Spring Skiing in Japan 2022

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