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Up to 66% Off! Buy Your 2024-25 Japan Ski Resort Lift Tickets in Advance & Save

Up to 66% Off! Buy Your 2024-25 Japan Ski Resort Lift Tickets in Advance & Save

Last updated: 16 October 2024

Many people consider Kyoto and Tokyo, where you can experience Japanese culture, as popular places to visit. But did you know Japan is also one of the world’s leading ski destinations?

Many of Japan’s ski resorts have long been chosen for their high-quality powder snow. And now that Japan lifted its travel ban, many ski resorts have been seeing a surge in reservations from abroad. Thanks to a great sense of openness while also avoiding packed conditions, the snow season is an experience that both seasoned and novice skiers alike should enjoy on their next trip to Japan.

Many ski resorts offer lift tickets with discounted rates when purchased in advance. Their types and prices vary depending on the ski resort and the time of year.

LIVE JAPAN has carefully selected lift tickets for ski resorts throughout Japan that are now offering great deals.

Some have a limited number of tickets available, so be sure to purchase now and enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other snow activities at a discount!

(*Tickets are issued by our trusted partner, SURF & SNOW. If Japanese text is displayed after viewing the deals, please tap the globe icon to switch the language.)

Table of Contents
  1. A must when visiting in winter! Why foreign visitors love Japanese ski resorts
  2. What are lift tickets?
  3. Ski resorts in Niigata
  4. Ski resorts in Nagano
  5. Ski resorts in Gunma/Tochigi/Shizuoka
  6. Ski resorts in Iwate/Fukushima/Miyagi/Yamagata
  7. Ski resorts in Gifu/Shiga/Hyogo

A must when visiting in winter! Why foreign visitors love Japanese ski resorts

A must when visiting in winter! Why foreign visitors love Japanese ski resorts

Japan is one of the world’s snowiest countries and its slopes offer up legendary powder. Since 70% of the country is mountainous, there are many snow resorts where you can enjoy a variety of courses, making it popular among skiers and snowboarders from all over the world.

But that’s not all the snow culture offers - the onsen baths are exceptional! After enjoying the slopes, you’ll love soaking your body in a steamy hot spring bath - the perfect way to relax after a full day out! It’s a unique way to experience Japanese culture to the fullest.

What are lift tickets?

What are lift tickets?

Lifts are what carry passengers up a mountain so that they can then enjoy skiing down. Lifts are a paid service, and to ride them, you will need to purchase a lift ticket. Getting a lift ticket in advance is recommended.

The main advantage of getting lift tickets at this time of year is the special early-bird discount, which lets you to get up to 48% off the regular price.

Because lift tickets have open dates, you can be flexible with your travel plans.

Which ski resort catches your eye? Get your lift tickets before the early-bird discount period ends!

*After tapping ‘view details’, check the SURF & SNOW page for available dates.
*Early-bird discounts are not available for all ski resorts/lift tickets.
*Lift ticket sales times vary from resort to resort; some may not display lift tickets.

Ski resorts in Niigata

Mt. Naeba / Naeba Ski Resort

Naeba Ski Resort has a luxurious atmosphere with numerous hotels at the base of the mountain. Naeba is connected to the adjacent Kagura Ski Resort by the 5,481m-long “Dragondora” lift – the longest in Japan – to make Mt. Naeba the country’s largest snow resort. This season, Naeba Ski Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Mt.Naeba / Kagura Ski Resort

Take up the challenge of a ski tour in the triple-zone ski area with its superb snow quality, long trails, and long season.

Akakura Onsen Ski Area

The Akakura Onsen Ski Area features dynamic slopes that stretch over Mt. Myoko, with slopes that range from gentle to steep. There are 14 lifts and 17 courses. All slopes are 100% natural snow, and the excellent quality and amount of snow make this place very popular among overseas skiers. The wide long course is for beginners, and the steep slope course is for advanced skiers.

  • Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
    • Address Suginosawa, Myoko-Shi, Niigata-Ken, 949-2113
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Kurohime Station (Shinano Railway Kita-Shinano Line)
    • Phone Number 0255-86-6211

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Gondola & Lift Ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      29%OFF
      7,000
      5,000JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Gondola & Lift 5-Hour Ticket
      • 5-Hour Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      26%OFF
      6,200
      4,600JPY
      View Deal
  • Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort
    • Address 5044-1 Tsuchidaru, Yuzawa-Machi, Minami-Uonuma-Gun, Niigata-Ken 949-6103, 949-6103
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Echigo-nakazato Station (Joetsu Line)
    • Phone Number 025-787-3301

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • Smile Resort (5 Resort Combo)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      34%OFF
      6,500
      4,300JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      5,800
      3,900JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Age 6-12)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Age 6-12
      • All-Day
      29%OFF
      2,800
      2,000JPY
      View Deal
  • Cupid Valley
    • Address 942-0534 Yukidaruma Kogen, Sugawa, Yasuzuka-Ku, Joetsu-Shi, Niigata-Ken, 942-0534
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Shinano-Shiratori Station (Iiyama Line)
    • Phone Number 025-593-2041

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      36%OFF
      4,400
      2,800JPY
      View Deal
    • Smile Resort (5 Resort Combo)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      34%OFF
      6,500
      4,300JPY
      View Deal
  • Muica Snow Resort
    • Address 2910-114, Koguriyama, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata 949-6636, 949-6636
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Muikamachi Station (Hokuhoku Line)
      10 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 025-773-3311

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      5,200
      3,500JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Age 6-12
      • All-Day
      35%OFF
      2,600
      1,700JPY
      View Deal
    • Smile Resort (5 Resort Combo)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      34%OFF
      6,500
      4,300JPY
      View Deal
  • Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort
    • Address 112-1 Kabansawa, Uonuma-Shi, Niigata-Ken 949-6431, 949-6431
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Jyoetsukokusaiskijo-mae Station (Joetsu Line)
      4 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 025-782-1028

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      5,800
      3,900JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Age 3-12
      • All-Day
      42%OFF
      3,800
      2,200JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift Ticket (8 tickets set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      34%OFF
      46,400
      30,400JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (+Snow gear Rental)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      23%OFF
      10,300
      7,900JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Pair Ticket)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      40%OFF
      10,100
      6,100JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Pair Ticket +Snow gear Rental)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      13,600
      9,100JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      6,400
      4,300JPY
      View Deal
  • Maiko Snow Resort
    • Address 2056-108 Maiko, Minami-Uonuma-Shi, Niigata-Ken 949-6423, 949-6423
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Ishiuchi Station (Joetsu Line)
      7 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 025-783-4100

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      35%OFF
      6,500
      4,200JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Age 6-12)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Age 6-12
      • All-Day
      23%OFF
      3,500
      2,700JPY
      View Deal
    • Smile Resort (5 Resort Combo)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      34%OFF
      6,500
      4,300JPY
      View Deal
  • Iwappara Ski Resort
    • Address 731-79 Oaza Tsuchidaru, Yuzawa-Machi, Minamiuonuma-Gun, Niigata-Ken 949-6103, 949-6103
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Iwapparaskijo-mae Station (Joetsu Line)
      5 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 025-787-3211

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      5,800
      3,900JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Age 3-12
      • All-Day
      42%OFF
      3,800
      2,200JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift Ticket (8 tickets set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      34%OFF
      46,400
      30,400JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (+Snow gear Rental)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      23%OFF
      10,300
      7,900JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Pair Ticket)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      40%OFF
      10,100
      6,100JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Pair Ticket +Snow gear Rental)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      13,600
      9,100JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      6,400
      4,300JPY
      View Deal
  • NASPA Ski Garden
    • Address 2117-9 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-Machi, Minami-Uonuma-Gun, Niigata-Ken 949-6101, 949-6101
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Echigo-yuzawa Station (Joetsu Shinkansen)
      5 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 025-780-6888

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      30%OFF
      6,300
      4,400JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Child
      • All-Day
      31%OFF
      4,800
      3,300JPY
      View Deal
  • Yuzawa Park Ski Resort
    • Address Kosaka, Yuzawa-Machi, Minami-Uonuma-Gun, Niigata-Ken 949-6103, 949-6103
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Echigo-nakazato Station (Joetsu Line)
      5 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 025-787-4111

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      4,500
      3,000JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Student & Senior)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Student & Senior
      • All-Day
      29%OFF
      3,500
      2,500JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Child)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Child
      • All-Day
      40%OFF
      2,500
      1,500JPY
      View Deal
  • Lotte Arai Resort
    • Address 944-0062 1966, Ryozenji, Myoko-shi, Niigata-Pref., 944-0062
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Nihongi Station (Myoko-haneuma Line)
      15 minutes by bus
    • Phone Number 0255-75-1177

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      7,500
      5,000JPY
      View Deal
    • Lift ticket (4-Ticket Set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      40%OFF
      30,000
      18,000JPY
      View Deal
    • Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      26%OFF
      9,500
      7,000JPY
      View Deal
    • Lift ticket (4-Ticket Set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      32%OFF
      38,000
      26,000JPY
      View Deal

Ski resorts in Nagano

RYUOO SKI PARK

RYUOO SKI PARK is known for its excellent powder and panoramic views.

  • RYUOO  SKI  PARK
    • Address Ryuoo-Kogen, Ymananouchi-Machi, Shimotakai-Gun, Nagano, 381-0405
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Yomase Station (Nagano-Dentetsu Nagano Line)
    • Phone Number 0269-33-7131

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      33%OFF
      5,500
      3,700JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (3 tickets set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      36%OFF
      16,500
      10,500JPY
      View Deal
    • Lift ticket (2-Ticket Set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      11,600JPY
      View Deal
  • Shirakabako Royalhill
    • Address 391-0301 Kitayama3419, Chino-Shi, Nagano-Ken, 391-0301
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Kami-Suwa Station (JR Chuo Main Line)
    • Phone Number 0266-68-2120

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • (NovemberOnly) [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      18%OFF
      5,500
      4,500JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (+Lunch voucher)
      • Pack Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      28%OFF
      6,900
      5,000JPY
      View Deal
  • Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort
    • Address Kamishiro, Hakuba-Mura, Kita-Azumi-Gun, Nagano-Ken 399-9211, 399-9211
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Minami-Kamishiro Station (Oito Line)
    • Phone Number 0261-75-2101

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      18%OFF
      8,500
      7,000JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Child)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Child
      • All-Day
      16%OFF
      4,500
      3,800JPY
      View Deal
  • Togari Onsen Ski Resort
    • Address 389-2411 Oaza Toyoda6356-Ni, Iyama-Shi, Nagano-Ken, 389-2411
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Togari-Nozawaonsen Station (Iiyama Line)
    • Phone Number 0269-65-2359

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      40%OFF
      5,500
      3,300JPY
      View Deal
    • Lift ticket (4-Ticket Set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      44%OFF
      22,000
      12,400JPY
      View Deal
  • Hakuba Happo-One
    • Address Happo, Hakuba-Mura, Kita-Azumi-Gun, Nagano-Ken 399-9301, 399-9301
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Hakuba Station (Oito Line)
    • Phone Number 0261-72-3066

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (2-Days Ticket)
      • 2-Days Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      15%OFF
      16,000
      13,600JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (3-Days Ticket)
      • 3-Days Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      20%OFF
      24,000
      19,200JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (4-Days Ticket)
      • 4-Days Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      25%OFF
      32,000
      24,000JPY
      View Deal

Ski resorts in Gunma/Tochigi/Shizuoka

  • Karuizawa Snow Park
    • Address 377-1412 2032-16 Kita-Karuizawa, Naganohara-Machi, Agatsuma-Gun, Gunma-Ken, 377-1412
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Naka-Karuizawa Station (Shinano Railway)
      31 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 0279-84-1227

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      20%OFF
      4,000
      3,200JPY
      View Deal
    • Lift ticket (Child)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Child
      • All-Day
      20%OFF
      3,000
      2,400JPY
      View Deal
  • Kawaba Ski Resort
    • Address 378-0101 Kawaba-Kogen, Kawaba-Mura, Tone-Gun, Gunma-Ken, 378-0101
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Yubiso Station (JR Joetsu Line)
      36 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 0278-52-3345

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      26%OFF
      6,200
      4,600JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • Pack Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      24%OFF
      7,200
      5,500JPY
      View Deal
    • Lift ticket (2-Ticket Set)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      11,600JPY
      View Deal
  • Palcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort
    • Address 377-1611 Baragi-Kogen, Hoshimata, Tumagoi-Mura, Agatsuma-Gun, Gunma-Ken, 377-1611
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Hirahara Station (Shinano Railway)
      18 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 0279-96-1177

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [NovemberOnly] Gondola & Lift Ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      36%OFF
      5,900
      3,800JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Gondola & Lift Ticket (Child)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Age 6-12
      • All-Day
      66%OFF
      2,900
      1,000JPY
      View Deal

Ski resorts in Iwate/Fukushima/Miyagi/Yamagata

  • Tengendaikogen
    • Address 992-1461 Tengendai, Shirabuonsen, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata-ken, 992-1461
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Osawa Station (Ou Line / Yamagata Line)
      32 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 0238-55-2236

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      31%OFF
      5,500
      3,800JPY
      View Deal
  • TAKATSUE Ski Resort
    • Address 967-0315 535 Takatsue Hara, Minami Aizu Machi, Minami Aizu Gun, Fukushima-Ken, 967-0315
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Aizukogen-oze-guchi Station (Aizukinugawa Line / Aizu Tetsudo Aizu Line)
      23 minutes by car
    • Phone Number 0241-78-2220

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      35%OFF
      5,500
      3,600JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Child
      • All-Day
      35%OFF
      4,000
      2,600JPY
      View Deal
  • Getokogen Ski Resort
    • Address Kokuyurinnai, Aza Hatairiyama, Iwasakishinden, Waga-Cho, Kitakami-Shi, Iwate-ken, 024-0322
      View Map
    • Nearest Station Iwasawa Station (Kitakami Line)
    • Phone Number 0197-65-9000

    Reserve a Lift ticket in advance

    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult
      • All-Day
      17%OFF
      6,400
      5,300JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • senior
      • All-Day
      14%OFF
      5,000
      4,300JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] Lift ticket (Pair Ticket)
      • 1-Day Ticket
      • Adult + Age 6-12
      • All-Day
      16%OFF
      9,400
      7,900JPY
      View Deal
    • [EarlyDiscount] 20-Hour Ticket
      • 20-Hour Ticket
      • All Ages
      • All-Day
      8%OFF
      26,000
      23,800JPY
      View Deal

Ski resorts in Gifu/Shiga/Hyogo

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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