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[Notice] Business Schedule for the Spring Mountain Season (from March 30)

[Notice] Business Schedule for the Spring Mountain Season (from March 30)

POST: 2026.03.12

Spring Mountain Season will be open from March 30 (Mon) to May 6 (Wed, national holiday). Please note that business hours and fees will be changed as follows.

⋙About the Downhill Route

The downhill course will be closed until Sunday, March 29, and will be closed on and after Monday, March 30, so please be sure to take the Nagasaka Gondola down the mountain.

Snow Removal Work on Village Road 1-1 (Nagasaka – Isemiya)

Snow removal work will be carried out on Village Road 1-1 (Nagasaka – Isemiya) from March 30 (Mon) to March 31 (Tue). During this period, the section between Hikage and Nagasaka will be completely closed to traffic.

Ski Slopes and Lift Status

Lift name Operating Hours Operation period
①Nagasaka Gondola(up line and down line) 8:10 AM~3:00 PM
(down line 3:30 PM)
March 30-May 6
③Yamabiko Quad 8:25 AM~3:10 PM March 30-May 6
④Yamabiko No 2 Quad 8:20 AM~3:20 PM March 30-May 6
⑤Skyline Double 8:20 AM~3:20 PM April 4-5, April 10-12, April 18-19
April 25 – May 6
⑥Uenotaira Quad 8:25 AM~3:20PM March 30-May 6
⑦Paradise Quad 8:25~15:10
Course closed→15:00
3/31~4/6・4/11~13・4/19~20
4/26~5/6
Course Altitude Level
YAMABIKO ①A 1,300m Altitude
5,200m
Intermediate
②B 800m
③C 850m
④D 1,250m
⑤E 1,000m
KOKENASHI ⑥A 200m Altitude
400m
Intermediate
⑦B 200m
⑧UENOTAIRA 2,000m Altitude
2,800m
Beginner
⑨UENOTAIRA Family 800m
⑩PARADISE 1,200m Beginner

※Operations of lifts and skiable areas may change depending on weather and snow conditions.

※Regarding pets, they are only allowed to ride the Nagasaka Gondola Lift. Please note that pets are not permitted on any other lifts.

※Additionally, skiing or snowboarding with pets is not allowed. Thank you for your understanding.

⋙Ticket Prices

Type of ticket Price
1 Day Adult ¥5,900
Child ¥3,500
Senior ¥4,700
2 Days Adult ¥10,900
Child ¥6,500
Senior ¥8,700
3 Days Adult ¥15,900
Child ¥9,500
Senior ¥12,700
4 Hours Adult ¥5,000
Child ¥3,000
Senior ¥4,000
Sightseeing Gondola Adult ¥2,800
Child ¥2,000
Senior
Pet Ticket Nagasaka Gondola ¥600

① Child : Junior high school and below. However up to 5 y/o for one paying adult user one child free. We do not issue the lift ticket for preschooler. Please pass through the gate with a parent or guardian.
② Senior : From 60 years old. (I.D needed at the time of purchase)
③ No refund or change after purchase.
Down-bound Gondola ride is free.

Lift tickets can be purchased at the following ticket center:

  • Nagasaka Center House, 3rd Floor Ticket Center: 7:45am – 4:00 pm (From 7:30am on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Snow Park

  • The Snow Park is scheduled to move to the Yamabiko C Course from April 11(Sat) to May 6 (Tue, public holiday).
  • Please note that this may change depending on snow conditions. For details, check the latest updates in the operations announcements.
  • Additionally, the Halfpipe will close for the season on Sunday, March 29.

⋙Cross Country Course

  • The Uenotaira Cross-Country Course will open on Monday, March 30.
  • To coincide with the opening, Cross-Country Pack Tickets will be available for purchase.
  • Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • The classical track will be prepared on weekends only. From April 25 to May 6, it is scheduled to be prepared daily.
  • The opening date may change depending on snow conditions.
  • The Minamihara Cross-Country Course will be open until Sunday, March 29. It will be closed from March 30 onward.

⋙Shops & Other Facilities

Due to the Spring Ski Season, the operating hours of the following shops will change:

Rental Shop – Salomon Station 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM
Ishii Sports Shop 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM
Tune-up Shop GLATT 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Nozawa Onsen Sparena (March 30 – May 12)
Restaurant
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Last order 1:30 PM)
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last order 7:30 PM)
Onsen
2:00 PM – 80:30 PM (Last admission 8:00 PM)
Fitness room
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Last entry 8:00 PM)
Closed every Wednesday (Open on April 29 and May 5).

Shop Business Time Business day
Resthouse Yamabiko Weekday 9:30 AM ~3:00 PM (L.o 2:30 PM)
Weekend 10:00 AM ~3:00 PM ( L.o 2:30 PM )
Everyday
Kitchen SEAVUS 10:00 AM~3:15 PM (L.o 2:45 PM ) Weekend only
(4/10 will open、4/27~30・5/1 will close)

⋙Parking

Parking Lot No.1 will be free of charge every day starting March 30 (Mon).
Parking Lots No.2 and No.3 will also be open for free parking.

⋙Shuttle Bus

During the spring ski season, the village shuttle bus will not be in operation.
If Parking Lot No.1 becomes full, a shuttle will operate as needed between Nagasaka (Parking Lot No.1) and Karasawa (Parking Lot No.2) / Minamihara (Parking Lot No.3).