NASPA Ski Garden

NASPA Ski Garden is a unique skier-only resort in the Yuzawa area of Niigata Prefecture - one of the very few in Japan where snowboarding is not permitted. This policy creates a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere on the 8 courses that span a 450-meter vertical drop (400m to 850m) with 5 lifts. The resort is directly connected to the NASPA New Otani hotel, providing a seamless luxury accommodation experience.

The resort's gentle, wide slopes are ideal for families and beginners, with about half the terrain rated for novice skiers. Despite its smaller size, NASPA Ski Garden delivers a polished resort experience with excellent grooming, well-maintained facilities, and attentive service. Located just 5 minutes by shuttle from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, it offers exceptional convenience for day-trippers from Tokyo. The skier-only policy means cleaner, more predictable snow surfaces without the ruts created by snowboard edges, making it particularly popular with parents teaching children to ski.