Yabuhara Kogen 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 on 20 December.
Yabuhara Kogen is about 3 hours 30 minutes from Tokyo. Take the JR Chuo Line to Yabuhara Station, then a local bus or a reserved shuttle (about 20 minutes; book in advance).
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: Yabuhara Kogen official website. Translated and summarised by Japow Guides.
