The ban will finally be lifted and sales will begin in October! & “2024-25 Early Bird Season 1-Day Ticket” information that will end in October

The calendar will soon be October. Ski resorts are expected to open as early as November, and early bird season tickets and lift tickets are being sold at each ski resort for the 2024-25 season.The long-awaited passes will be released in October! For example, some passes end their early bird sales at the end of October. So, with October being a competitive month, we've collected some attractive early bird season tickets and one-day tickets that you'll want to get your hands on in October.

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Lifting from October “Common season ticket for multiple ski resorts” sold at

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

You will be surprised by the luxury of the benefits, including the free first ride and night race.The
super early bird discount from October 1st to December 1st will save you 31,000 yen, making it an unbeatable price of 39,000 yen!

The two ski resorts of Hoshino Resorts Alts Bandai and Hoshino Resorts Nekoma are connected by a connecting lift, and the name was changed to ``Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain'' last season for the 2023-24 season. There are 33 courses, 13 lifts, and a total ski area of ​​189ha. In addition to its large scale, it is a major ski resort that is famous and popular for its unique quality of snow, long season, and extensive snow park. If you want to compete in one of the best big fields in the country, season tickets are highly recommended.

The super early bird discount, which is on sale until December 1st, has amazing benefits. The "First Ride", which allows you to board the Artu Express 15 minutes before it normally opens, is free instead of the usual 1,500 yen! Now you have your first powder in the morning. And night games are also free! Feel free to carve the beautiful groom barn as much as you want.

There are also discounts on ski resorts other than Nekoma Mountain and accommodations. One-day passes at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu are always free, and up to three days at Hoshino Resorts Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort are free. In addition, one-day tickets to affiliated ski resorts such as Natsuayu, Okutadami Maruyama, Madarao, Lotte Arai Resort, Kawaba, Hakuba Goryu, and Hakuba 47 will also be discounted by 1,000 to 2,000 yen. However, if you buy it until December 1st, the price is an exceptional 39,000 yen. It's more than 30,000 yen cheaper than usual.

DenominationSales periodadultmiddle and 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
generallyFrom 12/2 onwards70,000 yen40,000 yen38,000 yen37,000 yen50,000 yen

◆Purchase benefits
① Free first ride
② Free night skiing\
③FUNRIDE companion discount Adults 5,700 yen → 4,400 yen / Elementary school students 2,700 yen → 2,100 yen
④ Ski resort where you can ski for free! Hoshino Resorts Tomamu | Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort by Hoshino Resorts
⑤ 1000-2000 yen discount on one-day lift tickets at affiliated ski resorts (adults)
⑥ Hoshino Resorts accommodation benefits


[Gunma Area] POWDER5 Gunma | Season Pass

Common season passes for Kawaba, Marunuma, Iwakura, Hodaigi, and Ogna Hotaka
will be on sale from 00:00 on Tuesday, October 1st Limited to only 50 people!

The highly popular "POWDER5 Season Pass Gunma 5" is a season pass that allows you to ski to your heart's content at five ski resorts in Gunma Prefecture: Kawaba, Marunuma, Iwakura, Hodaigi, and Oguna Hotaka. The ski resorts in the Gunma area all have rich natural terrain, making them perfect for freeriding. In particular, it is famous for being the perfect environment for "wall play." Being able to play at five ski resorts throughout the season depending on the conditions is irresistible for free skiers who like terrain play and jib skiing.

This season is also a premium limited edition of only 50 pieces. The competition to acquire them is fierce, but why not give it a try? There is no problem even if you buy one person at a time for your family and friends. The competition will begin at 00:00 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and applications will be accepted at WINTER PLUS. It's ready now.

DenominationSales periodadult
early bird10/1~ Limited to 50 pieces100,000 yen

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


[Nagano Area] NAGANO6 Powder Dream Pass 2024-2025

skiing at 6 ski resorts in northern Nagano Prefecture
starting October 1st, limited to the first 1000 people!

"NAGANO6 PowderDreamPass", which is newly introduced from the '23-24 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 1000 pieces will be sold from October 1st to January 16th. It's very convenient to understand the characteristics of each ski resort and choose a destination based on your skiing preferences, as well as the weather and snow conditions.

For purchasing benefits, etc., check the information in this leaflet, and for more information 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 ticket 

Get a discount pass to powder heaven, 3 hours from Tokyo.
Early bird sale is only available from October 1st to October 31st. Don't miss out!

Early bird season tickets to Prince Snow Resort in Naeba, Kagura, Muikamachi and Hakkaisan, which are popular among powder lovers in the Joetsu area, one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. It also comes with a variety of benefits, including free parking and discounts on facility usage in the summer and fall. Since it's an easy day trip from the city center, it's also possible to do the crazy job of checking that Naeba and Kagura are full of fresh powder, leaving the city early in the morning, enjoying the first powder in the morning, and descending before noon. This is a great pass for those living in the metropolitan area to take advantage of the power of a season ticket.

Additionally, Kagura offers easy backcountry access and is especially recommended for beginners to powder and backcountry. It has favorable conditions such as the quantity and quality of snow, ease of access, variety of slopes, and low risk of avalanches and getting lost due to the terrain. Even beginners can try a backcountry tour with a guide service. Muikamachi Hakkaisan has many technical slopes, making it perfect for advanced climbers to hone their skills. Don't miss out on the short one-month sales period in October for this super easy-to-use season pass!

DenominationSales periodadultmiddle and high school studentsSenior (55+)
early bird10/1〜10/3199,000 yen63,000 yen82,000 yen

◆Purchase benefits
① Free parking
② Kagura summer ski slope one-day ticket discount
③ Kagura summer slope season ticket discount
④ Wada hut discount
⑤ Muikamachi Hakkaisan limited visit point
⑥ Hakkaisan ropeway ride discount
⑦ Naeba Dragondora / Tashiro ropeway ride discount

Lifting from October “Single resort early bird season tickets” sold at

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

65% of the entire ski resort is a powder paradise with uncompacted snow!
Online purchase available from October 1st!

This area is famous for its heavy snowfall, and during the high season, the snowfall consistently exceeds 500cm, so the amount of snowfall is on an order of magnitude. The ski resorts are also creating an environment where they can provide this abundant snow in the best possible way. The ski resort's keywords are ``non-compacted snow'' and ``just like nature.'' Efforts have been made to avoid compacted snow, and more than 65% of the area has been set up as non-compacted snow areas and courses.

The freeriding zone is so rich in terrain that it's hard to tell whether it's a ski slope course or a side country course. Although it is popular among freeride enthusiasts, it is always surprisingly uncrowded and a little-known spot, and the powder acquisition rate is quite high. Considering that environment, the season pass is worth it. Starting this season, online purchasing is now possible, making it even more convenient.

DenominationSales periodadultDwarf (3 years old ~ junior high school student)Senior (60+)
Season pass all day ticket / early bird discount10/1~11/3040,000 yen26,000 yen32,000 yen
generally12/1~50,000 yen32,000 yen40,000 yen

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


Early bird season tickets are available for a limited time from October 1st to November 30th, with plenty of content that is irresistible for freeride enthusiasts

Kawaba is located approximately 2 hours by car from the Tokyo metropolitan area, but at a top elevation of 1,870m, it is located at one of the highest ski resorts in the Kanto area, and is also known for its smooth natural snow. Taking advantage of this blessed environment, freeride enthusiasts can enjoy ``OFF THE PISTE'' where you can enjoy the off-piste feeling in a limited area, ``FIRST TRACK CAT SERVICE'', multiple high-quality snow parks, and a 3.3km long run. We have a lineup of irresistible content.

The season pass is attractive because it allows you to ski this river freely throughout the season. Early bird discount available only from October 1st to November 30th! There is also a wide variety of purchase benefits. There is no limit on the number of tickets, so just be sure to get them within the period.

DenominationSales periodAdults ( high school students and above )weekday adultChildren (elementary school to junior high school students)Senior (50+)
early bird price10/1〜11/3053,000 yen40,000 yen33,000 yen48,000 yen
generally12/1~60,000 yen43,000 yen37,000 yen55,000 yen

◆Purchase benefits
① Free parking all day (excluded days apply)
② 1-day friend lift ticket discount (1,000 yen discount for up to 4 companions)
③ Friend rental discount (500 yen discount for up to 4 companions)
④ Other skiing Mutual benefits with
the NSD Group ski resorts (Ryuo Ski Park, Ogna Hotaka Ski Resort, Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, Meihou Ski Resort, Kashimayari Ski Resort Family Park),
Ikenotaira Onsen Ski Resort
, Nekoma Mountain
/Gunma North Mountain Resort Season Net (mutual preferential discounts at ski resorts in Katashina, Minakami, and Numata areas)
⑤POWDER SHAPE PREMIUM RENTAL discount
⑥citywave Tokyo Sakaimachi each plan half price


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

allow you to fully enjoy terrain play during long runs until the May holidays,
are on sale only from October 21st to November 11th and are limited to 500 tickets !

Marunuma Plateau offers a variety of skiing experiences, including a long ride with a longest run distance of 4km, a beautiful compacted snow slope, a terrain play paradise, an uncompacted snow powder area, and a mogul area. Due to its altitude of 2,000 meters, it has a reputation for good snow quality. On powder days, you can go around the entire ski resort with just one ropeway, which is extremely efficient. A course design that allows you to play while flowing, making use of the rich natural terrain. It is said to be a paradise for terrain play, and is very popular among freeride enthusiasts.

Parking is always free if you have a season ticket. Considering that you can make a day trip from the Tokyo metropolitan area and you can ski for a full 5 months until Golden Week in May, the cost performance of the season ticket is tremendous. Please note that the early bird season ticket sales period is very short, approximately 20 days.
*The purchase page will be released from 10:00 on October 21st.

DenominationSales periodAdults (common to high school students and above/seniors)Children (elementary and junior high school students)
early birdOctober 21st 10am - November 11th 3pm60,000 yen63,000 yen

Lifting from October "Common one-day and hourly tickets for multiple ski resorts" sold at

[Shin-etsu Area] Shin-etsu Natural Village Super Value Ticket

Limited to 1500 pieces from October 1st!
A 5-piece ticket with benefits to ski at 21 ski resorts in Nagano & Niigata

The Shin-Etsu Shizenkyo Super Value Ticket is a 5-piece discount ticket that can be exchanged for a one-day pass at any of the 21 ski resorts in the 9 municipalities of Shin-Etsu Shizenkyo, and includes meal tickets, hot spring bathing tickets, and other benefits. The available ski resorts are listed in the leaflet above. It can be used at the best ski resorts 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 benefits, etc. With a limited edition of 1,500 copies, I have a feeling it will sell out in no time.

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

[Gunma area] POWDER5 Gunma | Common time ticket

Sales of common lift time tickets for Kawaba, Marunuma, Iwakura, Houdaigi, and Oguna Hotaka
will 00:00 on October 1st (Tuesday)

The POWDER5 Hourly Ticket Gunma 5, which is very popular every year, is a timely 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. There are two types of tickets this season: a 10-hour ticket and a 20-hour ticket.

It can be used in one-hour increments from the time when you first pass through the IC gate (touch your IC ticket), and if you have any remaining time, you can use it on another day during the season, making it very efficient. (Example: If you have a 10-hour ticket, you can use it for 10 hours in total, such as 3 hours on the first day, 4 hours on the second day, and 3 hours on the third day.) You can check the remaining time on your IC ticket at each ski resort ticket counter. . It's very convenient and allows you to use your time effectively.

There is no need to exchange it at the ski resort, and you can go straight to the lift and board the lift, so there is no need to line up at the ticket counter, making it stress-free. Each of the five ski resorts is unique. It has a wide variety of courses including rich natural terrain, powder, long courses, and grooming burns. Please check the official website for more details.

This season will also be a limited edition with a limited number of tickets available. The sales ban will be lifted from 00:00 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at WINTER PLUS. As a purchase bonus, you will receive one drink for each ski resort  (a total of 5 drinks will be provided. Contents vary depending on the ski resort)

DenominationSales period10 hour ticket20 hour ticket
early bird10/1〜11/309,600 yen18,700 yen
generallyAfter December12,000 yen22,000 yen

“Common season ticket for multiple ski resorts” sales end in October

[Nationwide Area] Mac Earth | Mac Earth Japan

“Early Bird” sale ends on October 15th!
Last chance to get a season pass for unlimited play at 21 ski resorts nationwide

A common season ticket to 21 ski resorts nationwide.
There is no common pass of this size that covers Hokkaido, Shinetsu, Yuzawa, Okumino, Kansai, and the Chugoku area. In fact, it has a scale of over 215 skiable courses, a total skiable distance of over 175km, over 260 park items, 4 half pipes, and 15 tree runs, and the skiing period from late November to early May is 150 days. That's all, it's amazing.

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

DenominationSales periodadultChildren (over 4 years old and under elementary school age)
super early bird8/1〜9/3064,800 yen26,800 yen
early bird10/1〜10/1574,800 yen31,800 yen

Macearth Japan season ticket target ski resort

Hokkaido/Shin-etsu 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 Sanroku 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/Chugoku area

Hakodateyama Ski

Kogen Ski Resort

Ojiro Ski

Resort


[Hakuba Area] Able Hakuba Goryu/Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park | Common season ticket

“Early bird season tickets” are on sale until October 31st!
Luxuriously ski all 24 courses and 3 areas in Hakuba

Common season tickets for Hakuba Valley's two ski resorts, ``Able Hakuba Goryu'' and ``Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park,'' can also be purchased at an early bird price. It is characterized by its size and rich variety of slopes, including three main slopes located at the top and bottom, and Hakuba 47, which connects to each other. The upper Alps Taira slope is 1,680 meters above sea level, and you can ski there for a long time. Hakuba 47 has the most comprehensive range of park items in the area, so the season ticket, which allows you to freely travel between both ski resorts, is attractive. In addition, it is also a great value for money product as it comes with plenty of purchase benefits.

◆Purchase benefits
SNOWBIRDS CLUB benefits (If you bring your season pass to another SNOW BIRDS CLUB member ski resort, you can purchase an adult one-day lift ticket at half price at each ski resort. You can also receive special discount tickets that can be used at member ski resorts.
② Novelty gift (not for sale)
③ ``Gift of 3 half-price lift tickets for one day'' that can be used at ABLE Hakuba Goryu & HAKUBA47
④ Night skiing ticket discount (200 yen off for adult and child tickets)

DenominationSales periodAdults ( junior high school students to 79 years old )Child (elementary school student)Kids (under 5 years old)Grand senior (over 80 years old)
early bird season ticket8/1〜10/3158,800 yen
regular season ticket11/1〜78,000 yen38,000 yen500 yen500 yen
spring season ticketAvailable from 3/146,000 yen
*Night skiing not allowed

[Shinetsu/Shiga Kogen Area] Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, Shiga Kogen Yakebitayama Ski Resort, Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort | Madarao, Yakebitayama, Okushiga Common Season Ticket

“Early Bird Season Pass” sales end on October 31st!
If you want to ski Madarao, Mt. Yakebiyama, and Okushiga, you should get it.

Skier : Naoto Kono Photo : Daniel Honda

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is known as "Madapow" and is blessed with consistently high quality powder snow throughout the season. Shiga Kogen Yakebiyama Ski Resort is the largest in Shiga Kogen, and opened a new course "YAKEBI VALLEY" last season. Okushiga Kogen Resort is located in the innermost part of Shiga Kogen and operates only on natural snow. Sales of the ``Madarao, Yakebiyama, and Okushiga common season ticket,'' which allows you to ski all three of these attractive ski resorts throughout the season 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 5 guests at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
・1,000 yen discount on ski/snowboard rentals at Shirakaba Rental (cannot be used for rental or sales of clothing, accessories, etc.)
・Surroundings More discounts available at ski resorts will be added

DenominationSales periodadultMiddle and high school students, seniors (55 years old and over)Dwarf (elementary school student)
Early bird price9/11〜10/3170,000 yen63,000 yen34,000 yen
Regular price11/1〜75,000 yen66,000 yen36,000 yen

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

the season pass "Mada Pau" that allows you to freely go back and forth between Tangram and Madarao,
get it by October 31st!

Many of the courses in Madarao are on the northern slopes, and high-quality snow repeatedly falls. This high-quality powder is so popular that it is called "Mada Pow." Madarao is also famous for having one of the best tree run courses in Japan. The season pass, a must-have for local and die-hard Madarao fans, can be purchased at an early bird price until the end of October. This season, we have unified the path to the ``Mountain Pass'' with Tangram and Madarao. There are also multiple purchase benefits, and like last season, there are plans to expand the discounts available at nearby ski resorts.

◆Purchase benefits
・500 yen discount on one-day lift tickets for up to 5 guests at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
・1,000 yen discount on ski/snowboard rentals at Shirakaba Rental (cannot be used for rental or sales of clothing, accessories, etc.)
・Surroundings More discounts available at ski resorts will be added

DenominationSales periodAdult (Junior high school students and above)Senior (55+)Dwarf (elementary school student)
Early bird price9/11〜10/3163,000 yen56,000 yen30,000 yen
Regular price11/1〜70,000 yen63,000 yen34,000 yen

[Chukyo area] TAKASU MOUNTAINS|TAKASU MOUNTAINS SEASON PASS

“Advance sale” ends on October 15th!
Get a season pass for 5 popular ski resorts in the hot Okumino area!

Ski resorts in the Okumino area, which open every November with artificial snow machines in full operation, are always crowded with young snowboarders due to their long season, extensive night skiing, and diverse snow parks. Sales of the ``TAKASU MOUNTAINS Season Pass,'' a common season pass that allows unlimited skiing at the adjacent Takasu Snow Park, Dynaland, Washigatake Ski Resort, Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort, and White Pier Takasu, will end on October 15th. Don't miss out on your purchase! You'll also be happy to know that advance-purchased season tickets arrive in a special card style.

DenominationSales periodadult full dayadult weekdaysChildren full day (elementary school students and younger)family full day
advance sale8/1〜10/1573,000 yen45,000 yen27,000 yen135,000 yen
+ Dynaland night game option
(business hours: 18:00-23:00)
12,000 yen5,000 yen
Family full day is limited to 2 adults (19 years and older) + 2 children (18 years and younger)

◆Purchase benefits
① Accident insurance gift with personal liability risk compensation clause
② 50% off lift ticket for one day and 1,000 yen meal coupon gift
③ All-day season ticket Parking free all day, Weekday season ticket Free on weekdays
④ Group ski resort discount (season 2,900 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children upon presentation of the ticket)
⑤ You can use "Washi no Yu" for 500 yen
. 6. You can use the "White Pier Public Bath" for 500 yen for 2 hours.
7. You can also get discounts on shopping in the local area (Yorimichi) (discount)
⑧10% discount on accommodation rates at affiliated hotels
⑨Golf course benefits available
⑩Green season benefits available



“Single resort season tickets” sales end in October

[Hakuba Area] Happoone 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!

Happo-one Ski Resort in Hakuba boasts an overwhelming scale and variety of slopes. There is a wide variety of slope orientations and undulations, and everything from powder to bumps to topography is top-notch quality, so even if you visit all season, you won't be able to get enough of it. This season's early bird sale is scheduled for September 1st to October 31st, one month earlier than last year. Don't miss it!

New this season, you can choose POW tickets for all ticket types (10 types) for an additional 1,000 yen. This POW ticket is a donation to support the efforts of ski resorts that are members of the Sustainable Resort Alliance (SRA), a platform launched by POW JAPAN that supports the zero carbon and sustainability of ski resorts nationwide. This is a special ticket that allows you to Each member ski resort has decided how the donations will be used, and Happo-one plans to use them for ``forestation maintenance at the ski resort.''

DenominationSales periodAdult A (over 40 years old)Adult B (18 to 39 years old)Children (6 to 17 years old)
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 drinks (Target facilities: Sun Terrace Panorama, Rest House Kurobishi Bear's cafe, all Usagidaira Terrace restaurants, Snow Plaza Sakka Bear's cafe, Kitaone Kogen Terrace)
② 1,000 yen worth of meal coupons will be given away ( Target facilities: Sun Terrace Panorama, Rest House Kurobishi Bear's cafe, all Usagidaira Terrace restaurants, Snow Plaza Sakka Bear's cafe, Kitaone Kogen Terrace)
③ Hakuba Happo Onsen Day trip hot spring 100 yen discount (Target facilities: Happo no Yu, Mimizuku Noyu, Sato no Yu)
④50% off lift tickets for ski resorts operated by Vail Resorts
⑤Gift 10 discount tickets for companions Adult one-day ticket 8,000 yen → 7,500 yen (must be accompanied by season pass holder)
⑥Hakuba Happo Onsen 2 free hot spring tickets for day trips (repeat discount only)

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