Tsugaike Mountain Resort opens on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 for the 2026-2027 winter season, and plans to close on Wednesday, 5 May 2027. Last season it also opened on 1 December. The resort says the opening date may change with weather and snow.
This season the resort has added 18 new snowmaking machines, mainly for the Hannoki slope and the Yuki-no-Hiroba area. The new T3 lift is planned to start in late December, so it will not run on opening day.
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: Tsugaike Mountain Resort official announcement. Translated and summarised by Japow Guides.
