Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for NASPA Ski Garden
NASPA Ski Garden (Niigata Prefecture) is a ski resort like this
Safe and secure ski slopes, a rarity these days
NASPA Ski Garden is directly connected to Hotel NASPA New Otani. This hotel and ski resort is just a three-minute ride from Echigo-Yuzawa Station by free shuttle bus. The ski-only slope, rare these days, has eight courses, including a 2.2km long course that even beginners can enjoy from the summit, as well as steep slopes, mogul runs, ungroomed areas, and courses for intermediate and advanced skiers, catering to all levels of skier
The resort also has a wide range of snow activities, including a Pingu Kids Garden exclusively for sledding. Kids can also take lessons at the school, and the First Adventure Area, which supports their first time on skiing, is also popular
Topics from the '25-26 season
Night Fast Track
A rare night-time fast track service. After daytime operations close, the course is prepared, allowing you to enjoy skiing on a beautifully groomed night slope. Enjoy the crisp air, firm snow, fantastic lighting, and other conditions that are unique to night skiing. A test ride of the new model night skis will be held on Saturday, February 21st!
Dates: 2026/1/10 (Sat) and 11 (Sun), 2/21 (Sat) and 22 (Sun)
Time: 18:00-19:30 *Only 2/21 18:00-20:30
Courses: Course A, Course B
Price: 2,000 yen
Reserve the slopes! Night Fast Track
Introducing a plan that allows you to fully enjoy the popular event "Night Fast Track"!
Enjoy the freshly groomed, firm runs to your heart's content on the fantastically illuminated night slopes.
Price: From 500,000 yen *Negotiable
Inquiries: Tel. 025-780-6888
NASPA Ski Garden Recommended Courses
・D course
Maximum gradient: 38 degrees, average gradient: 16 degrees / Distance: 750m / Slope orientation: -
This is the steepest run in the ungroomed area of the ski resort.
Can you handle the moguls with a maximum slope of 38 degrees? It's absolutely deep in the morning after a snowfall!
・Course C
Maximum gradient: 30 degrees, average gradient: 21 degrees / Distance: 480m / Slope orientation: -
The course is divided into ungroomed areas. Depending on the snowfall, the terrain can be powder or moguls, making for a challenging skiing experience. Advanced skiers welcome!
Course Map
weather forecast
View the detailed snow forecast for
NASPA Ski Garden snow-forecast.com
Live Camera
Lift fees
| Ticket type | Adults (junior high school students and above) | Children (elementary school age and younger) |
| 1 day ticket (8:30-17:00) | 7,000 yen | 4,800 yen |
| 5-hour ticket (5 hours and 15 minutes from the time of purchase) | 5,800 yen | 3,800 yen |
| Night Fast Track Ticket (18:00-19:30) *On sale from 17:45 | 2,000 yen | 2,000 yen |
| 2-day ticket (8:30-17:00 on the day, 8:30-17:00 the next day) | 10,000 yen | 7,300 yen |
| 1 time ticket | 700 yen | 700 yen |
Slope information
·basic information
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| Top elevation 690m | The longest run is 2,200m | Altitude difference 260m | maximum slope 38° |
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8 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola - Unit | Ropeway - Book |
- Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed, and moguls (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Roast beef bowl (limited to 10 per day) @ Cafeteria Aurora
This dish is topped with 150g of carefully slow-cooked roast beef, and is further enhanced by a Japanese-style onion sauce with a touch of black pepper.
Another attractive feature is that you can enjoy the hotel chef's cuisine in cafeteria style while wearing your ski boots
Large hot spring bath @NASPA NEW OTANI
The large hot spring baths at Hotel NASPA NEW OTANI, which is directly connected to the ski resort, are 850m² in size for both men and women, and each have an open-air bath and sauna. The water is a weakly alkaline simple hot spring, known as a "beauty bath," and is a natural hot spring that can be used to relax and soothe your tired body after skiing or playing in the snow. It is also available for day trips.
(During the ski season, day trip hours are 8:15-18:00 (last entry 17:00) *Please check cleaning times in advance.)
Information
NASPA Ski Garden
2117-9 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, 949-6101
