A powerful seasonal cold front brought widespread snowfall on 11/18 (Tue.) to 11/19 (Wed.), and now ski resorts across Japan are announcing their opening one after another. Tomorrow, 11/21 (Fri.), Tengendai Kogen is opening, in addition to the previously reported openings of Kumanoyu, Sapporo Kokusai, White Pia Takasu, and Washigatake! On 11/22 (Sat.), the openings of Takamine, Kagura, and six additional ski resorts have also been confirmed.
[Currently Open Ski Areas (※from North to South)]
Karuizawa Prince Hotel … △50cm, 2 runs open, artificial snow ※Advance discount lift tickets available
Yokoteyama・Shibutoge … △30cm, 2 runs open, artificial & natural snow
Yeti … △80cm, 1 run open, artificial snow
Okuibuki … △70cm, 1 run open, artificial snow
[Resorts Opening 11/21–11/23]
Sapporo Kokusai (11/21), Tengendai Kogen (11/22 → 21), Kumanoyu (11/21), White Pia Takasu (11/21), Washigatake (11/21), Sapporo Teine (11/22), Kagura (11/22), Tanbara (11/22), Kazawa (11/22), Takamine (11/22), Sugadaira Kogen (11/22), Yunomaru (11/23)
＊The opening decisions for Grandeco and Geto Kogen will be announced on the morning of 11/21 (Fri.).
＊Shirakaba 2in1 has postponed its planned 11/22 opening.
＊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 11/20 (Thurs.), Tateyama has a snow depth of 130cm and is currently skiable by hiking up.