The Kagura Ski Resort is one of a number of ski resorts near Yuzawa town in Niigata. It features three main areas with different levels of difficulty, ranging from the easy to the very challenging courses. The Kagura area is the one with the highest elevation, at about 1845m, providing a spectacular view of the resort and the mountains around it. The Kagura ski resort is connected to the neighboring Naeba Ski Resort.