Weather summary
Now9°partly cloudy5 km/hUpdated 07:04, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 97 m
- peak
- 347 m
- vertical
- 250 m
- lifts
- 2
- runs
- 10
- longest run
- 1.2 km
- day ticket
- ¥3,000
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
Nagaoka Shiei is a compact city-operated area in central Niigata with modest vertical and a mix of beginner and intermediate terrain. Low elevation means snowfall is unpredictable, and the season can be short or even nonexistent.
Nearby resorts
- Koshi Kogen0 cm11 km away
- Tochio Family0 cm13 km away
- Suhara0 cm15 km away
How it rides
Nagaoka Shiei sits close to Nagaoka City's center and draws mostly local riders looking for quick access to snow. The mountain has a straightforward layout with two pair lifts serving beginner-heavy terrain and some intermediate runs, making it approachable for families and newer riders. Snowboarding is restricted to the lower area around the Number 2 lift, which also opens for night skiing when conditions allow.
The real challenge here is consistency. At this low elevation, snowfall is unreliable—the resort didn't open at all during the 2023-2024 season due to lack of snow. When it does operate, hours are limited (typically 9am to 5pm, not every day), so planning ahead is essential. If you're in the area and snow has fallen, it's worth a visit; otherwise, you're better off heading to higher-elevation resorts in Niigata or nearby prefectures.
- website
- shiei-ski.com
- where
- Niigata, Japan
Questions about Nagaoka Shiei
How much snow is coming to Nagaoka Shiei?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Nagaoka Shiei?
Too warm at the base for the next five days; the top may still get snow. It depends on the freezing level: under 97 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Nagaoka Shiei open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Nagaoka Shiei?
The base is at 97 m and the top at 347 m. That is 250 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Nagaoka Shiei have?
2 lifts and 10 runs. The longest run is 1.2 km.
Where is Nagaoka Shiei?
Nagaoka Shiei is in Niigata, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Nagaoka Shiei?
Koshi Kogen (11 km), Tochio Family (13 km), Suhara (15 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resort’s time.