Niseko Winter 2025/26 Opening Dates
5th December update: All Niseko resorts have opened, with limited terrain open. Keep an eye out on the Niseko United website for lift status, and tap on each resort for details on which runs are open.
1st December update: Still no news from Niseko United! They will announce by 1PM the day before opening so be sure to check back every day!
28th November update: Niseko United has announced the postponement of the opening day, as well as Rusutsu Resort. There’s currently no solid date yet planned but we will update this page as soon as the official announcement comes.
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.