NEWS & TOPICS

Four resorts—Kumanoyu, Sapporo Kokusai, White Pia Takasu, and Washigatake—have confirmed that they’ll open on 11/21 (Fri.)! As in previous years, Kumanoyu will open the No. 2 Beginner Course with a mix of natural and man-made snow. At the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, 100% natural snow will allow skiing on four courses: the Woody Course, Forest Course, Echo Course, and the upper section of the Swing Course!

[Currently Open Ski Areas (※from North to South)]
Karuizawa Prince Hotel … △50cm, 2 runs open, artificial snow ※Advance discount lift tickets available
Yeti … △80cm, 1 run open, artificial snow
Okuibuki … △70cm, 1 run open, artificial snow

[Resorts Opening 11/20–11/21]
Yokoteyama (Pre-open 11/20 & 11/21), Kumanoyu (11/21), Sapporo Kokusai (11/21), White Pia Takasu (11/21), Washigatake (11/21)

[Resorts Scheduled to Open on 11/22]
Sapporo Teine, Geto Kogen, Tengendai Kogen, Grandeco, Kagura, Kazawa, Takamine, Yunomaru, Sugadaira Kogen, Shirakaba 2in1

＊Excluding ski areas without lifts.
＊Kurodake Ski Resort, which held its pre-opening on 11/8 (Sat.) & 11/9 (Sun.), will undergo ropeway maintenance from 11/10 (Mon.) to 11/30 (Sun.), with the grand opening scheduled for 12/1 (Mon.).
＊As of 11/19 (Wed.), Tateyama has a snow depth of 135cm and is currently skiable by hiking up.