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Naeba Resort Guide
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Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed May 6
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Resort Guide
Naeba Ski Resort is located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and is part of the larger Mt. Naeba area connected to Kagura Ski Resort by the Dragondola gondola. The resort features a wide variety of runs suitable for all levels, modern lift infrastructure, and direct ski-in/ski-out access from the Naeba Prince Hotel. Guests can enjoy night skiing, extensive snow activities, and family-friendly amenities, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors. Naeba stands out for its large-scale facilities, reliable snowfall, and vibrant winter atmosphere.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Naeba
Lifts
29
Skiable area
1196 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(22 total)
Beginner
7
30% of terrain
Intermediate
9
40% of terrain
Advanced
6
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola3
- High-speed quad7
- Double chair13
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
Snowman – This popular après-ski bar at Naeba is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, extensive drink selection, and live music, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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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 ~389.5 cm. That's 21% below the 5-year average (493 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 4% below the 30-year average (406 cm).
Naeba Season Snowfall
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Naeba Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 424cm with an average of 120 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 33% above this average (564cm 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 | 29cm | 11 days | 3cm | 12cm | 8cm |
| December | 88cm | 24 days | 27cm | 61cm | 14cm |
| January | 113cm | 28 days | 89cm | 118cm | 16cm |
| February | 87cm | 23 days | 126cm | 144cm | 14cm |
| March | 77cm | 22 days | 130cm | 149cm | 16cm |
| April | 25cm | 9 days | 80cm | 123cm | 9cm |
| May | 3cm | 1 days | 7cm | 36cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
39 days scored, from 20 Mar
32
Best Day
21 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 3221 Mar1cm
- 2820 Mar2cm
- 2527 Mar6cm
April 2026
- 262 Apr7cm
- 268 Apr3cm
- 217 Apr2cm
May 2026
- 125 May4cm
- 52 May1cm
- 44 May
March scored highest for Naeba in 2025-26. Based on 39 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 12, 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 Naeba
- Where is Naeba?
- Naeba is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Naeba?
- Naeba runs from a base elevation of 900 m (2,953 ft) to a summit of 1,789 m (5,869 ft), giving a vertical drop of 889 m (2,917 ft).
- How big is Naeba?
- Naeba has 1,196 acres (484 hectares) of skiable terrain, 22 marked runs and 29 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Naeba?
- Naeba 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.
- When is ski season at Naeba?
- Naeba typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Naeba get in a typical season?
- Naeba averages 315 inches / 800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
