Geto Kogen
Iwate, Japan
€45
day pass
Opens in 56 days
published season date
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The earliest-opening in Japan resorts are Geto Kogen, Kagura, Goryu, Happo-One and Grandeco Snow Resort, all confirmed open or opening soon.
Looking for the best ski resorts in December in Japan for 2026? We've ranked 36 resorts based on live snow conditions, lift-pass prices, and seasonal openings — all verified for the 2026/27 season.
Each resort below is open during December according to our automated season tracker. Resorts are sorted by current snow depth so you can pick the most reliable conditions first.
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36 resorts
Kagura
Niigata, Japan
€45
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Goryu
Nagano, Japan
€58
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Happo-One
Nagano, Japan
€53
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Grandeco Snow Resort
Fukushima, Japan
€48
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Grandeco
Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
€39
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Kiroro
Hokkaido, Japan
€53
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Tomamu
Hokkaido, Japan
€47
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Furano
Hokkaido, Japan
€48
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Hakuba 47
Nagano, Japan
€58
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Nozawa Onsen
Nagano, Japan
€42
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Tsugaike Kogen
Nagano, Japan
€44
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Niseko United
Hokkaido, Japan
€59
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Sapporo Teine
Hokkaido, Japan
€50
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Tenjindaira
Gunma, Japan
€42
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Rusutsu
Hokkaido, Japan
€81
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Hakuba Valley
Nagano, Japan
€63
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Shiga Kogen
Nagano, Japan
€55
day pass
Opens in 56 days
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Hakkoda
Aomori, Japan
€38
day pass
Opens in 66 days
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Appi Kogen
Iwate, Japan
€45
day pass
Opens in 66 days
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Zao Onsen
Yamagata, Japan
€42
day pass
Opens in 66 days
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Ontake 2240
Nagano, Japan
€27
day pass
Opens in 66 days
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Lotte Arai
Niigata Prefecture, Japan
€46
day pass
Opens in 76 days
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Akakura Onsen
Niigata, Japan
€42
day pass
Opens in 76 days
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