Japan snow report, forecast & ski resorts
In the last 48 hours, Kiroro got 1.9", Niseko United got 0.9", and Rusutsu got 0.5". As of November 6, 2026, APPI Resort leads Japan with 11.0" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Akakura Kanko (Myoko) (9.3") and Niseko United (8.9"). Snow Way tracks 9 resorts in Japan, ranked below by forecast snow.
Updated · Mid-mountain forecasts from Open-Meteo
Best Japan ski resorts by the numbers
- Biggest verticalMyoko Suginohara 3,688 ft from base to summit
- Highest summit (best snow preservation)Myoko Suginohara 6,086 ft
- Most snow this weekAPPI Resort 11.0" forecast over 7 days
- Biggest Epic Pass mountainHakuba Valley (Happo-one) 3,514 ft vertical
- Biggest Ikon Pass mountainMyoko Suginohara 3,688 ft vertical
Japan ski resorts ranked by snow this week
| Resort | 7-day | 14-day | 48h |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPI Resort | 11.0" | 14.9" | 0.0" |
| Akakura Kanko (Myoko) | 9.3" | 9.3" | 0.0" |
| Niseko United | 8.9" | 13.2" | 0.9" |
| Kiroro | 6.8" | 12.6" | 1.9" |
| Hakuba Valley (Happo-one) | 6.1" | 7.6" | 0.0" |
| Myoko Suginohara | 4.6" | 4.7" | 0.0" |
| Rusutsu | 4.4" | 7.8" | 0.5" |
| Furano | 3.3" | 7.4" | 0.5" |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.6" | 0.6" | 0.0" |
Planning a trip? Read Skiing in Japan: Best Resorts, When to Go, and Passes
Japan skiing FAQ
What is the Japan snow report today?
In the last 48 hours, Kiroro got 1.9", Niseko United got 0.9", and Rusutsu got 0.5". As of November 6, 2026, APPI Resort leads Japan with 11.0" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Akakura Kanko (Myoko) (9.3") and Niseko United (8.9").
How many ski resorts are in Japan?
Snow Way tracks 9 ski resorts in Japan: APPI Resort, Akakura Kanko (Myoko), Furano, Hakuba Valley (Happo-one), Kiroro, Myoko Suginohara, Niseko United, Nozawa Onsen, and Rusutsu.
What are the best ski resorts in Japan?
It depends on what you want. By the numbers: biggest vertical: Myoko Suginohara (3,688 ft from base to summit); highest summit: Myoko Suginohara (6,086 ft); most snow this week: APPI Resort (11.0" forecast over 7 days); biggest Epic Pass mountain: Hakuba Valley (Happo-one) (3,514 ft vertical); biggest Ikon Pass mountain: Myoko Suginohara (3,688 ft vertical). Snow Way ranks every Japan resort by this week's snow forecast below.
Which Japan ski resort is getting the most snow this week?
As of November 6, 2026, APPI Resort leads Japan with 11.0" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Akakura Kanko (Myoko) (9.3") and Niseko United (8.9").
What is the highest ski resort in Japan?
Myoko Suginohara has the highest summit in Japan at 6,086 ft.
Which Japan ski resort has the most vertical?
Myoko Suginohara has the biggest vertical drop in Japan: 3,688 ft from base to summit.
What airport do you fly into for Japan ski resorts?
The main airports for Japan ski resorts are Tokyo Haneda (HND) and New Chitose (Sapporo) (CTS).
Which Japan ski resorts are on the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass?
Epic Pass: Hakuba Valley (Happo-one) and Rusutsu. Ikon Pass: APPI Resort, Furano, Myoko Suginohara, and Niseko United.
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