NASPA

SKI GARDEN

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NASPA Ski Garden is one of the few ski-only resorts in Japan, offering a peaceful experience free from snowboard traffic. Conveniently located next to the luxurious NASPA New Otani Hotel, this resort provides true ski-in-ski-out 5-star accommodation, making it an excellent choice for families and couples looking for comfort and convenience.

The resort features wide, well-groomed slopes perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers, along with a selection of steeper runs for more advanced skiers seeking a challenge.

Please Note: NASPA Ski Garden is exclusively for skiing. Snowboarding is not permitted. If you're interested in snowboarding lessons or terrain, we recommend a nearby resort such as GALA Yuzawa or other Yuzawa resorts. Get in touch with our team to find the best snowboarding options in the Yuzawa area.

Visit NASPA Ski Garden Official page

PRIVATE LESSON

REQUEST NOW*

*Note: Your lesson request will be checked by a member of our team and a payment invoice sent via email if the lesson is available. We require full payment to confirm your instructor and requested lesson time slot. Our office hours are between 08:30-17:00, if you make a request after 17:00 you will be contacted the following day.

Available: Every day; for all ability levels (Levels 1 - 6) * SKI ONLY

Start times: Vary depending on lesson length 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00

Minimum age: 4 years old

Capacity per instructor: 1 - 6 participants

Pricing per instructor

2 hours - 33,000 JPY
3 hours - 43,000 JPY
6 hours - 72,000 JPY
Premium full day - 90,000 JPY*
Extra hour - 16,000 JPY

Notes:

A Premium full day is a 6-hour lesson with an instructor that is able to provide extra support on and off the snow and flexible timings between 8:30-17:00 (resort lift dependent).
For private lessons in Chinese see here
For private lessons in Thai see here

Access Information

The most convenient way to travel to NASPA is by Bullet Train. Regular services operate from Central Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, taking less than 90 minutes. Free shuttle bus services run throughout the day from the station to NASPA.

If you are travelling by car, exit the highway at the Yuzawa I.C. (Kan-Etsu Exit 16), it is then only 2km to the free NASPA parking area.

Address: 2117-9 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101

Need more Information?

Find answers to common questions in our FAQs

Not sure about your ski or snowboard level?
Check our ability level guide to find the right lesson for you

Insurance:
The price of the lesson does not include accident insurance. Please obtain travel insurance to cover snowsports and all participants. We recommend ALL lesson participants have travel insurance.

Lift passes and rentals:
Lift tickets and rental are not included in the price and are to be prepared before the lesson start time.

Ready to book?
Submit your booking request here

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions you may have and we will be happy to help atsnowsports@canyons.jp