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Niigata 新潟県

Kagura かぐらスキー場

The Kagura trail map, hand-traced run by run and painted in swirling night colours, with the numbers you need before you go and the fastest way there and back.

Kagura is a ski resort in Niigata, Japan: 30 runs, summit 1,845 m, season Nov 28 – May 16, adult day pass ¥8,500, 1h55 from Tokyo Station, last way back 19:56.

Kagura trail map (Niigata, Japan), hand-painted by Ski in Sky in the style of Van Gogh’s The Starry NightView full size ↗

Trail map of Kagura, Niigata, hand-painted by Ski in Sky in the style of Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. It is our own painting, not the resort’s official map: check the resort for today’s open runs and lifts.

1,225m

Vertical

30

Runs

¥8,500

Adult day pass

11 easy · 13 intermediate · 6 advanced

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Kagura trail map guide

Who it suits

For skiers who want a full-day route across distinct areas rather than repeated laps at one base.

Terrain to know

Kagura, Tashiro and Mitsumata form three sectors, with 30 listed runs and a longest route of 6 km. Area links matter as much as difficulty.

How to read this map

Identify your entry ropeway at Mitsumata or Tashiro, then follow the inter-area lifts toward Kagura. Before crossing, check the return lift and ropeway times.

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This is a planning guide; check the resort’s current open runs and lifts before skiing.

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Getting to Kagura from Tokyo Station and back

Last departure · Tokyo StationLast season

19:56Leave the slopes
→
22:28Arrive Tokyo Station
Fastest
1h55
Earliest arrival
08:00leaves 06:08

Getting there

Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa, then a bus from the station’s east side to Kagura Mitsumata. The Mitsumata Ropeway takes you up to the ski area.

Step-by-step directions (in Chinese) →

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Every number that matters.

Kagura lift pass, season and key numbers (2026-27)

Checked 2026-10-21. Every number links to its official source.

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All 33 sources

Kagura rentals and ski school

Equipment rental

Details are from the previous season; confirm current options with the resort.

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Ski school

Details are from the previous season; confirm current options with the resort.

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Safety record

Recorded incidents at Kagura

Documented incidents in our database, not total actual incidents. Incidents outside the ski area are not listed here.

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In an emergency

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Today’s conditions

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Good to know

Kagura FAQ

How do I get to Kagura from Tokyo Station?
The fastest trip from Tokyo Station takes about 1h55. Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa, then a bus from the station’s east side to Kagura Mitsumata. The Mitsumata Ropeway takes you up to the ski area.
What time is the last way back to Tokyo Station?
Leave Kagura by 19:56 to reach Tokyo Station at 22:28 (2025-26 timetable).
How much is an adult day pass at Kagura?
An adult day pass is ¥8,500 for the 2026-27 season.
When is the 2026-27 ski season at Kagura?
The season runs Nov 28 – May 16.
How many runs does Kagura have?
30 runs (11 easy · 13 intermediate · 6 advanced), up to 1,845 m.
Which ski resorts are near Kagura?
Nearby: Kandatsu, NASPA, Yuzawa Kogen, GALA Yuzawa, Yuzawa Nakazato, Iwappara.

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