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Kagura Resort Guide
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Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Resort Guide
Kagura Ski Resort is located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and is renowned for its expansive ski area that connects Kagura, Mitsumata, and Tashiro zones. The resort offers a long ski season, abundant natural snowfall, and a variety of terrain suitable for all levels, including extensive off-piste and backcountry options. Key amenities include modern lift systems, rental services, ski schools, and on-mountain dining, while the relaxed atmosphere and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains make it a popular choice for both powder enthusiasts and families.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Kagura
Lifts
18
Skiable area
1344.3 ac
Longest run
6 km / 3.7 mi
Runs by difficulty(32 total)
Beginner
13
40% of terrain
Intermediate
13
40% of terrain
Advanced
6
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram2
- High-speed quad5
- Double chair14
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Mt. Naeba Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Wada Goya – This cozy, traditional izakaya near Kagura is renowned for its warm atmosphere, local sake selection, and hearty Japanese comfort food, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
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Off-season · 493cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 406cm full-season avg
493cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~438.8 cm. That's 11% below the 5-year average (493 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 8% above the 30-year average (406 cm).
Kagura Season Snowfall
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Kagura Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 470cm with an average of 118 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 49% above this average (703cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 32cm | 11 days | 3cm | 12cm | 10cm |
| December | 103cm | 24 days | 27cm | 60cm | 14cm |
| January | 130cm | 28 days | 89cm | 119cm | 17cm |
| February | 97cm | 23 days | 126cm | 144cm | 14cm |
| March | 81cm | 22 days | 129cm | 148cm | 15cm |
| April | 24cm | 9 days | 79cm | 122cm | 9cm |
| May | 1cm | 1 days | 7cm | 38cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 22, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Kagura
- Where is Kagura?
- Kagura is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Kagura?
- Kagura runs from a base elevation of 620 m (2,034 ft) to a summit of 1,845 m (6,053 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,225 m (4,019 ft).
- How big is Kagura?
- Kagura has 1,344 acres (544 hectares) of skiable terrain, 32 marked runs and 18 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Kagura?
- Kagura is on the Mt. Naeba Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Kagura get in a typical season?
- Kagura averages 520 inches / 1,320 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
