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Mt.Naeba / Kagura Niigata
*The information posted is from 2019.
Perfect place for alpine activities
Kagura Ski Resort boasts enough snow to ski from November to May every year. Even in summer, it becomes Japan's largest summer ski area for skiing and snowboarding.
Kagura is also the base for climbing Mt. Naeba, one of Japan's famous mountains. The summit is in a large marshland, attracting many climbers to enjoy the scenery and mountain's unique shape. Staying at the Wadagoya lodge at the middle of the mountain allows climbers to go even further.
Activities
Kagura Summer Ski Grounds
Skiers and snowboarders love being able to ski and snowboard here even in summer. Covered with artificial snow matting, the summer ski slope is about 1,100 meters long and as wide as 50 meters. It is Japan's largest artificial ski slope. The lower part of the slope has a 120 meters of mogul run! Under the blue sky beginners as well as experts can ski or snowboard to their hearts' content. The summer ski slope is directly accessible from the Mitsumata Ropeway Sancho(summit) Station.
| 2019 Schedule | July 6 (Sat) - October 27 (Sun) Open on weekends and holidays *July 27 (Sat) - September 1 (Sun) Open everyday |
|---|---|
| Open Hours | 9:00A.M.-4:30P.M |
Price
Summer Ski Lift Fee (For 1 person)
*The ropeway/lift are available for holders of a 1-day pass or 4-hour pass
| Ticket types | Timeslot | Categories | All Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day pass | 9:00A.M. – 4:30P.M. | Adults | ¥3,900 |
| Seniors | ¥3,600 | ||
| Middle/Highschool students | ¥3,000 | ||
| 4-hour pass | 4 hours from purchase | Adults | ¥3,000 |
| Seniors | ¥2,800 | ||
| Middle/Highschool students | ¥2,500 | ||
| 1-use lift ticket (usable only on day of purchase) | - | Adults, Seniors, Middle/Highschool students | ¥500 |
Ropeway Fee (For 1 person)
| 1-use ticket (usable only on day of purchase) | Categories | Round trip | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsumata Ropeway | Adults, Seniors, Middle/Highschool students | ¥1,100 | ¥700 |
Rental Fee (For 1 person)
| Categories | 1-day | 4-hour (from time of rental) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | Summer ski slope Only Skis (Skis/Boots/Poles) | All | ¥3,500 | ¥3,000 |
| Summer ski slope Only Snowboard (Board/Boots) | ¥3,500 | ¥3,000 | ||
| Skis (Skis/Boots/Poles) | Adult (middle school and up) | ¥3,000 | ¥2,500 | |
| Snowboard (Board/Boots) | Child (elementary school and below) | ¥2,000 | ¥1,500 | |
| Individual | Summer ski slope Only Skis/Snowboard | All | ¥3,000 | ¥2,500 |
| Skis/Snowboard | Adult (middle school and up) | ¥2,000 | ¥1,600 | |
| Child (elementary school and below) | ¥1,500 | ¥1,200 | ||
| Boots (Ski/Snowboard) | Adult (middle school and up) | ¥1,500 | ¥1,200 | |
| Child (elementary school and below) | ¥1,000 | ¥800 | ||
| Poles | All | Each ¥500 | ||
| Helmet | ||||
| Protectors (Elbowpads/Kneepads) | ||||
- *An ID must be shown to take advantage of the senior (age 55 and above), junior high student, or high school student discount.
- *Children's fees apply to elementary school children.
- *The ski lift is free for children below elementary school age. Request an child's ticket at the ski lift ticket booth.
- *Children below school age must be accompanied by a guardian to ride the ski lift.
- *The days and hours open and available facilities may change due to bad weather or natural disasters.
- *All fees include the consumption tax.
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Mountain Bicycling
Mountain bicycle riders can go down the ski slopes and enjoy the natural terrain. Bicycles can also be taken on the ski lift to make it easy for riders. The starting point is the Mitsumata Daiichi(first) High-speed Lift. From there, you can ride down the side of the summer ski slope (1,300 meters long with 193-meter elevation difference). Or you can ride down the expert slope (2,900 meters long with 426-meter elevation difference) until Ropeway Sanroku(base) Station. A variety of runs for mountain bicycles include the tree run and downhill course.
| 2019 Schedule | July 6 (Sat) - October 27 (Sun) Open on weekends and holidays *July 27 (Sat) - September 1 (Sun) Open everyday |
|---|---|
| Operation Hours | 9:00A.M.-4:30P.M. |
Price
Mountain Bike Lift Fee (For 1 person)
*The ropeway/lift are available for holders of a 1-day pass or 4-hour pass
| Ticket types | Timeslot | Categories | All Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain bike only 1-day pass | 9:00A.M. – 4:30P.M. | Adults | ¥3,000 |
| Seniors | ¥2,500 | ||
| Middle/High school students | ¥2,000 | ||
| Mountain bike only 4-hour pass | 4 hours from purchase | Adults | ¥2,500 |
| Seniors | ¥2,000 | ||
| Middle/High school students | ¥1,500 |
Ropeway Fee (For 1 person)
| 1-use ticket (usable only on day of purchase) | Categories | Round trip | One-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsumata Ropeway | Adults, Seniors, Middle/High school students | ¥1,100 | ¥700 |
- *An ID must be shown to take advantage of the senior (age 55 and above), junior high student, or high school student discount.
- *The ski lift is free for infants below elementary school age. Request an infant's ticket at the ski lift ticket booth.
- *Infants below school age must be accompanied by a guardian to ride the ski lift.
- *The days and hours open and available facilities may change due to bad weather or natural disasters.
- *All fees include the consumption tax.
- *Rental mountain bicycles are not available.
Wadagoya Lodge in Summer
Wadagoya is a lodge at the middle of the mountain (elevation 1,380 m) of Mt. Naeba. Convenient as a base for climbing the mountain. It is well equipped with restrooms, sink and bath. During summer time, the outdoor hot drum bath is popular! Staying at Wadagoya let you have a unforgettable memory like night time starry sky and mountain’s fresh air in the morning. You can also enjoy other activities near Wadagoya such as fishing in the stream and bird-watching.
| 2019 Schedule | June 8 (Sat) - October 19 (Sat) |
|---|---|
| Prices | ¥8,200/night for adults, ¥6,600/night for children. Includes dinner and breakfast. *Box lunch also available for ¥1,000 (reservations required). |
| Checkout time | Go directly to Wadagoya to check-in by 4:00P.M. Come to Wadagoya by car or taxi. Dinner is at 6:00P.M., and breakfast is 6:00A.M. Check-out time is 9:00A.M. |
| Facilities | Restrooms (heated bidet provided), bath, shop, lockers, vending machine, public phone booth |
- *Reservations required for lodging. Call Kagura Ski information at 025-788-9221.
- *Wadagoya is a mountain lodge. You may have to share a room with other guests.
- *Bring your own toiletries.
- *The use of open flame like stoves is prohibited inside the building.
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Wadagoya Lodging Plan
Bargain plan includes a night in a comfortable mountain lodge and a ski lift ticket.
| 2019 Applicable period | July 6 (Sat) - October 19 (Sat) *Make sure the summer ski area is in operation on the days you want to visit. |
|---|---|
| Plan Benefits | Kagura Summer Ski Grounds ski lift pass (one-day or two-day pass) and one night at Wadagoya lodge including dinner and breakfast. *Reservations accepted by phone only. *Your ski lift pass will be valid on the day you arrive at the lodge or on the day after. (Specify the date you want to use your ski lift pass.) |
Price
| Adult | Senior | Middle school students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W/ 1 Day Pass | ¥9,200 | ¥8,900 | ¥8,400 |
| W/ 2 Day Pass | ¥11,200 | ¥10,600 | ¥9,600 |
- *Prices are for 1 person.
Hiking on Mt. Naeba
With Wadagoya lodge as your base, climb Mt. Naeba (elevation: 2,145m), one of Japan's famous mountains in Joshin'etsu Kogen National Park. There are multiple climbing trails from Wadagoya lodge. The Horaigawa Trail goes from Wadagoya to Kaguramine and beyond to the summit. It takes about four hours one way. Along the way is a boardwalk where you can enjoy grand views from the mountain ridge. Depending on the season, you can also see alpine flora and fields of flowers. Then at the summit, you will see a large, flat marshland with little ponds scattered around. This is where the name "Naeba" came from. An interesting landscape that does not seem like a mountain summit. A place you would want to definitely see.
Restaurants
There are a café & restaurant ”SNOWMAN” and the BBQ area at the bottom of the summer ski slope.
*Images are for illustration purpose.
Hot Springs
Kaido-no Yu
You can enjoy an outdoor hot spring built from stone. Near Mitsumata Station.
| Price | Adult ¥600, Child ¥250 |
|---|---|
| Operation hours | 10:00A.M. - 9:00P.M. (last entrance 8:30P.M.) |
| Regular holiday | Tuesday (*A substitute day off will be held for national holiday.) |
Shukuba-no Yu
There are indoor hot spring baths, saunas, and a wide rest space. Near Tashiro Station.
| Price | Adult ¥600, Child ¥250 |
|---|---|
| Operation hours | 10:00A.M. - 9:00P.M. (last entrance 8:30P.M.) |
| Regular holiday | Thursday (*A substitute day off will be held for national holiday.) |
Access
By Public Transportation
*15 minutes by bus or taxi from Echigo-Yuzawa Station
