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Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resorts Opens from November 1st.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort announced their 2025 - 2026 season starts from November 1st.
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Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort in Karuizawa offers 14 runs with 9 lifts. Season: November 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026. Updated by Tak.
Just 70 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Reliable snowmaking, sunny family-friendly slopes, and the Prince Outlet Mall at the base.
This resort typically opens in November 1, 2025. Check back for season updates.
RESORT STATISTICS
Season data shown below. Live conditions available when resort opens.
14
Courses
All levels
9
Lifts
November 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Season
Book Best Deal
Lift 1-Day ¥6,600
Gate ¥8,000 → Save ¥1,400 (-18%)
Price may vary by date and availability.
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My Recommendation
Karuizawa isn't a powder destination — it's mostly artificial snow. But if skiing is just one part of your Japan trip, this is hard to beat: 70 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen, a massive outlet mall at the base, and kids ride the lifts for free. Papa and the kids ski while mama shops — everyone wins.
About the Resort
Karuizawa is the easiest big-name ski resort from central Tokyo—about an hour by Hokuriku Shinkansen—and sits right by Karuizawa Station. Thanks to extensive snowmaking, it’s among the first in Nagano to open each season, with a bright, sunny, family-friendly vibe and plenty of English support. The vast Prince Shopping Plaza next to the slopes adds dining and retail right at the base.
Getting There
About Tak
Tak — Founder & Editor / Every resort personally visited / How we select →
I'm a Tokyo-based snowboarder and father of two with more than 20 years on Japan's slopes. Every resort recommendation on this site comes from a personal visit, with the single exception of Maiko (clearly flagged on its page).
