt. Takenoko with the snowmobile and photography teams.
    Photography at the summit of Mt. Takenoko.
  • <8:00 A.M.>
    Start of First Track
  • <8:30 A.M.>
    First Track ends
NotesThis program may be cancelled without notice due to weather, natural disaster or ski slope conditions.

First Track regular plan

Plan nameFirst Track
Fee¥2,000 per person
*Note: ¥1,500 for those with season passes
DatesEvery Sunday from January 1, 2024 and January 7 to March 10.
Click here for the official website of the Naeba Ski Resort Click here for the official website of the Naeba Prince Hotel