Pow lovers, get ready. Next winter season is on the horizon, and with less than five months left until Niseko is buried under several metres of snow, the Niseko winter 2025/26 opening dates have been officially revealed.
It’s time to mark your calendars and start planning for an epic ski holiday in the deepest pow at Japan’s best winter destinations.
Book your winter accommodation in Niseko here.
See below for when each resort will open for the season.
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area:
| Operational Dates | November 29, 2025 (Sat) – May 6, 2026 (Wed) | 8:30 – 16:30 |
| Night Ski | December 13, 2025 (Sat) – March 22, 2026 (Sun) | 16:30 – 19:30 |
Niseko Village Ski Resort:
| Operational Dates | November 29, 2025 (Sat) – April 5, 2026 (Sun) | 8:30 – 16:30 |
| Night Ski | December 13, 2025 (Sat) – March 22, 2026 (Wed) | 16:30 – 19:00 |
Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU:
| Operational Dates | November 29, 2025 (Sat) – May 6, 2026 (Wed) | 8:30 – 16:30 |
| Night Ski | December 13, 2025 (Sat) – March 22, 2026 (Sun) | 16:00 – 19:00 |
Niseko Hanazono Resort:
| Operational Dates | November 29, 2025 (Sat) – April 12, 2026 (Sun) | 8:30 – 16:30 |
| Night Ski | December 13, 2025 (Sat) – March 22, 2026 (Sun) | 16:00 -19:00 |
Further information including lift pass prices can be found at the Niseko United website.
