Niigata 10-Resort SNOW HEAVEN Season Pass on Sale Nov 4

On October 22, LST. Co., Ltd. announced that it will put the "SNOW HEAVEN Season Pass" on sale on November 4. One pass covers 10 ski resorts in Niigata Prefecture, and it is a limited-quantity premium pass. As early-bird season pass sales for 2026-27 wind down at resorts around Japan, it gives anyone planning to ski several resorts one more option. ^[1]

What the pass includes

According to the announcement, the pass covers 10 popular ski resorts in Niigata Prefecture. It is valid for the 2026-27 season only, within each resort's operating period, and can be used as many times as you like during that time. The number of passes on sale is limited. LST. positions it as a single pass for a wide variety of Niigata resorts. ^[1]

Resorts covered (10)

The pass costs ¥60,000 (tax included) and only 60 are available. Sales open on the SNOW HEAVEN website at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4, first come, first served, and passes ship from late November. A face photo must be registered and only the holder can use it. Night skiing is not included and parking is extra. Show the pass at each resort's ticket window to exchange it for a one-day lift ticket. ^[1]

Background: a tough time for ski resorts

The press release says the ski resort business is under pressure. It cites weak demand from population decline and a drift away from winter sports, along with the effect of low snowfall linked to climate change. The pass is being sold as an effort to help revitalize winter sports. ^[1]

Tour bookings also opened the same day

Ski and snowboard tour bookings also got moving on October 22. On the same day, B-Wave Co., Ltd. held the grand opening of its 2026-2027 season tours on its official booking site. Departure points are Shinjuku (Tokyo), Osaka/Kyoto and Nagoya. Travel options include morning or overnight buses, JR trains, the Shinkansen and your own car, and there are also plans where you meet up at the resort. ^[2]

What to check next

For frequent skiers, whether a pass pays for itself comes down to how many of the covered resorts you visit and how many days you ski. Opening dates differ from resort to resort, so buying the pass does not mean every slope will be open right away.

We update the list of resorts that have opened this season, along with each resort's official announcements, every morning on our opening information page. Check the operating status of your destination before you commit to a pass or a tour.

Sources

Prepared with AI assistance from public sources. Always check each resort's official website for the latest information.