OFFICIAL MOUNTAIN UPDATES
Japan snow: official weather and operating information
Entrance to official information to check the weather, snowfall, and business status of listed ski resorts.
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This is not a list that automatically obtains snowfall and operating status. Please check each official page for announcement times, snow measurement points, and suspension/closure information.
Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts and warnings
Also be aware of the difference in weather between the foothills and the mountains.
Niseko United official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Official operating information for Furano Ski Resort
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Official operating information for Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Ski Resort
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Hakkoda official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Appi Kogen ski resort official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Geto Kogen ski resort official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Official operating information of Tazawako Ski Resort
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Official operating information of Zao Onsen Ski Resort
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Official operating information of Grandeco Snow Resort
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
GALA Yuzawa's official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Kagura Ski Resort official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Naeba Ski Resort official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Arai Mountain Resort official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Official operating information of Shiga Kogen
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Hakuba / Hakuba Valley official operating information
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Official operating information of Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
For the latest information on snowfall, lifts, and courses, please refer to the latest official information.
Continue exploring this area
Getting to Hakuba
Reserved and non-reserved Nagano buses are separate. Winter pages still cover2025–26: verify the current departure and actual stop at Happo, Hakuba Station or Goryu. The existing80min example is bus plus walking from Nagano to Happo gondola, not every mountain or waiting time.
Japan snow itineraries
Connecting skiing days with time to enjoy the surroundings. Consider the model plan for each area.
A winter itinerary for Hakuba
Hakuba's model plan. Connecting arrival, skiing, and enjoyment of the surrounding area. Please adjust the number of days and time allocation according to arrival time and traffic.
A winter itinerary for Tomamu
Tomamu's model plan. Connecting arrival, skiing, and enjoyment of the surrounding area. Please adjust the number of days and time allocation according to arrival time and traffic.
Getting to GALA Yuzawa
Transportation information to GALA Yuzawa. From major transportation hubs to snowy mountains and the entrance to your inn. Please check the official information on the day of use for times and fees.
Getting to Kagura and Mitsumata
Transportation information to Kagura/Mitsumata. From major transportation hubs to snowy mountains and the entrance to your inn. Please check the official information on the day of use for times and fees.