Ski slopes directly behind NASPA New Otani
NASPA Ski Garden is the ski hill located right by the side of NASPA New Otani hotel. Hotel guests and non-staying visitors are all welcome to ski at NASPA Ski Garden. Please note that NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only resort. Information on how to get to NASPA Ski Garden can be found here. While snowboarding is not allowed on the slopes of NASPA Ski Garden, snowboarders are very welcome to stay at NASPA New Otani hotel (and snowboarding is allowed at most of the other easily-accessible resorts in Yuzawa).
The 2024-2025 ski season is scheduled to start from late December 2024
Ski Courses
Ski runs & resort map
Kids & Family
Facilities for kids
Ski Lessons
Learn to ski in various languages
Pingu loves NASPA!
NASPA is the only ski resort in Japan where you can meet the popular character ‘Pingu’ and friends. Meet Pingu in the hotel - details here.
How to enjoy NASPA
There are many ways to enjoy a day at NASPA. Here is one idea for guests staying at NASPA New Otani and skiing at NASPA Ski Garden
Daily snow reports
Daily & independent snow and weather reports from Yuzawa
Reports posted daily during the winter season
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NASPA Webcam
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Please note that the webcam may not be available at times
Opening Times
Facility | Opening Time | Closing Time Normal |
Closing Time Night First Track (selected dates) |
Ski Center | 8:00am | 6:00pm | 7:45pm |
Ski Lifts | 8:30am | 5:00pm | 7:30pm |
Ticket Counter | 8:15am | 5:00pm | 7:30pm |
Rental Shop | 8:00am | 5:15pm | 7:45pm |
Important
NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only resort
While snowboarding is not allowed on the slopes of NASPA Ski Garden, snowboarders are very welcome to stay at NASPA New Otani hotel
Snowboarding is allowed at most of the other easily-accessible resorts in Yuzawa - many are less than a 15 minute shuttle bus ride from Echigo Yuzawa Station
More information on ski and snowboard resorts in Yuzawa town (SnowJapan.com)