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Japan Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27

By Stu Buckland|Published 1 July 2026

Japan ski resort opening dates are being released for the 2026-27 winter season. We will update this page as new information becomes available

Japan Ski Resort Opening Dates: 2025–26

Resort Area	Planned Opening Date	Planned Closing Date
Niseko United	29 November 2025	6 May 2026
Rusutsu Resort	TBA	TBA
Furano Ski Resort	TBA	TBA
Hakuba Happo One	TBA	TBA

Niseko United will open all four ski areas on 28th November 2026. Annupuri and Grand Hirafu will remain open until 5th May 2027, and Niseko Village and Hanazono will close on the 4th and 11th April. Niseko’s popular night skiing will operate from 12th December 2026 until 22 March 2027 across all resorts, giving visitors the chance to ski under floodlit slopes well into the evening.

Rusutsu Resort opening dates for the 2026/27 ski season have not yet been announced.

Furano Ski Resort opening dates for the 2026/27 ski season have not yet been announced.

Hakuba opening dates for the 2026/27 ski season have not yet been announced..

All Japan ski resort opening dates and lift operations depend on weather and snow conditions.

Japan ski resort opening dates

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Stu Buckland

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Originally from the UK, Stu has called Japan home for many years. A passionate snowboarder, he loves riding the resorts of Hokkaido and exploring mountains and nature across Japan. Stu brings his marketing expertise to the JSE team as content creator.

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