Kagura Ski Resort vs Naeba Ski Resort

Kagura Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Naeba Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKagura Ski ResortNaeba Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,690 ft (515 m)2,963 ft (903 m)
Summit elevation6,030 ft5,856 ft
Base elevation4,337 ft2,894 ft
Lifts514
Runs1529
Beginner terrain27%38%
Intermediate terrain40%34%
Expert terrain33%28%
Night skiing--

Naeba Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,963 ft vs 1,690 ft); Naeba Ski Resort has more runs (29 vs 15); Kagura Ski Resort skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kagura Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Naeba Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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