Nozawa Onsen plans to open on Saturday, 28 November 2026 for the 2026-2027 winter season. Last season it opened on 29 November. The resort has not formally announced its closing date yet.
The resort calls 28 November to 18 December its early season, so only part of the mountain may be open at first. The opening festival is on 19 December.
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: Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort official website. Translated and summarised by Japow Guides.
