Hakuba 47 / Goryu ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

Nagano, Japan · Base 2,461 ft · Summit 5,296 ft · Vertical 2,835 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Nov 22.

Hakuba 47 / Goryu snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 32 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Opens ~Nov 22

Opens around Nov 22 at 486% of normal with 31 in. due, most Friday with 14 in.

For beginners and intermediates, book Dec 20 and Mar 7 to miss Dec 27 for Oshogatsu (New Year).

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

45% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 36% intermediate and 19% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

Hakuba 47 / Goryu is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

■ Beginner 45% · ■ Intermediate 36% · ■ Advanced 19%

140 mapped runs (about 60 miles) and 63 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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