Naeba
苗場スキー場
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Naeba is a ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu, Japan with 22 runs over 42 km and 889 m of vertical (900–1789 m). A one-day adult lift ticket costs ¥7,200. There are 2 onsens within 0.1 km. Nearby lodging runs about ¥8,500 a night. The nearest station is Echigo-Yuzawa (Joetsu Shinkansen).
36.7897, 138.7906 · Google Maps ↗
Nearest station: Echigo-Yuzawa — Joetsu Shinkansen. Bus ~50 min
Naeba base ticket office — map ↗
Assumed at resort base — verify on arrival
- Powder Cafe — 0.3 km
- WHISTLER Café — 0.6 km
- Dragondola (5.5 km) links to Kagura on one pass
- Huge Prince Hotel base village
- Long groomers & night skiing
- ♨ Naeba Prince Hotel Onsen — 0.1 km · Ski-in day-use bath at the base hotel
- ♨ Kaikake Onsen (貝掛温泉) — 3 km · Secluded historic 'eye-healing' hot spring ryokan
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Common questions about Naeba
Is Naeba good for beginners?
Naeba is a reasonable beginner choice — gentle/varied terrain and a ski-school base (our read). Confirm green-run coverage before booking.
Is Naeba good for families?
Yes — Naeba has the mix families want: places to stay, 2 onsen nearby and terrain across abilities (our read).
Does Naeba get good powder?
Good — about 9.9 m a year (JMA normals).
Does Naeba have an onsen?
Yes. There are 2 onsens recorded near Naeba, including Naeba Prince Hotel Onsen (0.1 km), Kaikake Onsen (貝掛温泉) (3 km).
How much is a lift ticket at Naeba?
An adult one-day lift ticket at Naeba is ¥7,200 (2024/25 season).
How do you get to Naeba?
The nearest station is Echigo-Yuzawa on the Joetsu Shinkansen. Bus ~50 min
How big is Naeba?
Naeba has 22 runs totalling 42 km, with 889 m of vertical.
How much does it cost to stay near Naeba?
Lodging near Naeba runs from about ¥4,000 a night, with a median of ¥8,500 across 10 priced properties.
Data recorded for Naeba: terrain, price, access, onsen, dining, coffee, stay, features, official. Empty fields mean unknown, not zero — nothing here is invented. Lift prices are adult 1-day, 2024/25 season, JPY.
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