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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

www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/naeba-e/index.html

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