Pick up recommended ski resorts for night skiing!

2021/01/07

Location／Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

Are you a night skier? Or do you dislike the cold? It is true that the temperature drops sharply at night, so it is certainly cold. However, there are actually many advantages and fun in night games that are not available in the daytime, such as better snow and barn conditions, and more vacant conditions. Including its charm, night games are recommended! Check out this ski resort.

* The [Information] of the ski resorts introduced is the one at the time of publication (January 7, 2022). Many ski resorts have nighttime hours that change depending on the conditions, so please check the official website for the latest information. 　

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What are the attractions and benefits of night skiing?

Selection of fun ski resorts for night skiing

What are the attractions and benefits of night skiing?

Night game, do you often ski?

In the night game, the same slope becomes a different "night face" from the daytime. The lights created by the lighting create a fantastic atmosphere on the slopes, and the cold, dignified air combined with the quietness of the night create a unique space. Night skiing is worth it just to enjoy the feeling of indescribable, but there are many reasons why it is recommended for skiers and snowboarders who love to ski.

Reason 1 Snow quality is basically better than daytime

Since the temperature is much lower than in the daytime, the snow becomes even drier and good conditions are maintained. Powder makes it smooth, and Groomburn makes it look tight. Thanks to this, it's slippery, so you can feel like you've gotten better.

Reason 2 It's open!

All ski resorts are much more vacant at night than during the day. After warming up with dinner, it takes a lot of spirit to go out in the cold again. If you need to purchase a night ticket, people who ski at night are quite fond of skating. Since it's empty, you can fully enjoy the powder, and if it's a snowy day, the line during the day will completely disappear at night and the powder will be reset.

Reason 3 High cost performance

Depending on the ski resort, you can ski at night for about 500 yen with an afternoon ticket or a one-day ticket. Many of them are open from 16:00 to 17:00 to 20:00 to 22:00, so even if you leave the city center in the afternoon, you can fully enjoy the night game. Even if the night ticket is 2,000 yen, if you can ski freely on the slopes with large high-speed carvings without congestion, and if you can ski as much powder as you want when it snows, the cost performance is quite high.

Reason 4 Terrain is easy to see

The night game course is well lit, so the unevenness of the terrain is easy to see due to the contrast of the light. The visibility is several steps better than the daytime when it becomes flat light due to gas and clouds. Therefore, it is also an advantage that it is easy to find places where powder is accumulated and spots where terrain play can be done.

Reason 5 Slippery

At night, the undulations and bumps that formed during the day grow the most, making the course conditions the most slippery of the day. Aside from the attractiveness of the beautiful compacted snow field and surface vine powder in the morning, it is the time when you can enjoy the most fun of challenging difficult things in the sense of "treating uneven terrain". As a result, the technique of sliding is polished, which is a nice reward.

Now, let's introduce the ski resorts where night skiing is fun and in good condition.

[Hokkaido]
Niseko Hanazono Resort｜NISEKO HANAZONO RESORT

Hanazono's long-awaited night game has finally started!

The long-awaited "Symphony Gondola" has finally opened in the 2021-22 season, and Niseko Hanazono has started night skiing at the same time. Night skiing is possible on two courses along the Symphony Gondola. From the intermediate gondola station, take the mellow bahn to "Juicy Fruit" for beginners, and from the summit station, access "Collie's Folly" for intermediate level riders. The spacious wide barn is slippery.

Even in Niseko, which is said to have the highest reset rate of fresh snow in Japan, the amount and quality of snow in Hanazono, the easternmost area, is even greater. The ideal environment where you can ride the gondola and ski the finest powder at night without feeling cold. Powder hunting at night has become even more fun with the appearance of new Niseko night sights.

[Information]
Night skiing Hours: 16:30-19:00
Lift: Symphony Gondola
Price: Night skiing ticket (16:30-closed) Adults 3,000 yen
1-day ticket (Common to Niseko HANAZONO & Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu) Adults 6,600 Yen
night game operating period: ~ Sunday, March 20, 2022

◆ Official website / https://hanazononiseko.com/ja/

[Hokkaido]
Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU｜NISEKO TOKYU Grand HIRAFU

5 courses can be skied on the popular Center Four Lift

Boasting a vast field, Grand Hirafu is one of the largest in Japan with a variety of courses that can be skied at night, but for the 2021-2022 season, it will be downsized. Only the popular so-called "center for lift" is in operation, but five courses can be skied from there. During the daytime, Niseko is known for its intense powder competition, but at night, the competition for powder is low, so nighttime skiing at Grand Hirafu is especially popular.

[Information]
Night skiing Hours: 16:30-19:00
Operated Lift: Ace No. 2 Center Four
course available: 5
Fees: Night skiing ticket (16:30-until the end of business) Adult 3,000 yen
1-day ticket (Niseko Tokyu Grand
・Hirafu & Niseko HANAZONO) Adults 6,600 yen Night game Operating period: Until March 20, 2022

◆ Official website / https://www.grand-hirafu.jp/winter/

[Hokkaido]
Rusutsu Resort｜RUSUTSU RESORT

Convenient night skiing on West Mountain

Rusutsu, which has a European resort-like atmosphere, has a great atmosphere even at night. Five courses of West Mountain can be skied at night. The ski in/out is right in front of the Rusutsu Resort Hotel, which is very convenient.

Among them, the dynamic course with a maximum slope of 25 degrees is slippery enough. I want to ski with high-speed carving. If it's powder, aim for West Mt. You can also enjoy deep hump lines under the West No. 2 quad lift.

[Information]
Night game opening hours: 16:00-20:00
Operated Lift: West Quad No. 1, West Quad No. 2 Can
be skied course: 5
Fee: Night ticket 3,100 yen
Night game opening period: Until Thursday, March 31, 2022 )

◆ Official HP / https://rusutsu.com/rusutsu-in-winter/

[Hokkaido]
Asahikawa Santa Present Park | SANTA PRESENT PARK

Enjoy the impressive and beautiful night view of Asahikawa City

Santa Present Park is said to be one of the best in Japan for the beauty of the night view from the ski resort. If Asahikawa is your base for approaching Daisetsuzan Asahidake and Furano, you definitely want to go and ski. Coco's night game is very popular because you can enjoy the impressively beautiful night view of Asahikawa city. Easy to access in about 20 minutes by car from Asahikawa city. You can spend a day at Asahikawa Stay, sightseeing at the famous Asahiyama Zoo during the day, and playing at Santa Present Park at night.

[Information]
Night game opening hours: 16:00 to 21:00
Course available: 1
Price: Night ticket 1,500 yen
Night game opening period: Until March 27, 2022 (Sun)

◆ Official website: http://www.santapresentpark.com/

[Niigata]
Ishiuchi Maruyama ｜ ISHIUCHI MARUYAMA

Ishiuchi's night is so bright! This sense of scale!

Ishiuchi Maruyama's night game is a whopping 3,000m, and the cocktail rays are gorgeous like this.

Ishiuchi Maruyama boasts one of the largest scales in Japan, and is so popular for night skiing that ``Ishiuchi night skiing is the best! Some locals only ski at night.'' The photo at the top of this article is from a night game at Ishiuchi Maruyama. The course layout spreads out in a fan shape from the top of the mountain, and the main course on the ridge is wide, and the view of the night view is great. The temperature at night is clearly lower than during the day, so the quality of the snow is excellent. Because the number of people is sparse, it feels like you have the vast slopes all to yourself. The tight snow makes the board run, and you can see that the speed is naturally higher than usual. Ishiuchi Maruyama's great attraction is that you can enjoy various variations even at night, such as grooms, bumps, terrain, and powder. On days with a blizzard, it's not uncommon for the night to be filled with treasure powder that continues to fall throughout the day.

[Information]
Night skiing Hours: 16:00-20:00
Operated Lifts: 3 lifts at the central exit (Sunrise Express, Tyrol Triple Lift, Sightseeing 3rd Express) operate from Monday to Friday and Sundays, plus mint on Saturdays A stone family pair lift is in operation.
There is no night game business at the north exit. Price: Night ticket 2,400 yen
Night game operating period: Until Sunday, March 13, 2022

◆ Official HP / https://ishiuchi.or.jp/

[Niigata Prefecture]
Akakura Onsen ｜ AKAKURA ONSEN

The only place in the Myoko area that is open until 22:00 every night

Akakura Onsen, which can be said to be a long-established store in Myoko, is a ski resort with 100% natural snow. There are many gentle slopes on the whole, and the wide course design is characterized by a relaxed and calm atmosphere. It is the only place in the Myoko area that is open for night skiing, and you can ski until 22:00 every day. The course is Kumado No. 1 Quad, but it can be a long ride of about 1km. In addition, every Saturday, the snow is compacted before the night game, so you can enjoy the same best conditions as the first thing in the morning.

[Information]
Night game opening hours: 17:00-22:00
Operated Lift: Kumado No. 1 quad
skiing course: 1
Price: Night game ticket 2,600 yen
Night game opening period: Until Saturday, March 14, 2022

◆ Official website / https://akakura-ski.com/

[Nagano Prefecture]
Iizuna Resort | IIZUNA RESORT

A ski resort with a local feel, like a place for Nagano citizens to relax. Iizuna's night skiing is strong because you can ski the long forest course (850m) on the main slope. It is an image that nearly half of the slope can be skied. During the 2021-2022 season, night skiing is closed on Sundays and Mondays from December to February (except January 2nd, 3rd, and 9th), but is open the rest of the week. In March, it will only be open on Fridays and Saturdays. It's nice to be able to enjoy a lot until 22:00 at night. There are also convenient 3-hour tickets and 2-hour settings.

[Information]
Night skiing hours: 18:00-22:00
Operated Lift: No. 2 high-speed pair lift
skiing course: 3
Fees: Night skiing ticket (18:00-22:00) 3,000 yen/3-hour ticket 2,500 yen/2 hours Ticket 2,000 yen
Night game Opening period: Until Sunday, March 21, 2021 Closed on Sundays and Mondays from December to February (except 1/2, 1/3, 1/9) Only Fridays and Saturdays in March Sales

◆ Official HP / https://iizunaresort.com/ski/gerende/

[Niigata Prefecture]
Joetsu International ｜ JOETSU KOKUSAI

Three pastel-colored cocktail lights are the best Instagrammable

Joetsu Kokusai's night game is famous for its three pastel-colored cocktail lights that light up in front of the Hotel Green Plaza Joetsu Kokusai Main Building, which stands in front of the main slopes. When illuminated by this light, shadows of three colors are projected on the surface of the snow, which is full of fashion. It's romantic and Instagrammable. For the 2021-22 season night skiing, 3 courses centering on the main Nagamine slopes are available.

[Information]
Night skiing hours: 17:00-21:00
Operated Lift: Nagamine Quad Lift
Course: 3
Price: Night ticket 1,500 yen
Night skiing period: Until March 21, 2022 (Monday)

◆ Official website: http://www.jkokusai.co.jp/ski

[Niigata]
Kandatsu Kogen｜KANDATSU KOGEN

On weekends, you can ski until 2:00 a.m. at the original day-trip ski resort

Speaking of Kandatsu, the slopes open from 7:00 in the morning and are famous for night skiing until midnight. This ski resort is said to be the originator of day skiing. For freeride enthusiasts, Kandatsu Freeski School, where you can take freeride lessons such as air and jib, is also famous and popular.

In the 2021-22 season, the night game will be open until 2 am on Saturdays and the night before holidays. The attraction is that you can enjoy a long night cruise by connecting Procyon, Volks, and Vega from the C lift that extends to the top of the slopes. It is also good that it is easy to use with flexible settings such as afternoon & night ticket from 12:00 to 2:00, normal night ticket, 4 hours night ticket.

[Information]

Operates
from 18:00 to 2:00 the next
day
Lifts : Lift A and C (Saturday) Saturday and holiday eve

◆ Official website / https://www.kandatsu.com/

[Niigata Prefecture]
Naeba | NAEBA

Relax elegantly while watching the illuminated slopes and slide

Naeba has many attractions such as a night park for beginners and slopes with a smooth feel. Above all, it is convenient that you can ski in and out from the Prince Hotel at the bottom of the slopes. If the weather gets rough or you get cold, you can evacuate to Prince and have a cup of tea and relax. The No. 4 Romance Lift and No. 5 High Speed Lift can be seen from the Prince Hotel, so it's good to enjoy them according to the situation while looking at the night ski slopes.

[Information]　
Night game opening hours: 17:00-20:30
Operated Lifts: No. 4 Romance Lift, No. 5 High-Speed Lift
Skiing course: 2
Fees: Night game ticket Saturday/New Year's holiday 3,200 yen / Weekdays/Sunday 2,000 yen
Night game business period Sunday , March 27, 2022

◆ Official HP / https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/naeba/winter/

[Gunma Prefecture]
Norn Minakami ｜NORN MINAKAMI

Long night game until 22:00 every day and 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays!

Norn Minakami is attractive for its easy access, just 3km from the Minakami IC. Night games are open until 22:00 on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, and open until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition, the courses that can be skied at night are the main courses of the ski resort, and the D and E courses account for 60% of the total. You can enjoy a long run with a distance of about 1km. The park on the mountainside can also be used at night. Anyway, it's a perfect night game paradise for night riders.

[Information]

skiing
hours: 16:30-22:00 (Monday-Thursday/Sunday)-24:00 (Friday/Saturday) until 3/21
Available) 2,300 yen / Night game 24 tickets (available until midnight) 2,700 yen Operating period: Until March 21, 2022 (Monday)

◆ Official website / https://www.norn.co.jp/winter/

[Gifu Prefecture]
Dynaland | DYNALAND

"Jordina", whose name is known throughout the country, is open every day until 23:00.

Dynaland boasts the largest scale in western Japan with a total of 17 courses. Together with Takasu Snow Park, which is connected to the mountaintop, it is popular for being crowded mainly with young skiers and snowboarders from morning to night during the season. The main reason for this is the famous night game "Jordina", which is open until 23:00 every day. And the existence of "Asadaina" that is open from 6 o'clock in the morning on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and the year-end and New Year holidays.

Combined from morning to night, the daily business hours are 17 hours, the longest in Japan! It has now established its own position as a ski resort that never sleeps in western Japan. Dynaland is amazing not only for the length of time you can ski, but also for the longest run distance of 2,800m and its scale. It may be the best resort for those who want to practice intensively and want to make the most of the day.

[Information]
Night skiing hours: 18:00-23:00 (excludes 12/31 only) Last lift ride is at 22:30
Lift: Alpha Liner quad lift
skiing course: 3
Fees: Night ticket 2,700 yen
Night skiing period: ～Sunday, March 20, 2022

◆ Official website / https://www.dynaland.co.jp/

[Gifu]
Washigatake

Saturdays during the high season are all night from 6:00 to 18:00 the next day.

With a common lift ticket, you can also ski at White Pia Takasu next door. The scale with a total of 26 courses is one of the largest in western Japan. Washigatake's specialty is all night on Saturdays. This is the only place in Gifu Prefecture that offers non-stop long-run business from 6:00 in the early morning to 18:00 the next day. The 2021-22 all-night season will be Saturday, January 8th through March 12th. In the park where you can play about 1/3 of the daytime items, there are also special items with good lighting effects. There will be maintenance around 15:00, so the conditions will be slippery. If you buy a same-day afternoon ticket, you can ski even at night.

[Information]
Night game opening hours: Operates from 16:00 to 22:30
Lift: Rainbow No. 1 quad lift
Possible course: 3
Price: Night ticket 2,600 yen / All-night ticket 3,800 yen
Night game operating period: Until March 12, 2022 ( soil)

◆ Official website / https://ski.washigatake.jp/

* Information as of the end of January 2022. Please refer to the official website for details.


Top altitude 1,308m	Longest run 4,550m	Elevation difference 1,000m	Maximum slope 30°


11 courses	3 lifts	1 gondola	ropeway -book


Top altitude 1,200m	Longest run 5,300m	Elevation difference 940m	Maximum slope 40°


22 courses	12 lifts	1 gondola	ropeway -book


Top altitude 994m	Longest run 3,500m	Elevation difference 594m	Maximum slope 30°

Pick up recommended ski resorts for night skiing!

What are the attractions and benefits of night skiing?

Reason 1 Snow quality is basically better than daytime

Reason 2 It's open!

Reason 3 High cost performance

Reason 4 Terrain is easy to see

Reason 5 Slippery

[Hokkaido] Niseko Hanazono Resort｜NISEKO HANAZONO RESORT

Hanazono's long-awaited night game has finally started!

[Hokkaido] Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU｜NISEKO TOKYU Grand HIRAFU

5 courses can be skied on the popular Center Four Lift

[Hokkaido] Rusutsu Resort｜RUSUTSU RESORT

Convenient night skiing on West Mountain

[Hokkaido] Asahikawa Santa Present Park | SANTA PRESENT PARK

Enjoy the impressive and beautiful night view of Asahikawa City

[Niigata] Ishiuchi Maruyama ｜ ISHIUCHI MARUYAMA

Ishiuchi's night is so bright! This sense of scale!

[Niigata Prefecture] Akakura Onsen ｜ AKAKURA ONSEN

The only place in the Myoko area that is open until 22:00 every night

[Nagano Prefecture] Iizuna Resort | IIZUNA RESORT

[Niigata Prefecture] Joetsu International ｜ JOETSU KOKUSAI

Three pastel-colored cocktail lights are the best Instagrammable

[Niigata] Kandatsu Kogen｜KANDATSU KOGEN

On weekends, you can ski until 2:00 a.m. at the original day-trip ski resort

[Niigata Prefecture] Naeba | NAEBA

Relax elegantly while watching the illuminated slopes and slide

[Gunma Prefecture] Norn Minakami ｜NORN MINAKAMI

Long night game until 22:00 every day and 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays!

[Gifu Prefecture] Dynaland | DYNALAND

"Jordina", whose name is known throughout the country, is open every day until 23:00.

[Gifu] Washigatake

Saturdays during the high season are all night from 6:00 to 18:00 the next day.

[Hokkaido]
Niseko Hanazono Resort｜NISEKO HANAZONO RESORT

[Hokkaido]
Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU｜NISEKO TOKYU Grand HIRAFU

[Hokkaido]
Rusutsu Resort｜RUSUTSU RESORT

[Hokkaido]
Asahikawa Santa Present Park | SANTA PRESENT PARK

[Niigata]
Ishiuchi Maruyama ｜ ISHIUCHI MARUYAMA

[Niigata Prefecture]
Akakura Onsen ｜ AKAKURA ONSEN

[Nagano Prefecture]
Iizuna Resort | IIZUNA RESORT

[Niigata Prefecture]
Joetsu International ｜ JOETSU KOKUSAI

[Niigata]
Kandatsu Kogen｜KANDATSU KOGEN

[Niigata Prefecture]
Naeba | NAEBA

[Gunma Prefecture]
Norn Minakami ｜NORN MINAKAMI

[Gifu Prefecture]
Dynaland | DYNALAND

[Gifu]
Washigatake