Naeba, Japan
Introduction
Naeba is perhaps the most famous resort in Honshu and more like a western one in terms of the number of hotels and other things going on. It is a 45-mins bus journey from Echigo Yuzawa station. Snowboarding has been allowed all across the hill since the 98/99 season and they have now built their own mini park and regularly host air contests. However, there is no pipe and the resort is best for freeriders. Similarly to Niseko and Zao, you can happily enjoy three or four days here without getting bored. There are some excellent tree runs if you duck the ropes and because of the lack of Japanese who do this you're always able to make your own tracks. The best spots for doing this are below the No. 1 gondola, and of the No. 2 gondola.Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 29
Gondolas: 3
Chair lifts: 26
Max people per hour: 46,200
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 28
Total ride area: 486.8acres
Longest run: 2.5miles (4km)
Top lift: 1789m
Vertical drop: 889m
First lift: 900m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 30%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 30%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half-day pass 3500 yen
1 Day Pass 4000 Yen
Night Pass 2000
Lift times:[No information]
Facilities
Night Riding: :
Yes
Snowboard Schools:
Until 10.00pm
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
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Naeba
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
No -
Terrain park:
Yes - 3
Backcountry/off-piste:
Tree runs:
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