On Monday, May 3rd, at the end of Golden Week, several ski resorts in Hokkaido and the Shinetsu area have been experiencing snowfall since last night! This is your chance to enjoy not only granular snow but also a little fresh snow for the last spring skiing season! While many ski resorts close on the 5th, we're lucky to be able to enjoy skiing in good conditions right up until the very end. Let's follow the ski resort situation as of May 3rd!
*This article was compiled as of the morning of May 3rd using information from ski resorts that regularly cooperate with STEEP. Please check their official websites and social media for daily updates
[As of the morning of May 3rd] Ski resorts that are still open during Golden Week
[Hokkaido]
Sapporo Teine
As of the morning of May 3rd, over 5cm of snow has fallen since yesterday!
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
The "Highland Zone" is open for the entire Golden Week period. Snow accumulation at the summit is 210cm, and at the foot of the mountain is 15cm (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/sapporo.teine/
◆Official Website:https://sapporo-teine.com/snow/
[Hokkaido]
Kiroro Snow World
As of the morning of May 3rd, the temperature at the summit was minus 3 degrees! A morning of fresh snow
Open until Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (national holiday)
There are three express trains: Yoichi No. 1 Express (operates only on weekends and holidays), Nagamine No. 1 Express, and Nagamine No. 2 Express. Kiroro's popular "Asian Kitchen" will be open for three days only, from May 1st to May 3rd! They will be offering a limited set menu of Thai cuisine prepared by a Thai chef. Snow accumulation is 200cm at the summit and 20cm at the foot of the mountain (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/kirororesort/
◆Official Website:https://www.kiroro.co.jp/ja/
[Hokkaido]
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort | SAPPORO-KOKUSAI
20cm of fresh snow has piled up! Winter is back!
Open until Sunday, May 9, 2021
Sky Cabin 8, Echo Quad Lift, and Marchen Quad Lift will be operating until Sunday, May 9th. The "Spring Genghis Khan All-You-Can-Eat" event will also be held until the end of the season. At "Rabbit" on the second floor of the ski center, from 11:00 to 15:30, adults can eat all they want for 1,980 yen! Snow depth: 210 cm (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/sapporoKOKUSAI/
◆Official Website : https://www.sapporo-kokusai.jp/
[Iwate Prefecture]
Geto Kogen Ski Resort
Last 3 days! You can still ski from the summit!
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
The first gondola is currently in operation. The moguls and summit kicker are also open. At this time of year, you can also enjoy the open-air bath, Usamori no Yu, at Geto Highlands Hot Springs, where you can enjoy the view of the mountains on all sides from Geto Highlands. Snow depth at the summit is 178cm, and at the foot of the mountain is 30cm (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/geto8/
◆Official Website:http://www.geto8.com/
[Iwate Prefecture]
Appi Kogen Ski Resort
As of the morning of May 3rd, strong winds are making gondola operations difficult. Please check operation status!
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
For "Spring Skiing & Snowboarding," if you live in Tohoku, the price starts from 9,700 yen for a room for two people, including one night's stay at a hotel, two meals, and one day lift ticket (tax included, bathing tax not included). Snow depth: 50 cm (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/AppiResort
◆Official Website:https://www.appi.co.jp/ski/
[Yamagata Prefecture]
Tengendai Kogen Ski Resort
The final day, May 5th (Wednesday, national holiday), will be "2021 Season Appreciation Day ☆ Bingo Tournament on the Slopes"
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
On the final day, Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday), the "2021 Season Appreciation Day ☆ Bingo Tournament on the Slopes" will be held, with events planned where you can win prizes such as lift tickets and accommodation vouchers. Snow depth from the Shakunage slope upwards is 170 to 290 cm (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/%E5%A4%A9%E5%85%83%E5%8F%B0%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F-258810920833215/
◆Official Website:http://www.tengendai.jp/winter/w-event.html
[Nagano Prefecture]
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort | NOZAWA ONSEN
A little snow has been falling since May 2nd, and there's still plenty of snow in the Yamabiko summit area!
Open until May 9th (Sun)
Until May 9th (Sun), lift tickets are also available at special prices, with adult one-day tickets usually priced at 5,200 yen, now 4,100 yen, two-day tickets 9,600 yen, now 7,600 yen, and four-hour tickets 4,400 yen, now 3,500 yen. There is particularly plenty of remaining snow on the Yamabiko slopes, and you can enjoy exhilarating carving as well as playing in the park and stream terrain. In spring, there is a high chance of seeing a panoramic view of the Northern Alps from the summit of Mount Kenashi. There is 80cm of snow in the Yamabiko summit area (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/nozawaonsen.snowresort/
◆Official Website:http://www.nozawaski.com
[Nagano Prefecture]
Ryuo Ski Park
Snowfall of 5-10cm since May 2nd! Great conditions!
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
During Golden Week from April 4th to May 5th, a direct bus will operate from Yudanaka Station to Ryuo Ski Park. The Skyland area at the summit will be open throughout Golden Week. You can approach the ropeway's base station by car (8:00 - 19:00). Once you get off the ropeway, you'll be above the clouds at an altitude of 1,770m. From the SORA terrace, you can see the sea of clouds and the setting sun at eye level. ◆SORA terrace Morning Plan◆ A round-trip ticket + breakfast set is 3,800 yen for adults and is popular. 65cm of snow (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/ryuooski/
◆Official Website:https://www.ryuoo.com/snow/
[Nagano Prefecture]
Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort
Unfortunately, the early morning hours scheduled for May 3rd to May 5th have been cancelled
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
The No. 2 High-Speed Pair Lift, No. 3 High-Speed Pair Lift, No. 4 Pair Lift, and Gondola Lift will be open throughout Golden Week. Snow accumulation is 100 cm (as of May 3rd). They are also planning to hold a "Spring Ski Thanksgiving Festival" on May 3rd and 4th. Please check their website for details
https://www.facebook.com/okushiga.kogen/
◆Official Website:http://www.okushiga.jp/skiresort/
[Nagano Prefecture]
Shiga Kogen Central Area
It's snowing surprisingly hard! It feels like mid-winter in Shiga Kogen even in May!
Open until Wednesday, May 5th
Ichinose Family Ski Resort, Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Resort, and Teragoya Ski Resort in the central area of Shiga Kogen will be open throughout Golden Week. Starting on the 29th, Ichinose Family and Takamagahara Ski Resort will be open every day early in the morning! For just 1,800 yen, you can enjoy unlimited skiing on the first slopes of the morning from 6:00 to 8:00! Even in spring, Shiga's snow quality is gentle on the snow. Enjoy comfortable skiing in the pleasant spring temperatures
https://www.facebook.com/ShigaKogen.Ski/
◆Official Website:http://shigakogen.co.jp/highlight/ski-spring
[Nagano Prefecture]
Kumanoyu Ski Resort | KUMANOYU
A thin layer of snow has been falling since the night of May 2nd, making for good conditions for early morning skiing
Open until Wednesday, May 5th
The second pair lift is operating until May 5th. A 1-day pass is ¥4,300 (regular price ¥5,600), and a 2-day pass is ¥8,500 (regular price ¥10,500). During Golden Week, you can enjoy a refreshing early morning ride on the slopes from 6:00 to 8:30. Early morning lift tickets are ¥1,800.
↓ Footage from around 7:30 PM on May 2nd shows the Kumanoyu area at -1°C with snow.
https://www.facebook.com/kumanoyulift/
◆Official Website:https://www.kumanoyu.co.jp/
[Nagano Prefecture]
Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park | HAKUBA VALLEY
47PARKS is in excellent condition!
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
From the summit, the Alps No. 1 Pair Lift, the high-speed pair lift Line-e, the quat lift Line-c, the pair lift Line-A and B, and the Alps No. 2, No. 4, and No. 3 Pair Lifts are all in operation. Also, Hakuba47's "47PARKS" is a high-quality park with a variety of jumps ranging from 13m to 3m, half pipes, and a variety of JIB items that make it easy to progress from beginner to intermediate to advanced level. You can ski until Golden Week. 65cm of snow (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/HKB47official/
◆Official Website:https://www.hakuba47.co.jp/winter/
[Niigata Prefecture]
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | OKUTADAMIMARUYAMA
The perfect conditions for enjoying spring skiing make this a popular spot
Open until May 9th (Sun)
Spring at Okutadami Maruyama is full of fun skiing, with parks, tree runs and moguls. There is also a beginners' park and main park that are permanently set up only in spring, a banked slalom course, and a beech forest tree run course that is open in spring, making spring incredibly fulfilling. The moguls that appear naturally on and beside the courses are also a fun spring feature, attracting many mogul skiers. On weekdays, Monday through Friday, those aged 55 and over (proof of age required) can enjoy a discounted one-day lift ticket from 3,400 yen to 2,900 yen. Snow depth: 170 cm (as of May 3rd)
◆Official Website:http://okutadami.co.jp/ski/
[Niigata Prefecture]
Kagura Ski Resort | KAGURA
3cm of snowfall from May 2nd and temperatures minus 3 degrees!
Tashiro area: open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday) Mitsumatakagura area: open until Sunday, May 23rd
Kagura in spring boasts groomed slopes and beautifully formed mogul slopes. You can enjoy the firm groomed slopes first thing in the morning, and the light, spraying granular snow in the afternoon. Also, from May 1st to May 5th, the Mitsumata Ropeway opens at 7am, 30 minutes earlier than usual, so you can enjoy the first track on the firm runs first thing in the morning when no one is around. You can get a great deal by purchasing a one-day or morning pass to use the first track! The popular Kagura Park, which requires a big kicker, is also open. Snow depth at the summit is 170cm, and at the foot of the mountain is 30cm (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/snowkagura
◆Official Website:https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/kagura/winter/
[Niigata Prefecture]
GALA Yuzawa
The "See you at Gala this summer" campaign lasts for 3 days!
Open until Wednesday, May 5th (national holiday)
Five courses in the central and north areas, as well as the "Snow Play Park" and the "Snow Park" in the north area, have been opened, and a cobblestone lane has been set up in the entertainment corner. (As of April 29th). Also, from April 29th to May 5th, as a special Golden Week event, the "See you at GALA in the summer" campaign is being held! Everyone who visits during the last seven days of the season will receive a "GALA Summer Park One-Day Lift Ticket." Snow depth: 60cm (As of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/galayuzawa/
◆Official Website:https://gala.co.jp/winter/
[Niigata Prefecture] Charmant Hiuchi Ski Resort
May 3rd was a warm spring day with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, and we will be open until May 5th (Wednesday, public holiday).
Charmant has a rich supply of snow that remains strong until spring. As most of the ski resort is not groomed, the loose spring conditions create a nice natural terrain, and the entire slope can be enjoyed like a park, making it popular with freeriders. It is also popular with mogul-loving skiers. The mellow granular snow on the gentle slopes is exquisite. Check the live camera for real-time updates. Snow depth: 90cm (as of May 3rd)
◆Official website/https://charmant-hiuchi.jp
[Gunma Prefecture]
Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort
Enjoy the snow and spring at the same time during Golden Week at Marunuma!
Open until May 9th (Sun)
Nikko Shirane Ropeway, Central Pair Lift, No. 7 Single Lift, No. 5 Super Twin Lift, and No. 8 Pair Lift are currently in operation (as of May 3rd). Marunuma's selling point is that you can enjoy free-riding on the natural terrain. In spring, as the snow melts, the terrain becomes more visible, so there are even more spots to play in than in the peak season. Also, between April 29th and May 8th, a camping event is being held, opening the area near the summit of the No. 4 Lift (near Tree Adventure) as a campsite! A special Golden Week treat for skiing and camping. 75cm of snow (as of May 3rd)
https://www.facebook.com/Marunumakogen/
◆Official Website:https://www.marunuma.jp/winter/