2022 has been a banner snow year with many resorts registering near record highs. For snow lovers who aren’t ready to pack away those skis or snowboards, or serious enthusiasts with skins and touring skis, there are a number of resorts open through Golden Week and others, like Yamagata’s Gassan, that extend into early summer.
HOKKAIDO
Niseko Annupuri
Until May 5
Niseko Grand Hirafu
Until May 5
Niseko Hanazono Resort
Until May 5
Sapporo Kokusai
Until May 8
Sapporo Teine
Until May 5
Furano Resort
Until May 8
TOHOKU
Hakkoda Ropeway
Until beginning of May
APPI Kogen
Until May 8
Geto Kogen
Until May 8
Yamagata Gassan
Until July
NAGANO
Hakuba Goryu
Until beginning of May
Hakuba 47
Until May 5
Hakuba Happo-One
Until May 8
Hakuba Tsugaike Kogen
Until May 8
Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort
Until end of May
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Until May 8
Yakebitaiyama
Until May 8
Okushiga Kogen Ski Field
Until May 5
Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort
Until May 5
NIIGATA
Kagura
Until May 22
Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort
Until May 5
Seki Onsen
Until beginning of May
Charmant Hiuchi
Until May 5
GUNMA
Tenjidaira Tanigawadake
Until beginning of May
Tanbara Ski Park
Until May 8
Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort
Until May 8