This map shows the scheduled opening dates of major ski resorts in Japan for the 2026-27 season. Every date was checked on the resort's own official website. Resorts that have not announced their dates yet are marked as not announced, and last season's dates are never used.
Opening dates are scheduled dates announced by each resort and may change depending on snow and weather conditions. Always check the latest information on the resort's official website before visiting.
Choose a resort on the map to see its scheduled opening date.
Use the status filter to show only resorts that are open or opening soon.
Check the resort's official site before you go, as dates can change.
It depends on the resort and the region. Many resorts in Hokkaido open earlier, while most resorts in other regions open in December.
Dates marked "Confirmed" come from the resort's official announcement, but they can still change with snow conditions.
The resort has not published its 2026-27 opening date yet. We do not use last season's dates.