The Mt. Naeba ski area combines the all-ability slopes of Naeba Ski Resort with the backcountry powder of Kagura Ski Resort - all under one lift pass and connected by the iconic 5.5 km ‘Dragondola’. And as the closest major resort to Tokyo, with a bullet train transfer, you can be on the mountain on the same day that you arrive in Japan!
Convenience doesn’t mean compromising on the skiing - Naeba and Kagura receive between 6 and 10 metres of cold light powder, and the ski area offers a huge range of groomed slopes and off-piste freeride terrain.
After you’ve skied your heart out in Naeba, you’ll return for two nights in Tokyo - one of the world’s most awe-inspiring cities, where traditional temples meet futuristic skylines.
Skiing in Naeba
One of Japan’s best ‘under the radar’ ski areas, surrounded by the spectacular Japanese Alps, Naeba and Kagura have something for everyone. Beginners and intermediates will love Naeba’s groomed pistes and modern high-speed lift network. More experienced skiers and snowboarders will be in freeride heaven, with easily accessible off-piste and powder that stays untracked for days after a snowfall.
Our accommodation is ski-in ski-out, and there’s night skiing every evening under floodlights in Naeba until 8:30pm, so you really can maximise your time on the snow.
Exploring Tokyo
Tokyo is like nowhere else on earth - one moment you’re wandering through peaceful temple grounds, and the next, you’re in a neon-lit district packed with arcades, anime stores and high-tech gadgets. Food lovers can enjoy everything from Michelin-starred sushi to steaming bowls of ramen in tucked-away alleyways.
Tokyo is incredibly easy to navigate, with excellent transport links, English signage, and contactless travel cards. You’ll stay at one of our tried and trusted hotels in a central location, and our team can give plenty of advice and recommendations.
When to visit
Tokyo winters are typically dry and mild, while Mt. Naeba has one of the longest ski seasons in Japan, running from December through late April or even May.
For the best chance of experiencing ‘Japow’, December to mid-March are the most consistent months, with snowfall peaking in mid January. April is often good for Spring skiing, and offers the chance to experience cherry blossom season in Tokyo.
Flights and transfers are included in this Ski & City safari, and are arranged by our expert team. Many of us at Ski Safari regularly travel to Japan, some have previously lived there, and we’ve used our firsthand knowledge to create a day-by-day suggested itinerary to help you make the most of every moment. As with all our trips, this is completely flexible - we’ll tailor your holiday itinerary to suit your group size, budget, skiing ability, or interests.
Just 2.5 hours from Tokyo, Naeba ski holidays deliver all-ability terrain, deep powder and a brilliantly Japanese hotel. It's where the Japanese go to ski for a reason.
City Add-Ons
To give you the most choice and best value, we create every holiday from scratch. This means that the quotation you receive is unique, based on your preferred departure dates, group size and holiday preferences.
We do all the hard work for you, sifting through the prices and promotions for every airline, hotel and resort, exploring all options. We don’t publish all our prices online, just enough to give you an idea of costs.
Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you. Our ski specialists will look at your enquiry and will be in touch within a day or two. We promise it's worth the wait!
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