Iwappara will open on Saturday, 19 December 2026 for the 2026-2027 winter season. The season is planned to run until Sunday, 28 March 2027. Last season it opened around 20 December.
Night skiing is planned from 19 December 2026 to 27 March 2027. Check the resort website for the nights it runs.
The resort has only published the season dates and ticket information so far. We will update this article when it publishes more details for families.
Iwappara sits in the Yuzawa area, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Tokyo. Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, then a shuttle bus. Check the shuttle timetable before you travel.
Most resorts near Tokyo announce their dates between September and November. We track every confirmed 2026-2027 date, and explain how season timing works, in one place: When Do Honshu Ski Resorts Open?
Planning your trip? See the full Japan ski trip planning timeline.
Source: Iwappara Ski Resort official website. Translated and summarised by Japow Guides.
