Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps at NASPA Ski Garden
NASPA Ski Garden (Niigata Prefecture) is such a ski resort
Safe and secure on a now rare ski slope
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.
Another attraction is the Pingu Kids Garden, which is dedicated to sledding, and the abundance of snow activities. The First Adventure Area, where even children can take school lessons and help them make their ski debut, 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 slope: 38 degrees Average: 16 degrees / Distance: 750m / Slope orientation: -
This is the steepest course at our ski resort in an area with uncompacted snow.
Is it possible to clear the hump with a maximum slope of 38°? The morning after a snowfall is definitely deep!
・C course
Maximum slope: 30 degrees Average: 21 degrees / Distance: 480m / Slope orientation: -
Uncompacted snow area from the middle of the course. Depending on the snowfall conditions, it can be powder or lumpy, making it very slippery. Come on, advanced!
course map
weather forecast
View detailed snow forecast for
NASPA Ski Garden snow-forecast.com
live camera
lift fee
| Denomination | Adult (Junior high school students and older) | Children (elementary school students and younger) |
| 1 day ticket (8:30-17:00) | 7,000 yen | 4,800 yen |
| 5 hour ticket (5 hours and 15 minutes from purchase time) | 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 altitude 690m | Longest run 2,200m | Elevation difference 260m | Maximum slope 38° |
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8 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
・Course level, percentage of uncompacted snow, compacted snow, and bumps (%)
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.
It's also great that you can casually 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-cho, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6101
