Japan Ski Season Dates: Opening & Closing 2024-25

The 2024/25 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 30, 2024Early May, 2025Hokkaido
Niseko Village Ski ResortNovember 30, 2024Early April, 2025Hokkaido
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area, November 30, 2024Early May, 2025Hokkaido
Niseko Hanazono ResortNovember 30, 2024Early April, 2025Hokkaido
Niseko Moiwa Ski ResortNovember 30, 2024Early April, 2025Hokkaido
Rusutsu Resort Ski AreaNovember 23, 2024Early April, 2025Hokkaido
Kiroro Ski ResortNovember 30, 2024Early May, 2025Hokkaido
Furano Ski ResortNovember 30, 2024Early May, 2025Hokkaido
Tomamu Ski Resort November 30, 2024Early April, 2025Hokkaido
Sahoro Resort Ski AreaDecember 1, 2024March 31, 2025Hokkaido
Sapporo Teine Early December, 2024Late April, 2025Hokkaido
Sapporo Kokusai Ski ResortNovember 22, 2024May 6, 2025Hokkaido
Jigatake Snow Resort, HakubaMid-December, 2024Early May, 2025Nagano
Naeba Ski ResortMid-December, 2024Early April, 2025Niigata
Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortMid-December, 2024Early May, 2025Nagano
Appi Kogen Early December, 2024Early April, 2025Iwate
Shiga Kogen Ski ResortEarly December, 2024Early May, 2025Nagano
Madaro Mountain ResortLate December, 2024Early May, 2025Nagano
Hakkoda Ski ResortEarly December, 2024Early May, 2025Aomori
Tanigawadake TenjindairaLate December, 2024Early April, 2025Gunma
Myoko Kogen Ski ResortLate December, 2024Early April, 2025Niigata
Shizukuishi Ski ResortLate December, 2024Late March, 2025Iwate
Manza Onsen Ski ResortLate December, 2024Late March, 2025Gunma
Lotte Arai ResortLate December, 2024Late March, 2025Niigata
Muikamachi Hakkaisan SkiLate December, 2024Late March, 2025Niigata
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort Early November, 2024Late March, 2025Nagano
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Early January, 2025Late April, 2025Gunma
Fujiyama Snow Resort YetiMid-October, 2024Late March, 2025Shizuoka
Fujiten Snow ResortMid-December, 2024Late March, 2025Yamanashi
Norn Minakami Ski ResortLate December, 2024Late March, 2025Gunma