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Japan Lift Ticket Prices 2026-27: Niseko, Hakuba, Rusutsu, Shiga Kogen and More
Updated 2026-11-01 · Sources checked on official sites
Official 2026-27 adult and child 1-day lift ticket prices for 10 Japanese ski resorts, online vs counter savings, early-bird deals and kids-free ages.
The short answer
An adult 1-day lift ticket in Japan costs about ¥7,800–¥16,700 in the 2026-27 peak season, depending on the resort. Niseko All-Mountain and Rusutsu are the most expensive; Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen and Hakuba's single resorts are the cheapest. Buying online in advance usually saves ¥300–¥3,500 a day, and many resorts let young children ski free.
Adult and child 1-day prices by resort
| Resort | Adult 1-day (peak / regular) | Child 1-day | Buy online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko All-Mountain | ¥13,500 (24 Dec–28 Feb); ¥12,600 regular | ¥8,100 (age 4–12) | About 5% off online |
| Rusutsu | ¥16,700 counter / ¥13,200 online | ¥8,300 / ¥6,400 online (4–12) | Saves ¥3,500 a day |
| Furano | ¥9,000 | Free through elementary school | Web advance tickets |
| Kiroro | ¥9,200 (high season) | ¥5,500 (6–12) | Up to 5% off |
| Tomamu | ¥9,500 counter / ¥9,200 online | ¥7,500 / ¥7,200 (7–11) | Saves ¥300 |
| Sapporo Teine | ¥9,800 counter / ¥8,800 web | Not published | Saves ¥1,000 |
| Hakuba Valley Ticket (all resorts) | ¥11,100 | ¥6,400 (6–12) | Sold online |
| Hakuba Happo-one | ¥9,800 peak | ¥4,900 (6–17) | Same price online |
| Nozawa Onsen | ¥7,800 | ¥4,700 (junior high and under) | Web ticket available |
| Shiga Kogen (18 areas) | ¥9,500 counter / ¥8,500 online | ¥4,000 / ¥3,500 online | Saves ¥1,000 |
| Karuizawa Prince | ¥10,000 regular, up to ¥13,000 on top days | Elementary and under free on-site | ¥500 less online |
Prices are the resorts' official 2026-27 rates checked on 1 November 2026. They can change; always confirm on the official page before you buy.
Early-bird and early-season deals
- Tsugaike (Hakuba): web-only early 1-day ticket ¥6,500 instead of ¥9,800, on sale until 30 November 2026.
- Hakuba Goryu / Hakuba47: pre-season sale up to 25% off until 15 December.
- Rusutsu: 25-hour ticket with 5 bonus hours, ¥36,000 online, until 10 December.
- WAmazing: early-bird 1-day pass valid at 22 resorts, about US$46, until 10 December (5,000 units).
- Early season prices: Niseko ¥8,800, Tomamu ¥5,000 (1–20 Dec), Shiga Kogen ¥7,500 (5–18 Dec).
Our season tracker lists live deadlines and updates every week.
Which kids ski free?
- Age 3 and under: Niseko, Rusutsu, Sapporo Teine.
- Age 5 and under: Kiroro (¥500 card deposit).
- Age 6 and under: Tomamu.
- Preschoolers: Nozawa Onsen (one per paying adult), Shiga Kogen.
- Through elementary school: Furano and Karuizawa Prince.
- Shiga Kogen also has Kids' Ski Days when ages 0–12 ski free: 20 Dec, 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 Mar and 18 Apr.
Tips to pay less
- Buy online before you go: Rusutsu, Teine and Shiga Kogen all charge less online.
- Ski before Christmas or in March: early-season and spring prices are often 30–40% lower.
- Avoid 26 Dec–4 Jan and 5–14 Feb 2027 if you can: these are the busiest, most expensive weeks.
- Staying several days in Hakuba? Compare a Hakuba Valley Ticket (all resorts) with a single-resort ticket.
Quick answers
How much is a 1-day lift ticket in Niseko for 2026-27?
The Niseko All-Mountain adult 1-day ticket is ¥13,500 in peak season (24 December–28 February), ¥12,600 in the regular season and ¥8,800 in early and spring season. Children aged 4–12 pay ¥8,100 in peak season.
Is it cheaper to buy Japanese lift tickets online?
Usually yes. Rusutsu is ¥13,200 online vs ¥16,700 at the counter, Sapporo Teine ¥8,800 vs ¥9,800 and Shiga Kogen ¥8,500 vs ¥9,500. Hakuba Happo-one charges the same online and at the window.
What is the cheapest ski resort in Japan for lift tickets?
Among the main resorts for overseas visitors, Nozawa Onsen (¥7,800 adult 1-day) and Shiga Kogen (¥8,500 online) are among the cheapest in 2026-27.
Can kids ski free in Japan?
Yes, at many resorts. Furano and Karuizawa Prince are free through elementary school; Tomamu up to age 6; Kiroro up to 5; Niseko, Rusutsu and Teine up to 3.
Sources
- Niseko United lift tickets
- Rusutsu winter lift tickets
- Rusutsu advance lift tickets
- Furano ski area lift tickets (Prince Hotels)
- Kiroro lift prices
- Hoshino Resorts Tomamu tickets
- Sapporo Teine lift prices
- Hakuba Valley Ticket
- Hakuba Happo-one tickets
- Hakuba Goryu / Hakuba47 lift tickets
- Tsugaike early tickets
- Nozawa Onsen lift prices
- Shiga Kogen online tickets
- Karuizawa Prince lift tickets
- WAmazing 22-resort early bird pass
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