Stay updated with the latest news from Japan's ski resorts including events, openings, weather updates, and facility information.
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama plans to open on 4 December 2026 and run until 5 May 2027. Children of elementary school age and younger ride the lifts free.
Ryuoo Ski Park in the Shiga Kogen area plans to open on 5 December 2026. Last season it opened on 20 December. The closing date is not announced yet.
Myoko Suginohara opens on 19 December 2026 and plans to close on 28 March 2027. For 2026-2027 it stops selling season passes and early-bird tickets.
Naeba Ski Resort opens on 18 December 2026 and plans to close on 4 April 2027. The Dragondola is planned from 26 December.
Ishiuchi Maruyama plans to open on 18 December 2026 and close on 4 April 2027. Night skiing is planned from 26 December.
Maiko Snow Resort opens on 19 December 2026 and plans to close on 28 March 2027. Night skiing runs over New Year and on weekends until mid-March.
Iwappara opens on 19 December 2026 and plans to close on 28 March 2027. Night skiing is planned for most of the season.
Kandatsu starts a pre-season on 11 December 2026. The main season begins on 19 December, and spring skiing runs until 11 April 2027.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort will open on 31 October 2026 and run until 31 March 2027. It is the second Honshu resort in our guide to confirm its 2026-2027 dates, and the earliest to open.
Madarao Kogen is the first Honshu resort to confirm its 2026-2027 dates. It opens on 12 December 2026, and it is building a new snow play area with a 100-metre covered magic carpet.
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