Hakuba Norikura will open on Saturday, 12 December 2026 for the 2026-2027 winter season. The season is planned to run until Sunday, 4 April 2027. Last season it opened on 13 December.
Hakuba Norikura sits in the Hakuba area, about 3 hours 45 minutes from Tokyo. Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then the Alpico bus (about 1 hour 45 minutes).
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: Hakuba Norikura official website. Translated and summarised by Japow Guides.
