Niseko, Japan Ski Season 2026-27: Resorts Plan to Open 28 November

As of 24 Oct 2026, 08:52 (UTC+7)

By TravelyData Editorial Team

Niseko’s four resorts plan to open on 28 November 2026 (dates subject to change); Grand HIRAFU and Annupuri say the opening may shift with snow conditions. The four Niseko United resorts are Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Village, Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU and Niseko Hanazono. Check the official lift status page before you travel and set up mobile data before you fly.

Below are the planned season dates for each resort, with links to the official pages.

When does the 2026-27 Niseko season open?

According to Niseko United’s official lift page, the four resorts plan to open on 28 November 2026. Niseko United says opening days and hours are subject to change. Grand HIRAFU and Annupuri say the opening may shift with snow conditions; for HANAZONO and Niseko Village, dates are subject to change.

Checked on 25 Oct 2026. All dates are planned and subject to change.

Season dates by resort

Opening days and hours are subject to change. (niseko.ne.jp)

Night skiing

We have not listed night skiing dates in this article, because they had not passed our fact check at the time of writing. Check niseko.ne.jp and each resort’s own page for night skiing dates.

Before you go: check the official lift status

Opening dates may change, so check the Niseko United lift page and your resort’s own page shortly before you travel, and again on the day. Each resort publishes its own updates.

Staying connected in Japan

Mobile data helps you check lift status, transport updates and maps on the move. Set it up on Wi-Fi before you fly. If you are comparing options, read how to choose an eSIM for Japan.

What to do

• Check the Niseko United lift page and your resort’s page before you travel and on the day.
• Keep your plans flexible around opening week, as opening dates may change.
• Confirm transfers and places to stay directly with each provider.
• Save your lift and transfer bookings offline, and set up mobile data before you travel so you can check resort and transport updates on the day. Choose a Japan eSIM plan

Frequently asked questions

When does Niseko open for the 2026-27 season?

Niseko’s four resorts plan to open on 28 November 2026 (dates subject to change); Grand HIRAFU and Annupuri say the opening may shift with snow conditions. Check the official lift status page before you travel.

Do all Niseko United resorts open on the same day?

All four, Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Village, Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU and Niseko Hanazono, plan to open on 28 November 2026. Their planned closing dates differ, from 4 April to 5 May 2027.

Can the opening date change?

Yes. Niseko United says opening days and hours are subject to change. Grand HIRAFU and Annupuri say the opening may shift with snow conditions; for HANAZONO and Niseko Village, dates are subject to change.

When does night skiing start in Niseko?

We have not listed night skiing dates, because they had not passed our fact check at the time of writing. Check niseko.ne.jp and each resort’s own page.

Official sources

• Niseko United: lift and operational dates
• Niseko Annupuri: 2026-27 season opening notice
• Niseko Village: 2026-27 lift pass sheet (PDF)
• Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU: winter season
• Niseko Hanazono Resort: winter resort

This article is for travel planning only. Season dates are as published by the resorts and may change. Always check the official resort pages before you travel.

Photo: MIKI Yoshihito, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons, resized