All Reviews of Naeba Ski Resort

I originally thought skiing was just standing on skis and sliding downhill, but after actually learning, I realized it was nothing like that! I spent a long time just practicing stopping and turning. Even though I fell several times, I got more interested the more I skied.

When you ski up to a higher spot and look down, you can see the entire row of Naeba Prince Hotel buildings at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by snow-covered slopes. The view really feels like a large Japanese ski resort.

When the weather is good and the snow conditions are beautiful, you really don't want to stop skiing at Naeba. Especially when you're carving smoothly down the slopes—even when your thighs start giving out, you still think, "Just one last run!" Then you end up doing several more.

If you're coming all the way from Taiwan, you have to ski to your heart's content!

When you make the trip from Taiwan to Japan to ski, the last thing you want is a resort so small that you get bored right away. That's definitely not a concern at Naeba. You can ski from morning until afternoon and keep switching to different runs.

Naeba is well suited for people who can already control their speed and make consistent turns. Many of the groomed runs are wide enough for relaxed long-radius turns, with plenty of room to practice carving. For intermediate skiers, it’s less likely to feel like you’ve run out of things to ski after one day.

The main issue is that beginners, ski schools, and other skiers all gather right in front of the hotel, so when it’s crowded, there can be big differences in speed. People carving at high speeds actually need to be especially careful of beginners suddenly changing direction. Visitor ratings of Naeba’s crowd levels are also relatively average.

Naeba Ski Resort is easy to get to. You can take the Shinkansen from Tokyo and then transfer to a shuttle bus, making it a great option for a 2-day, 1-night or 3-day, 2-night trip.

The snow conditions are consistent, and there’s a great variety of runs. Whether you want to take it easy or challenge yourself with some speed, there’s a route that fits.

If you visit Naeba Ski Resort, it would be a shame to only ski. You definitely have to try the Dragondola aerial lift.

The gondola is very smooth and comfortable, and you can take in the snowy scenery along the way. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skier, you'll enjoy it. It also makes it easy to get to and from several other ski areas, so you can enjoy different runs and views.

The powder snow was even better than I expected. There was plenty of snow depth, so the runs felt really smooth and a lot less bumpy.

With well-designed trails and nicely maintained snow conditions, it’s a great place whether you want to take it easy or challenge yourself on different routes.

If you want to experience a true ski-in/ski-out setup, Naeba Ski Resort is a classic choice in Japan. Lodging, skiing, dining, and breaks are all concentrated in the same area, which saves a lot of time walking around and carrying gear. You can spend more time out on the slopes.