Best ski resorts in Japan
5 resorts in Japan, ranked on three winters of snowfall, piste km measured on the map, lift quality, predicted queues, value and access. Niseko Grand Hirafu comes out on top at 6.8.
| # | Resort | Score | Altitude | Pistes | Snowfall | Day pass | Typical wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇯🇵 Niseko Grand Hirafu | 6.8 | 255-1200 m | 73 km (area) | 10.2 m | €76 | 3.2 min |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Furano | 6.7 | 235-1209 m | 31.4 km | 8.3 m | €48 | 2.3 min |
| 3 | 🇯🇵 Hakuba Happo-one | 6.3 | 760-1831 m | 109.2 km | 12.6 m | €52 | 2.9 min |
| 4 | 🇯🇵 Rusutsu | 6.0 | 400-994 m | 37.3 km | 6.3 m | €76 | 1.7 min |
| 5 | 🇯🇵 Nozawa Onsen | 6.0 | 565-1650 m | 45.7 km | 10.5 m | €45 | 2.4 min |
Scores and stats are computed from open data (OpenStreetMap, ERA5 snowfall, live Open-Meteo forecasts). How Snowlist scores resorts.
FAQ
What is the best ski resort in Japan?
On Snowlist's data, Niseko Grand Hirafu (6.8/10), followed by Furano and Hakuba Happo-one.
What is the snowiest ski resort in Japan?
Hakuba Happo-one, with about 12.6 m of snowfall per season at mid-mountain over the last three winters.
What is the cheapest ski resort in Japan?
Nozawa Onsen, with an adult day pass around ¥7,300.
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