NASPA Ski Garden

NASPAスキーガーデン
NASPA Ski Garden map

Yuzawa Town, Niigata

新潟県湯沢町

Planned ski season (subject to change) [?]
Friday 20th December 2024 until Sunday 30th March 2025

Previous ski seasons (actual dates) [?]
2023-2024: 24th December 2023 - 31st March 2024
2022-2023: 26th December 2022 - 26th March 2023
2021-2022: 24th December 2021 - 3rd April 2022

Introduction

NASPA Ski Garden, often known as just NASPA, is a ski area located close to the central town area of Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture.

NASPA Ski Garden is one of the few ski areas in Japan that remains 'skiers-only' - meaning snowboarding is not allowed.

The ski area has two quad lifts (791m and 562m), one triple lift (308m) and two pair lifts (514m and 463m).

In recent years, the Number 2 pair lift overlooking the hotel has only operated on certain days.

NASPA Ski Garden has been operating since 1992. The name NASPA comes from the English words Nature And Sports Personal Area.

Yuzawa Town and neighbouring Minamiuonuma City are home to over 20 individual ski areas, including some of the most well-known in Japan. View the full list here. With easy and quick access by train and road and a wide choice in a relatively compact area, this region is one of Japan's most popular ski destinations. The region usually enjoys heavy and consistent snowfall each winter. Yuzawa is also known for onsen hot springs and as the inspiration for the famous Nobel prize-winning novel Yukiguni (Snow Country).

The Mountain

Max Elevation

691m

Top elevation

Vertical Difference

260m

Vertical

Min Elevation

431m

Base elevation

Total Ski Courses

8

Number of courses

Longest Course

2200m

Longest course

Steepest Slope

38°

Steepest course

30%

Beginner

40%

Intermediate

30%

Advanced

5

Total ski lifts

ropeways 0

0

Ropeways

gondolas 0

0

Gondolas

quad lifts

2

Quad lifts

triple lifts

1

Triple lift

pair lifts

2

Pair lifts

single lifts 0

0

Single lifts

other lifts 0

0

Other lifts

Skiers

100%

Snowboarders

0%

NASPA Ski Garden is a skiing-only resort (snowboarding is not allowed)
NASPA Ski Garden course map small
The above image has been created by SnowJapan to show the position of ski lifts at NASPA Ski Garden.

NASPA Ski Garden facilities

park facilities

Park, off-piste & other activities

There is a simple Wave Course on Course H and a special Mogul Area on Course A. Both are free to use.

children facilities

Families & children

NASPA Ski Garden offers a range of facilities for young children and families.

Pingu Kids Garden is located by the Number 1 lift. There is a moving walkway, a special kids skiing area, sledging and items for playing in the snow. Pingu Kids Garden is open daily from 9:30am until 4:00pm. Entry is 2,000 yen for the full day and 1,500 yen for a half day (valid for 3 hours and 45 minutes from the time of purchase).

Various other activities are offered at the ski area including snow rafting and snowmobile experiences.

Lessons

Lessons

There are a number of independent ski schools that cover the Yuzawa area.

Check our Listings section for independent ski schools in the region.

Rental

Rental & other facilities

Ski equipment and ski wear is available in the Garden Annex building at the base of the ski area.

NASPA Ski Garden opening information

Opening time

Typical season

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NASPA Ski Garden is normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm every day of the season.

Night First Tracks is on some selected days from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. A separate lift ticket is required that costs 2,000 yen.

NASPA Ski Garden address & further information

address

Yuzawa 2117-9
Yuzawa-machi
Minamiuonuma-gun
Niigata-ken
949-6101

Telephone: 025-780-6888