Winter is almost here — and many Japanese ski resorts have started publishing their opening and closing dates for this season.
Some resorts have already opened ticket sales, and a number of them are offering early-bird discounts. If you’re planning a trip, it’s a good idea to check resort websites now to spot early deals.
Operating periods for this season
| Resort | 2025-2026 Season | 2024-2025 Season | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | Closing | Opening | Closing | |
| NISEKO TOKYU GRAND HIRAFU | Nov 29, 2025 | May 6, 2026 | Nov 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| HOSHINO RESORTS TOMAMU | Dec 1, 2025 | Apr 5, 2026 | Dec 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| RUSUTSU RESORT | Nov 29, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 2, 2024 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| APPI SNOW MOUNTAIN RESORT | Dec 6, 2025 | TBA | Nov 7, 2024 | May 6, 2025 |
| ZAO SNOW RESORT | TBA | May 6, 2026 | Dec 14, 2024 | May 6, 2025 |
| NOZAWA ONSEN SNOW RESORT | TBA | Mar 29, 2026 | Nov 30, 2024 | May 6, 2025 |
| GALA YUZAWA | Dec 20, 2025 | May 6, 2026 | Dec 13, 2024 | May 6, 2025 |
| AKAKURA ONSEN SKI AREA | Dec 13, 2025 | Mar 29, 2026 | Dec 14, 2024 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| HAKUBA HAPPO-ONE SNOW RESORT | Dec 1, 2025 | May 6, 2026 | Nov 30, 2024 | May 6, 2025 |
Note: Opening and closing dates can change depending on weather and snowfall. Please check each resort’s official page frequently for the latest information. Forecasts for total seasonal snowfall are not yet finalized, but there are no major reports warning of dramatically low snow this season so far.
We’ll keep collecting and sharing the latest schedule and ticket updates — stay tuned and happy planning!
