Kagura Ski Resort ['25-26]

A backcountry paradise within a two-and-a-half hour drive from Tokyo

This ski resort in the Yuzawa area of ​​Niigata Prefecture is known for its powder and backcountry skiing. It is open from late November to late May. In addition to being easily accessible from the Kanto region, it has a reputation for its high snow quality due to its heavy snowfall and high altitude

The ski resort has a vast field consisting of three areas: the upper "Kagura", the lower "Mitsumata", and "Tashiro", which can be accessed from either Kagura or the Tashiro Ropeway, and can be enjoyed by a wide range of skiers from beginners to advanced skiers. Together with the neighboring Naeba Ski Resort, it is called Mt Naeba, and you can travel between the two areas via the Dragon Gondola. Joint lift tickets are also available

The top of Kagura's slopes is 1,845m, and there is a backcountry gate at the top, so if you submit a mountaineering notification and have backcountry equipment, you can ski off-site. It is a popular field for beginners to backcountry skiing, and there are courses for beginners and intermediate skiers on various guided tours

Held again in the 2025-2026 season!　Wadagoya Lodge private accommodation & Kagura "Main Slope" First Track Plan

Wadagoya Mountain Lodge is located in the mountains of Kagura Ski Resort, quietly nestled at an altitude of 1,380m. Guests staying overnight will be the first to hit the powder slopes the next morning, so there is a fierce competition to stay overnight during the season. This luxurious First Track plan allows you to rent the lodge exclusively for a maximum of six people.

After a relaxing night enveloped in the warmth of a mountain lodge, your day begins at 7:30 AM. You'll be the first to arrive at the Kagura Main Slope from Wada Lodge, enjoying approximately one hour of exclusive access before general opening. With this plan, the first tracks of powder, the starry sky, the burning fireplace, and the special meal prepared by the head chef—everything is exclusively yours. Click here for details on this special plan.

Maximum gradient: 27 degrees, average gradient: 21 degrees / Distance: 611m / Slope orientation: -

This uneven run is over 600m long. Approach it via the Kagura No. 1 Expressway. Even after a snowfall, if the snow is shallow, the run can be rough enough to cause the snow to sink down, but the morning after a heavy snowfall, the best powder field stretches out horizontally and vertically. Enjoy the fresh snow that will leave your feet sore

Maximum gradient: 29 degrees, average gradient: 20 degrees / Distance: 441m / Slope orientation: -

This steep slope can be seen on the right side from the bottom of Kagura Daiichi Expressway. When there is fresh snow, it is a great place to get powder first thing in the morning, but when there is no snowfall or in spring, it is famous as a tough mogul course. The run is short at 441m, but the skiing is top-notch