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
A safe and secure ski slope, 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: January 10th (Sat) & 11th (Sun), February 21st (Sat) & 22nd (Sun), 2026
Time: 18:00-19:30 (February 21st only: 18:00-20:30)
Courses: Course A, Course B
Price: 2,000 yen
Reserve the slopes! Night Fast Track
A plan has been released that allows you to enjoy the popular "Night First Track" event exclusively!
You can fully enjoy the freshly groomed, firm slopes on the magically lit-up night ski resort.
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 course at our ski resort in the ungroomed area.
Can you conquer the moguls that form on a maximum slope of 38°? The snow is undeniably deep on mornings after 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 detailed snowfall 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 | Longest run: 2,200m | Altitude difference 260m | maximum slope 38° |
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| 8 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola base | 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
Located in the NASPA NEW OTANI hotel, directly connected to the ski resort, the hot spring bathhouse features separate 250-tsubo (approximately 825 square meters) baths for men and women, each equipped with an open-air bath and sauna. The spring water is a mildly alkaline simple hot spring, known as a "beauty bath," where you can relax and soothe your body after a day of skiing or playing in the snow. Day use is also available.
(Day use hours during the ski season: 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry 5:00 PM) *Please check cleaning times in advance.)
Information
NASPA Ski Garden
2117-9 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture 949-6101
