Mt.Naeba / Kagura Niigata
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.
| 2025 Schedule | Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 19 (Sat.) to October 5 (Sun.)
*It is available from August 9 (Sat.) to 11 (Mon., a holiday) and August 13 (Wed.) to 17 (Sun.) regardless of the above. |
|---|---|
| Open Hours | 9:00A.M.-4:00P.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-day pass (Lift and ropeway) | 9:00A.M. – 4:00P.M. | Adults | ¥4,500 |
| Seniors | ¥4,000 | ||
| Middle/Highschool students | |||
| Four-hour pass (Lift and ropeway) | 4 hours from purchase | Adults | ¥3,500 |
| Seniors | ¥3,000 | ||
| Middle/Highschool students |
Ropeway Fee (For 1 person)
| 1-use ticket (usable only on day of purchase) | Categories | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsumata Ropeway | Adults, Seniors, Middle/Highschool students | ¥1,500 |
Rental Fee (For 1 person)
| Categories | 1-day | 4-hour (from time of rental) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | Summer ski slope Only Skis (Skis/Boots/Poles) | All | ¥5,000 | ¥4,500 |
| Summer ski slope Only Snowboard (Board/Boots) | ||||
| Skis (Skis/Boots/Poles) | Adult (middle school and up) | ¥4,500 | - | |
| Snowboard (Board/Boots) | Child (elementary school and below) | ¥3,500 | - | |
| Individual | Summer ski slope Only Skis/Snowboard | All | ¥4,500 | ¥4,000 |
| Skis/Snowboard | Adult (middle school and up) | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Child (elementary school and below) | ¥3,000 | - | ||
| Boots (Ski/Snowboard) | Adult (middle school and up) | ¥2,000 | - | |
| Child (elementary school and below) | ¥1,500 | - | ||
| Poles | All | ¥500 per day | ||
| Helmet and protector set (Elbow and knee pads) | All | ¥1,000 per day | ||
- *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.
For more information(Japanese text only)
Wadagoya Lodge in Summer
Wadagoya, located at the 5th station of Mt. Naeba, 1,380 meters above sea level, is a very convenient mountain lodge as a base for mountain climbing. For a mountain lodge,its facilities and services are excellent, with restrooms, washrooms, and baths, and the food has a good reputation. We recommend staying the night before, spending the night relaxing and stargazing, and getting up early the next morning to start climbing in the fresh air. There are also many other ways to enjoy the Wadagoya area, such as mountain stream fishing and bird watching.
| 2025 Schedule | July12(Sat), to October18(Sat) |
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| Dates hotel rooms are available for stay | Advanced booking required *We only accept bookings earlier than 2 weeks in advance. *Not available from July 24 (Fri.) to 28 (Mon.). |
| Fee Fee for renting the entire facility (tax included)/1-15 people *Child rate not applicable. |
1 night with 2 meals (dinner and breakfast included) \200,000 *If the number of guests is 16 or more, +\12,000 per extra person (tax included) Maximum 30 people |
| Check in/out | Please check in at Wadagoya by 4:00 pm. Access to Wadagoya by car or taxi. Dinner 6:00 pm, Breakfast 6:00 am, Bathtime 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Lights out 9:00 pm, Check out 9:00 am. |
| Facilities | Toilets (with warm water washing seats), bath, lockers and vending machines |
- Information
- *Reservations are required for all stays. Kagura Ski Resort TEL: Tel: 81-(0)25-788-9221.
- *Wadagoya is a mountain lodge. There are no private rooms, but spaces are separated by curtains.
- *Please bring your own toiletries.
- *The use of fire, such as gas burners, is strictly prohibited inside the building.
- *The ingredients and menu may be subject to change depending on availability.
- *We are unable to provide allergy support.
For more information(Japanese text only)
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
Snowman Cafe & Restaurant
Enjoy food and beverages in a wide-open space with large windows and high ceilings.
*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 |
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| Operation hours | 10:00A.M. - 9:00P.M. (last entrance 8:30P.M.) |
| Regular holiday | Tuesdays (in case of national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and Bon holidays, the schedule will be adjusted to the next open day) |
Shukuba-no Yu
There are indoor hot spring baths, saunas, and a wide rest space. Near Tashiro Station.
| Price | Adult ¥600, Child ¥250 |
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| Operation hours | 10:00A.M. - 9:00P.M. (last entrance 8:30P.M.) |
| Regular holiday | Thursdays (in case of national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and Bon holidays, the schedule will be adjusted to the next open day) |
Access
By Public Transportation
To Kagura Ski Resort (Mitsumata Station)
To Kagura Ski Resort (Tashiro Station)
By Car or Taxi
To Kagura Ski Resort (Mitsumata Station)
To Kagura Ski Resort (Tashiro Station)
From Airport
To Kagura Ski Resort (Mitsumata Station)
To Kagura Ski Resort (Tashiro Station)
