Japan Ski Season Dates: Opening & Closing 2025-26

The 2025/26 ski season opening dates for most Japanese ski resorts have not been released. Ski season in Japan typically opens towards the middle of December into late December, and closes in early May.

Most of the ski resorts in Hokkaido start operating their business from early December and you can hit the slopes there until early May.

Ski resorts across Japan are popular places to enjoy various winter activities for locals and tourist alike. Make sure check their official websites to get the latest update of the opening and closing dates.  

Let’s check out the list of official opening and closing dates for Japan’s major ski resorts. Season dates are tentative and subject to change.

ResortOpeningClosingPrefecture
Niseko Tokyu Grand HirafuNovember 29, 2025Early May, 2026Hokkaido
Niseko Village Ski ResortNovember 29, 2025Early April, 2026Hokkaido
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area November 29, 2025Early May, 2026Hokkaido
Niseko Hanazono ResortNovember 29, 2025Early April, 2026Hokkaido
Niseko Moiwa Ski ResortDecember 1, 2025Early April, 2026Hokkaido
Rusutsu Resort Ski AreaNovember 29, 2025Early April, 2026Hokkaido
Kiroro Ski ResortNovember 29, 2025Early May, 2026Hokkaido
Furano Ski ResortNovember 29, 2025Early May, 2026Hokkaido
Tomamu Ski Resort December 1, 2025Early April, 2026Hokkaido
Sahoro Resort Ski AreaDecember 1, 2025March 31, 2026Hokkaido
Sapporo Teine November 22, 2025Late April, 2026Hokkaido
Sapporo Kokusai Ski ResortNovember 21, 2025May 6, 2026Hokkaido
Jigatake Snow Resort, HakubaMid-December, 2025Early May, 2026Nagano
Naeba Ski ResortMid-December, 2025Early April, 2026Niigata
Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortMid-December, 2025Early May, 2026Nagano
Appi Kogen Early December, 2025Early April, 2026Iwate
Shiga Kogen Ski ResortEarly December, 2025Early May, 2026Nagano
Madaro Mountain ResortLate December, 2025Early May, 2026Nagano
Hakkoda Ski ResortEarly December, 2025Early May, 2026Aomori
Tanigawadake TenjindairaLate December, 2025Early April, 2026Gunma
Myoko Kogen Ski ResortLate December, 2025Early April, 2026Niigata
Shizukuishi Ski ResortLate December, 2025Late March, 2026Iwate
Manza Onsen Ski ResortLate December, 2025Late March, 2026Gunma
Lotte Arai ResortLate December, 2025Late March, 2026Niigata
Muikamachi Hakkaisan SkiLate December, 2025Late March, 2026Niigata
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort Early November, 2025Late March, 2026Nagano
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Early January, 2026Late April, 2026Gunma
Fujiyama Snow Resort YetiMid-October, 2025Late March, 2026Shizuoka
Fujiten Snow ResortMid-December, 2025Late March, 2026Yamanashi
Norn Minakami Ski ResortLate December, 2025Late March, 2026Gunma