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Hakuba Cortina confirms 12 December opening
Hakuba Cortina opens on 12 December 2026 and plans to close on 29 March 2027. Lift tickets are shared with Hakuba Norikura.
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Gransnow Okuibuki confirms 13 November opening
Gransnow Okuibuki opens on 13 November 2026 and plans to run until 11 April 2027, about 150 days.
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Akakura Onsen confirms 12 December opening
Akakura Onsen opens on 12 December 2026. The closing date has not been announced yet.
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Hakuba Goryu confirms 21 November opening
Hakuba Goryu opens on 21 November 2026, about two weeks earlier than last season. The closing date has not been announced yet.
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Kagura confirms 28 November opening
Kagura opens on 28 November 2026 and plans to close on 16 May 2027.
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Shiga Kogen sets 5 December to 5 May for its joint lift ticket
The Shiga Kogen joint lift ticket runs from 5 December 2026 to 5 May 2027. Each ski area may open on a different day.
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Joetsu Kokusai confirms 12 December opening
Joetsu Kokusai opens on 12 December 2026 and plans to close on 4 April 2027.
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Hakuba Norikura confirms 12 December opening
Hakuba Norikura opens on 12 December 2026 and plans to close on 4 April 2027.
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Ontake 2240 confirms 12 December opening
Ontake 2240 opens on 12 December 2026 and plans to close on 4 April 2027.
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Fujimi Panorama confirms 12 December opening
Fujimi Panorama opens on 12 December 2026 and plans to close on 4 April 2027.
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Aomori Spring confirms 12 December opening
Aomori Spring opens on 12 December 2026 and plans to close on 4 April 2027.
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Tateyama Sanroku confirms 12 December opening
Tateyama Sanroku opens on 12 December 2026 and plans to close on 14 March 2027.
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