Ski Resort News

Naeba opened for the 2025-2026 season on 13 December 2025, with some courses at first. The season ran until 5 April 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hakuba Norikura opened for the 2025-2026 season on 13 December 2025. It shares a 28-course common ticket with the next-door Hakuba Cortina.

Madarao opened for the 2025-2026 season on 13 December 2025. The 100% natural-snow resort has Japan's most tree-run courses, and one pass also covers nearby Tangram.

For 2025-2026, Fujiten installed what it calls Japan's fastest quad lift. The ride time dropped from about 6 minutes to about 3.5 minutes.

For 2025-2026, Ryuoo started free Step-Up Lessons for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The lessons change daily by topic.

Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort opened for the 2025-2026 season on 6 December 2025. One common ticket covers all 18 linked ski areas, the largest connected ski area in Japan.

Hakuba47 opened for the 2025-2026 season on 5 December 2025. It is known for its snow park and shares one ticket with the connected Hakuba Goryu.

For 2025-2026, Happo-One added a real-time digital trail and shuttle-bus map, more accurate grooming, renewed dining, and a new beginner mini park.

Hakuba Goryu opened for the 2025-2026 season on 4 December 2025. One ticket covers Goryu and Hakuba47, a connected area of three zones and 24 courses.