Kagura Backcountry
Mt. Kaguragamine 2,030m · Niigata
- Avalanche
- JAN Avalanche Bulletin (Kagura, Tanigawa, Hotaka) ↗
- Rules
- Leave only through the Kaguragamine gate and drop a climbing plan in the box there; exiting elsewhere can cost your pass. Beacon, shovel, probe, helmet and GPS are mandatory. The Kirinoto/Karigamine side is closed; don't cross the Kaguragamine ridge. Official ↗
- Trip plan
- File one. Compass (Japan Mountain Guides Assn.) ↗
This page is not route guidance. It's information to help you decide. Carry avalanche gear, know how to use it, and go with a guide if in doubt.
Terrain
Colours show terrain angle (30° yellow, 35° orange, 40° red, 45°+ purple). Most avalanches start on 30–45° slopes, but no colour does not mean safe. Overlay your own GPX/KML to see distance and slope (the file is read on your device only, never uploaded).
Map & elevation: GSI Japan (slope computed by Japow Now! from the 10 m elevation tiles)
Snow now
| Resort | 24h snow | Depth | Tomorrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Naeba | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
24h snow & depth: JMA AMeDAS (resort-reported depth first) / Forecast: Open-Meteo (resort base)