Japan ski resorts: snow forecast & terrain
Veabird forecasts snow run by run at 15 ski resorts in Japan, across Hokkaido (5), Nagano (4), Niigata (3) and Tohoku (3). Myoko Kogen has the most vertical, 3,626 ft, and Shiga Kogen the highest summit, 7,563 ft. 3 are on the Epic Pass and 1 is on the Ikon Pass. By terrain mix, the best fits for beginners are Niseko United, Hakuba Happo-one and Nozawa Onsen; for experts, Nozawa Onsen, Naeba and Kiroro.
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This week, resort by resort
Hokkaido
Best for beginners: Niseko United, Furano, Kiroro · intermediates: Furano, Hoshino Tomamu, Kiroro · experts: Kiroro, Niseko United, Hoshino Tomamu
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furano | 2,753 ft | 54 / 42 / 4% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Hoshino Tomamu | 2,293 ft | 53 / 41 / 6% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Kiroro | 2,001 ft | 35 / 41 / 24% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Niseko United | 3,455 ft | 51 / 32 / 17% | Ikon | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Rusutsu | 1,949 ft | – | Epic | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Nagano
Best for beginners: Hakuba Happo-one, Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba 47 / Goryu · intermediates: Hakuba Happo-one, Shiga Kogen, Hakuba 47 / Goryu · experts: Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba Happo-one, Hakuba 47 / Goryu
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 / Goryu | 2,835 ft | 45 / 36 / 19% | Epic | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Hakuba Happo-one | 3,514 ft | 44 / 38 / 18% | Epic | Opens ~Nov 22 |
| Nozawa Onsen | 3,560 ft | 46 / 29 / 25% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Shiga Kogen | 3,166 ft | 51 / 35 / 14% | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Niigata
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALA Yuzawa | 2,700 ft | 64 / 27 / 9% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Myoko Kogen | 3,626 ft | 57 / 30 / 13% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Naeba | 2,917 ft | 35 / 41 / 24% | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Tohoku
| Resort | Vertical | Beg / Int / Adv | Pass | This week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPI Kogen | 2,717 ft | 56 / 33 / 11% | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Hakkoda | 2,179 ft | – | Opens ~Nov 22 | |
| Zao Onsen | 2,891 ft | 79 / 16 / 5% | Opens ~Nov 22 |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's snow model, updated Oct 3, 19:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Terrain shares are mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Passes are 2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy.