Ski Resort News

Hodaigi plans to open on 12 December 2026. The closing date has not been announced yet.

White World Oze Iwakura plans to open on 12 December 2026. The closing date has not been announced yet.

Yuzawa Kogen opens on 18 December 2026 and plans to close on 4 April 2027.

Hakuba Sanosaka opens on 18 December 2026 and plans to close on 22 March 2027.

Yabuhara Kogen opens on 19 December 2026 and plans to close on 28 March 2027.

Nekoma Mountain in Fukushima opens its North area on 28 November 2026 and its South area on 12 December. The North area plans to stay open until 9 May 2027.

Geto Kogen in Iwate starts its 2026-2027 season on 28 November 2026 with one gondola. All lifts are planned from 5 December, and spring skiing runs until 5 May 2027.

Zao Onsen in Yamagata plans to open on 12 December 2026. Skiing on the first days depends on snow, and the season can run until 5 May 2027 at the latest.