Sales finally open in October! & Information on the "2024-25 Early Bird Season 1-Day Pass" which will end sales in October

October is almost here. With ski resorts opening as early as November, ski resorts are ramping up sales of early bird season passes and lift tickets for the 2024-2025 season. Some passes will be available from October, while others will no longer be on sale at the end of the month. So, is October the month to make a difference? We've put together some attractive early bird season passes and one-day passes that you'll want to get your hands on while you can

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"Multiple Ski Resort Season Passes" to be sold starting in October

[Tohoku Area] Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (Fukushima Prefecture)

You'll be amazed at the generous benefits, including a free first ride and night ride.
The super early bird discount from October 1st to December 1st is an incredible 31,000 yen off at 39,000 yen!

The two ski resorts, Hoshino Resorts Alts Bandai and Hoshino Resorts Nekoma, are now connected by a connecting lift, and were renamed Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain last season. It boasts 33 courses, 13 lifts, and a total slope area of ​​189 hectares. In addition to its sheer scale, this popular major ski resort is also known for the excellent snow quality unique to the area, its long season, and its extensive snow park. If you want to ski to your heart's content on one of Japan's biggest fields, we highly recommend a season pass

The super early bird discounts, available until December 1st, offer amazing perks. The "First Ride" allows you to board the Alts Express 15 minutes before it normally opens, and is free, instead of the usual 1,500 yen! This means you can enjoy the first powder of the morning. And night skiing is also free! You can enjoy unlimited carving on the beautiful groomed slopes

There are also discounts on accommodation and ski resorts other than Nekoma Mountain. One-day passes at Hoshino Resort Tomamu are always free, and up to three days' worth of passes at Hoshino Resort Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort are free. One-day passes at affiliated ski resorts such as Geto, Okutadami Maruyama, Madarao, Lotte Arai Resort, Kawaba, Hakuba Goryu, and Hakuba 47 are also discounted by 1,000 to 2,000 yen. And yet, until December 1st, the price is an incredible 39,000 yen, a saving of over 30,000 yen compared to the regular price

Ticket typeSales periodadultJunior and senior high school studentsElementary school student19-23 years old24-29 years old
Super Early Bird10/1~12/139,000 yen16,000 yen15,000 yen14,000 yen25,000 yen
usuallyFrom December 2nd onwards70,000 yen40,000 yen38,000 yen37,000 yen50,000 yen

◆Purchase Benefits
①Free first ride
②Free night skiing
③FUNRIDE companion discount Adults 5,700 yen → 4,400 yen / Elementary school students 2,700 yen → 2,100 yen
④Free ski resorts! Hoshino Resort Tomamu | Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort by Hoshino Resort
⑤1,000 to 2,000 yen discount on one-day lift tickets (adults) at affiliated preferential ski resorts
⑥Hoshino Resort accommodation discounts


[Gunma Area] POWDER5 Gunma | Season Pass

The season pass for Kawaba, Marunuma, Iwakura, Hodaigi, and Oguna Hotaka
will go on sale from 00:00 on Tuesday, October 1st

The ever-popular "POWDER5 Season Pass Gunma 5" offers convenient, affordable access to five Gunma Prefecture ski resorts: Kawaba, Marunuma, Iwanuma, Hodaigi, and Oguna Hotaka. The Gunma area's ski resorts are all rich in natural terrain, perfect for freeriding. They're especially known for their unparalleled environment for "wall skiing." Enjoying the five ski resorts throughout the season, tailored to the conditions, is an irresistible draw for freeskiers who enjoy terrain and jib skiing.

This season, only 50 tickets are available for purchase. Competition for these premium passes will be fierce, but why not give them a try? It's okay to buy tickets for one person, family, or friends. The battle begins at midnight on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with registrations open at WINTER PLUS. Get ready!

Ticket typeSales periodadult
Early Bird10/1~ Limited to 50 pieces100,000 yen

◆Purchase Benefits
①Free parking at each ski resort
②One drink included at each ski resort  (5 drinks provided in total, contents vary by ski resort)


[Nagano Area] NAGANO 6 Powder Dream Pass 2024-2025

All-you-can-ski tickets available at six ski resorts in northern Nagano Prefecture
from October 1st, limited to the first 1,000 people!

The NAGANO6 Powder Dream Pass, newly introduced from the 2023-2024 season, can be used freely at six ski resorts: Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, Shiga Kogen Snow Resort, Ryuo Ski Park, Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, Tangram Ski Circus, and Togakushi Ski Resort. This season, a limited edition of 1,000 passes will be on sale from October 1st to January 16th. It's very convenient to understand the characteristics of each ski resort and choose your destination based on not only your skiing preferences, but also the weather and snow conditions

For purchase benefits and other information, please check the information in this leaflet. For more details and to apply, please contact each of the six ski resorts listed in the leaflet

Sales periodadultHigh school students and younger
10/1〜1/16130,000 yen100,000 yen

[Yuzawa/Minamiuonuma Area] Naeba, Kagura, Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Season Pass 

Get a great deal on a pass to powder paradise just three hours from Tokyo.
Early bird sales are only available in October from October 1st to 31st. Don't miss out!

This early bird season pass for Prince Snow Resort in Naeba, Kagura, and Muikamachi Hakkaisan is popular among powder lovers in the Joetsu area, one of Japan's snowiest regions. It comes with a variety of perks, including free parking and discounts on facilities in summer and autumn. Since it's an easy day trip from central Tokyo, you can easily make a bold move by leaving early in the morning after seeing fresh powder at Naeba or Kagura, enjoying the first powder of the morning, and then descending before noon. Even if you live in the Tokyo metropolitan area, this pass is a great way to take advantage of the benefits of a season pass

Kagura also offers easy access to the backcountry, making it especially recommended for beginners to powder backcountry skiing. It offers ideal conditions, including the quantity and quality of snow, easy access, a variety of slopes, and a low risk of avalanches and getting lost due to the terrain. Even beginners can try it if they take part in a backcountry tour with a guide service. Muikamachi Hakkaisan has many technical slopes, making it perfect for advanced skiers to hone their skills. Don't miss out on this extremely convenient season pass, which is on sale for just one month in October!

Ticket typeSales periodadultJunior and senior high school studentsSeniors (55 years and older)
Early Bird10/1〜10/3199,000 yen63,000 yen82,000 yen

◆Purchase Benefits
①Free Parking ②Discount
on Kagura Summer Slope 1-Day Pass
③Discount on Kagura Summer Slope Season Pass
④Wadagoya Discount ⑤Muikamachi
Hakkaisan Exclusive Visitor Points
⑥Hakkaisan Ropeway Ride Discount
⑦Naeba Dragon Dora & Tashiro Ropeway Ride Discount

"Early bird season tickets for individual resorts" will be on sale from October

[Joetsu/Myoko area] Charmant Hiuchi (Niigata Prefecture)

65% of the ski resort is ungroomed powder paradise!
Online purchases available from October 1st!

This entire area is famous for its heavy snowfall, and during the peak season, the snowfall consistently exceeds 500 cm, making it truly extraordinary. The ski resort has created an environment that allows it to make the most of this abundant snow. The resort's keywords are "uncompacted snow" and "natural untouched." They continue to make an effort not to pack the snow, with over 65% of the area designated as ungroomed areas and runs. The freeriding

zones are brimming with terrain so rich it's hard to tell whether they're on a slope or in the side country. While a magnet for freeriding connoisseurs, they're surprisingly uncrowded and a hidden gem, with a high chance of finding powder. Considering the environment, a season pass is well worth it. Starting this season, online purchases are now available for added convenience.

Ticket typeSales periodadultChildren (ages 3 to junior high school students)Seniors (60 years and older)
All-day season pass/early bird discount10/1~11/3040,000 yen26,000 yen32,000 yen
usually12/1~50,000 yen32,000 yen40,000 yen

[Gunma/Tochigi Area] Kawaba Ski Resort (Gunma Prefecture)

with irresistible content for freeriders,
early bird season tickets are only available from October 1st to November 30th!

Located just a two-hour drive from the Tokyo metropolitan area, Kawaba is one of the highest ski resorts in the Kanto region, with a peak elevation of 1,870 meters. It's also known for its exceptionally smooth, natural snow. Taking advantage of its favorable environment, the resort offers a lineup of irresistible content for freeriders, including "OFF THE PISTE," where you can experience off-piste

skiing in a limited area, "FIRST TRACK CAT SERVICE," multiple high-quality snow parks, and a 3.3km long run. A season pass, which allows you to freely ski to your heart's content at Kawaba throughout the season, is a great deal. Early bird discounts are available only from October 1st to November 30th! Purchasers also enjoy a variety of bonuses. There's no limit on the number of passes, so don't forget to grab one while you can.

Ticket typeSales periodAdults ( high school students and above )Weekday AdultsChildren (elementary school to junior high school students)Seniors (50 years and older)
Early Bird Price10/1〜11/3053,000 yen40,000 yen33,000 yen48,000 yen
usually12/1~60,000 yen43,000 yen37,000 yen55,000 yen

◆Purchase benefits
①Free parking all day (some exclusions apply)
②Discount on one-day lift tickets for friends (¥1,000 discount for up to four companions)
③Discount on rental for friends (¥500 discount for up to four companions)
④Mutual discounts with other ski resorts
- NSD Group ski resorts (Ryuo Ski Park, Oguna Hotaka Ski Resort, Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, Meiho Ski Resort, Kashimayari Ski Resort Family Park)
, Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort
,
, Gunma North Mountain Resort Season Net (Mutual discounts at ski resorts in the Katashina, Minakami, and Numata areas)
⑤Discount on POWDER SHAPE PREMIUM RENTAL
⑥Half price on all citywave Tokyo Sakaimachi plans


[Gunma/Tochigi Area] Marunuma Plateau (Gunma Prefecture)

, which allow you to enjoy the terrain to the fullest during the long run leading up to the Golden Week holidays in May,
are only available from October 21st to November 11th, and are limited to 500 tickets !

Marunuma Kogen offers a variety of skiing experiences, including a long ride with a maximum run of 4km, beautiful groomed runs, a paradise for playing with the terrain, an ungroomed powder area, and a mogul area. With an elevation of 2,000m, it is also renowned for its excellent snow quality. On powder days, the entire ski resort can be reached with just one ropeway, making it extremely efficient. The course design makes use of the rich natural terrain, allowing you to "play while flowing." It is said to be a paradise for playing with the terrain, and is very popular with freeriders

If you have a season pass, parking is always free. You can also make day trips from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and considering you can ski for a full five months until Golden Week in May, the season pass offers excellent cost performance. Please note that the early bird season pass is only on sale for a very short period of about 20 days.
*The purchase page will be available from 10:00 on October 21st.

Ticket typeSales periodAdults (high school students and above, seniors)Children (elementary and junior high school students)
Early BirdOctober 21st, 10:00 AM - November 11th, 3:00 PM60,000 yen63,000 yen

October ! "Multiple Ski Resorts Common 1-Day/Timed Tickets" on Sale

[Shinetsu Area] Shinetsu Nature Park Super Value Ticket

Limited to 1,500 tickets available from October 1st!
A set of 5 tickets with special perks for skiing at 21 ski resorts in Nagano and Niigata

The Shinetsu Natural Park Super Value Ticket is a set of five tickets that can be exchanged for a one-day pass at 21 ski resorts in the nine cities and towns of the Shinetsu Natural Park, and includes meal vouchers, hot spring bath vouchers, and other perks. The ski resorts where the ticket is available are listed in the leaflet above. Tickets can be used at the best ski resort of the day in the vast Shinetsu area, including Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Myoko Kogen, Madarao Kogen, and Arai Mountain Resort.

Unused tickets can be exchanged for local specialties, summer season ski resort perks, and more. With only 1,500 tickets available, they are expected to sell out quickly.

Ticket typeSales periodadult
Common lift coupon10/1〜12/3128,000 yen
Usage period: ~March 31, 2025

[Gunma Area] POWDER5 Gunma | Common Time Ticket

Sales for
10-hour or 20-hour lift tickets for Kawaba, Marunuma, Iwakura, Hodaigi, and Ogunahotaka 00:00 on Tuesday, October 1st

The ever-popular "POWDER5 Hourly Ticket Gunma 5" is a convenient and economical ticket that allows you to ski to your heart's content at five ski resorts in Gunma Prefecture: Kawaba, Marunuma, Iwakura, Hodaigi, and Oguna Hotaka. This season, there are two types of tickets: a 10-hour ticket and a 20-hour ticket

The pass can be used in one-hour increments from the time you first pass through the IC gate (touch your IC ticket), and any remaining time can be used on other days during the season, making it very efficient. (For example, if you have a 10-hour pass, you can use it for 3 hours on the first day, 4 hours on the second day, 3 hours on the third day, etc., for a total of 10 hours.) You can also check the remaining time on your IC ticket at the ticket counter of each ski resort. This is very convenient as it allows you to use your time effectively

This IC lift ticket does not require exchange at the ski resort, and you can go straight to the lift and ride, so there's no need to queue at the ticket counter, making it stress-free. Each of the five ski resorts is unique. They offer a wide variety of courses, including rich natural terrain, powder, long courses, and groomed runs. Be sure to check the official website for details.

This season, the number of tickets will be limited and will be on sale for a limited time only. Sales will begin at midnight on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and orders will be accepted at WINTER PLUS. As a purchase bonus, one drink will be included at each ski resort  (a total of five drinks will be provided. The contents will vary depending on the ski resort).

Ticket typeSales period10-hour ticket20-hour ticket
Early Bird10/1〜11/309,600 yen18,700 yen
usuallyAfter December12,000 yen22,000 yen

Sales of the "Multiple Ski Resorts Common Season Pass" will end in October

[Nationwide Area] MacEarth | MacEarth Japan

Early bird sales end on October 15th!
This is your last chance to get an all-you-can-play season pass at 21 ski resorts across the country!

This season pass covers 21 ski resorts across the country. It covers Hokkaido, Shinetsu, Yuzawa, Oku-Mino, Kansai, and Chugoku areas, making it the most comprehensive pass available. With
over 215 skiable courses, a total distance of over 175km, over 260 park features, four half-pipes, and 15 tree runs, the pass offers an impressive 150-day ski season from late November to early May.

◆Purchase Benefits
①Free parking at all ski resorts all day
②Special 10% discount at affiliated accommodations
③Green season discounts and golf discounts
④Hot spring facility discounts

Ticket typeSales periodadultChildren (ages 4 and over, elementary school age and under)
Super Early Bird8/1〜9/3064,800 yen26,800 yen
Early Bird10/1〜10/1574,800 yen31,800 yen

MacEarth Japan Season Pass eligible ski resorts

Hokkaido/Shinetsu area

Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Business Partnership)
Kandatsu Snow Resort (Business Partnership)
Kurohime Kogen Snow Park
X-JAM Takai Fuji
Yomase Onsen Ski Resort
Sugadaira Kogen Pine Beak
Iizuna Resort Ski Resort (Business Partnership)

Chubu area

Tateyama Mountain Ski Resort (Business Partnership)
Ushidake Onsen Ski Resort (Business Partnership)
Takasu Snow Park
Dynaland
Washigatake Ski Resort
White Pier Takasu (Business Partnership)
Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort

Kansai and Chugoku area

Hakodateyama Ski Resort

Ojiro Ski Resort
Mt. Hyonose International Ski Resort
Kannabe Kogen Banba Ski Resort

Utopia Saioto


[Hakuba Area] Able Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park | Joint Season Pass

"Early Bird Season Pass" on sale until October 31st!
Enjoy luxurious skiing on all 24 courses and 3 areas in Hakuba

A combined season pass for Hakuba Valley's two ski resorts, Able Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park, is also available at an early bird price. The resort boasts a wide range of slopes and a wide variety of slopes, including the three main slopes at the top and bottom, and Hakuba 47, which connects the resorts. The upper Alps-daira slope is 1,680 meters above sea level, allowing you to ski for a long period of time. Hakuba 47 boasts the widest selection of park items in the area, making the season pass, which allows you to freely travel between both resorts, an attractive option. The generous purchase benefits also make this a great value for money pass

◆Purchase Benefits
SNOWBIRDS CLUB Benefits (Bring your season pass to other SNOW BIRDS CLUB member ski resorts and purchase adult one-day lift tickets at half price. You will also receive five special discount coupons that can be used at member ski resorts.)
② Novelty gift (not for sale)
③ Three one-day half-price lift tickets that can be used at Able Hakuba Goryu & HAKUBA47
④ Night ticket discount (200 yen off adult and child tickets)

Ticket typeSales periodAdults ( junior high school students to 79 years old )Child (elementary school student)Kids (ages 5 and under)Grand Senior (80 years old and over)
Early bird season ticket8/1〜10/3158,800 yen---
Regular season ticket11/1〜78,000 yen38,000 yen500 yen500 yen
Spring Season PassAvailable from March 1st46,000 yen---
*Night games are not available

[Shinetsu/Shiga Kogen Area] Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort, Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort | Madarao, Yakebitaiyama, and Okushiga Combined Season Pass

"Early Bird Season Pass" sales end on October 31st!
If you want to ski to your heart's content at Madarao, Yakebitaiyama, and Okushiga, be sure to get your hands on one!

Skier: Naoto Kono Photo: Daniel Honda

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is blessed with consistently high-quality powder snow, known as "Madapow," throughout the season. Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort is the largest in Shiga Kogen, and opened a new course, "YAKEBI VALLEY," last season. And then there's Okushiga Kogen Resort, located at the very back of Shiga Kogen, which operates solely on natural snow. Sales of the "Madarao-Yakebitaiyama-Okushiga Combined Season Pass," which allows you to ski at all three of these attractive ski resorts all season long with a single season pass, will end at the end of October

◆Purchase benefits
・500 yen discount on one-day lift tickets for up to five accompanying guests at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
・1,000 yen discount on ski and snowboard rentals at Shirakaba Rental (cannot be used for rental or sales of clothing and accessories)
・Additional discounts available at nearby ski resorts will be available

Ticket typeSales periodadultJunior and senior high school students and seniors (55 years and older)Dwarf (elementary school student)
Early Bird Rates9/11〜10/3170,000 yen63,000 yen34,000 yen
Regular price11/1〜75,000 yen66,000 yen36,000 yen

[Shinetsu/Shiga Kogen Area] Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Tangram Ski Circus | Madarao Mountain All-Mountain Season Pass


If you want the best deal on a season pass called "Mada Pow" that allows you to freely travel between Tangram and Madarao,

Many of the courses at Madarao are on the north slope, where high-quality snow falls repeatedly. This high-quality powder is so popular that it is called "mada pau." Madarao is also famous for having one of Japan's best tree run courses. A must-have for locals and die-hard Madarao fans alike, the season pass can be purchased at an early bird price until the end of October. This season, the pass will be unified with Tangram and Madarao as the "Mountain Pass." There are several purchase benefits, and just like last season, there are plans to expand the discounts available at surrounding ski resorts

◆Purchase benefits
・500 yen discount on one-day lift tickets for up to five accompanying guests at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
・1,000 yen discount on ski and snowboard rentals at Shirakaba Rental (cannot be used for rental or sales of clothing and accessories)
・Additional discounts available at nearby ski resorts will be available

Ticket typeSales periodAdults (junior high school students and above)Seniors (55 years and older)Dwarf (elementary school student)
Early Bird Rates9/11〜10/3163,000 yen56,000 yen30,000 yen
Regular price11/1〜70,000 yen63,000 yen34,000 yen

[Chukyo Area] TAKASU MOUNTAINS | TAKASU MOUNTAINS SEASON PASS

Advance tickets will be sold out on October 15th!
Get ready to ski at the popular 5 ski resorts in the hot Okumino area with season passes!

The ski resorts in the Oku-Mino area, which open every year from November with full operation of artificial snow machines, are always bustling with young snowboarders thanks to their long season, ample nighttime hours, and diverse snow parks. Sales of the "TAKASU MOUNTAINS Season Pass," a combined season pass that allows unlimited skiing at the neighboring Takasu Snow Park, Dynaland, Washigatake Ski Resort, Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort, and White Pier Takasuga, will end on October 15th. Don't miss out! Another great thing about pre-purchased season passes is that they arrive in the form of a special card

Ticket typeSales periodAdult all dayAdult weekdaysChildren all day (elementary school students and younger)Family All Day
Advance ticket8/1〜10/1573,000 yen45,000 yen27,000 yen135,000 yen
+ Dynaland Night Game Option
(Hours: 18:00-23:00)
12,000 yen5,000 yen-
Family All Day: Up to 2 adults (19 years old and over) and 2 children (18 years old and under)

◆Purchase benefits①Free
personal injury insurance with special clause for personal liability risk compensation②Free
1-day lift ticket and 1,000 yen meal ticket③Free
parking all day for all-day season pass, free weekday season
pass④Group ski resort discount (2,900 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children when season pass is presented)
⑤Access to "Washi-no-Yu" for 500 yen⑥Access
to "White Pier Public Bath" for 500 yen for 2 hours⑦Discounts
on local shopping (Yorimichi Discount)
⑧10% discount on accommodation fees at affiliated hotels⑨Golf
course benefits⑩Green
season benefits



Sales of "single resort season tickets" will end in October

[Hakuba Area] Happo-one Ski Resort

Repeat customers can save up to 20,500 yen, and new buyers can save 17,000 yen.
Early bird application period ends on October 31st!

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort boasts an overwhelming scale and variety of slopes. With a truly wide variety of slope directions and undulations, and top-notch quality powder, moguls, and terrain, there's more than enough to enjoy even if you visit every season. This season's early bird sale runs from September 1st to October 31st, a month earlier than last year. Don't miss out!

This season, all 10 types of tickets can be purchased with the POW ticket option for an additional 1,000 yen. The POW ticket is a special ticket that can be used to make donations to support the efforts of ski resorts that are members of the Sustainable Resort Alliance (SRA), a platform launched by POW JAPAN that supports zero-carbon and sustainable ski resorts across the country. Each member ski resort has decided how the collected donations will be used, and Happo-One plans to use the funds for "forest maintenance at the ski resort."

Ticket typeSales periodAdult A (40 years old and over)Adult B (18-39 years old)Children (ages 6 to 17)
Repeater Early Bird Rate9/1〜10/3173,500 yen38,000 yen23,500 yen
New Early Bird Rate77,000 yen40,000 yen25,000 yen
Regular price11/1〜94,000 yen48,000 yen30,000 yen

◆Purchase Benefits
① 5% discount on restaurant food and drink (Target facilities: Sun Terrace Panorama, Rest House Kurobishi Bear's cafe, all restaurants at Usagidaira Terrace, Snow Plaza Sakka Bear's cafe, Kitaone Kogen Terrace)
② 1,000 yen meal voucher (Target facilities: Sun Terrace Panorama, Rest House Kurobishi Bear's cafe, all restaurants at Usagidaira Terrace, Snow Plaza Sakka Bear's cafe, Kitaone Kogen Terrace)
③ 100 yen discount on day trip hot springs at Hakuba Happo Onsen (Target facilities: Happo no Yu, Mimizuku no Yu, Sato no Yu)
④ 50% off lift tickets at ski resorts operated by Vail Resorts
⑤ 10 companion discount coupons included Adult one-day ticket ¥8,000 → ¥7,500 (must be accompanied by a season pass holder)
⑥ 2 free day trip hot spring coupons at Hakuba Happo Onsen (Repeat customer discount only)

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