Japan Lift Tickets 2026-27
Early-bird deals & in-season discounts
Early-bird lift tickets and season passes sold on each resort's official website, in-season discounts (online prices, early & spring rates, senior and more), plus area passes for multi-day trips. Many early-bird deals end or sell out in October–November. Prices are adult, in Japanese yen, tax included. Always check the conditions on the official site before buying.
Checked on official sites: Oct 10 · 31 resorts ・ Opening dates
Before you buy from overseas
Many official early-bird deals are sold only on Japanese websites and may need a Japanese address, phone number or convenience-store payment. Each resort is marked:
Buy online in EnglishJapanese onlyAt the counter
IKON Ikon Pass 2026-27: up to 7 days (Ikon Base 5 days) at Niseko United, Furano, Arai, Myoko Suginohara, Zao Onsen, APPI, NEKOMA, Madarao, Shiga Kogen and Mt.T. Ikon Session covers Niseko only. ikonpass.com ↗
EPIC Epic Pass 2026-27: 5 consecutive days each at Hakuba Valley (10 resorts) and Rusutsu. Show the pass at the ticket window to get a lift ticket. epicpass.com ↗
Area passes & multi-resort passes
Niseko United All Mountain Pass
1-day (peak)¥13,500
Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Village & Annupuri. 1–7 consecutive days (peak 7-day ¥91,500); about 5% off online (shop opening soon)
Official site ↗Buy online in English
Hakuba Valley All-Mountain Pass
1-day¥11,100
10 Hakuba resorts, free shuttle buses. 1–10 days (5-day ¥53,400); on sale around November on the official web shop
Official site ↗Buy online in English
Hakuba Valley season pass – Early Bird (open to all)
¥158,900until Oct 29
Season pass for all 10 Hakuba resorts. Regular price ¥188,900 from Oct 30
Official site ↗Buy online in English
Mt. Myoko Super Season Pass – Early Bird
¥110,000until Nov 30
Akakura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Ikenotaira & Suginohara (not Arai or Seki Onsen). English shop
Official site ↗Buy online in English
NAGANO7 Powder Dream Pass – super early bird
¥140,000until Oct 31
Season pass for Shiga Kogen, Nozawa, Madarao, Ryuoo, Tangram, Togakushi & more (web only; ¥150,000 in November)
Official site ↗Buy online in English
K-Winter Pass – Early Bird (Standard)
¥95,000until Nov 3
Season pass for Rusutsu, Sapporo Teine, Sahoro & Nakayama Pass
Official site ↗Buy online in English
Discount programs
Seibu Prince Global Rewards (free membership)
¥500–1,500 off the window 1-day pass at 9 Prince resorts incl. Furano, Naeba, Kagura and Hakkaisan; up to 4 companions
Kids' Ski Day
At many resorts in Nagano, Niigata, Toyama and Ishikawa, kids ski free or at a discount on the third Sunday of each month, December–March
Hokkaido
No early-bird deal announced yet (as of Oct 9). Buying online on the official shop is about 5% cheaper than the counter (early-season tickets are counter only).Official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOfficial online purchase (Hirafu + Hanazono pass)about 5% off the counter price¥500 keycard on first purchaseOfficial ↗
- Season periodEarly & spring season 1-day¥7,800¥11,600Nov 28 – Dec 11 & Mar 23 – Apr 4 (provisional)Official ↗
Official online shop in English, credit card
No early-bird deal announced yet. Hirafu + Hanazono passes are about 5% cheaper on the official online shop.Official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOfficial online purchase (Hanazono + Hirafu pass)about 5% off the counter priceSame-day purchase OK; ¥500 keycard on first purchaseOfficial ↗
- Season periodEarly & spring season 1-day¥7,800¥11,600Nov 28 – Dec 11 & Mar 23 – Apr 4 (provisional)Official ↗
Official online shop in English, credit card
No early-bird deal announced yet.Official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineNiseko United all-mountain pass onlineabout 5% off
- Season periodAnnupuri + Village early & spring 1-day¥7,800¥11,100Nov 28 – Dec 11 & Mar 23 – Apr 4Official ↗
Annupuri x Village online shop in English
No early-bird deal. Annupuri's season pass gets cheaper later in the season instead.Official site ↗
In-season discounts
- Season periodEarly & spring season 1-day¥6,700¥7,800Nov 28 – Dec 11 & Mar 23 – Apr 4 (¥5,600 from Apr 5)Official ↗
- Other50-hour pass (online only)¥42,800Shareable with othersOfficial ↗
- OnlineNiseko United all-mountain pass onlineabout 5% off
Official online shop in English, credit card
Early-bird
- K-Winter Pass early-bird season pass (Standard)¥95,000¥119,000Until Nov 3Valid at Rusutsu, Sapporo Teine, Sahoro & Nakayama Pass. Gold ¥125,000Buy on official site ↗
No advance day/hour ticket announced yet (last season an advance 35-hour ticket went on sale Oct 20).
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline purchase (1-day, 5-hour, 25-hour)last season; 2026-27 TBA
- Season periodEarly & spring season pricelast season; 2026-27 TBA
English site with online purchase
Early-bird
- Early-bird season pass¥72,000¥103,000Until Dec 13Senior ¥68,500 / youth 13–18 ¥46,000 / child 6–12 ¥32,500Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineWebstore purchase5% offNot for season passesOfficial ↗
- Season periodOpening & spring 1-day¥5,800¥9,200Nov 28 – Dec 11 & Apr 12 – May 5 (provisional)Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 65+ / youth 13–18¥8,000¥9,200High seasonOfficial ↗
Official webstore in English
Early-bird
- Advance 25-hour + 10 bonus hours (35 hours)¥28,500Until Oct 31Web only, Teine only. Child ¥17,500Buy on official site ↗
- K-Winter Pass early-bird season pass (Standard)¥95,000¥119,000Until Nov 3Valid at Teine, Rusutsu, Sahoro & Nakayama PassBuy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline advance 1-day¥8,800¥9,800Registration required; 5-hour & night tickets also ¥1,000 offOfficial ↗
- Season periodSpring 1-day¥7,600¥9,800Mar 8–28 (online ¥6,600)Official ↗
- PackBus pack (7-hour pass + round-trip bus from Sapporo)¥11,000Book 10 days aheadOfficial ↗
Official web shop in English
Early-bird
- Early-bird season pass (sold at the resort counter)¥83,000¥92,500Until Oct 20 (1 days left)Web sale ended Sep 30; on sale at the resort Oct 3–20, 9:00–15:00. Returning holders ¥78,000Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline 1-day¥6,700¥7,000On sale from Nov 19Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥6,000¥7,00065+ ¥5,700; another ¥300 off onlineOfficial ↗
- PackLunch pack (1-day + ¥1,200 meal voucher)¥7,600
Season pass at the counter; day tickets online from Nov 19
Early-bird sales have ended.See the official PDF for early-bird season pass prices. Day passes can be bought online in English.Official site ↗
In-season discounts
- MemberSeibu Prince Global Rewards member price (free to join)¥7,500¥9,000Show the app at the window; up to 4 companionsOfficial ↗
- KidsFree for kids up to elementary schoolFree
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥8,500¥9,000Members ¥7,200Official ↗
- Season periodEarly & spring season 1-day¥7,500¥9,000Nov 28 – Dec 4 & Mar 23 – May 5. Members ¥6,000Official ↗
Day passes online in English; season pass by mail/counter
2026-27 tickets not announced yet (last season the early-bird season pass ran Oct 1 – Nov 30).Official site ↗
In-season discounts
- Season periodEarly & spring 1-daylast season; 2026-27 TBA
- KidsFree for age 6 and underlast season; 2026-27 TBA
Tohoku
Early-bird
- Season pass – final early sale¥89,900¥110,000Until Nov 30Buy on official site ↗
2026-27 day-pass prices not announced yet.
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline purchase discountlast season; 2026-27 TBA
- Season periodEarly & spring season pricelast season; 2026-27 TBA
- KidsFree for elementary-age and underlast season; 2026-27 TBA
Season pass on a Japanese-only shop
Early-bird
- Super early-bird 1-day pass¥5,400¥6,900Until Nov 3Valid any day of the season. Senior ¥4,400Buy on official site ↗
- Super early-bird 20-hour pass¥23,500¥28,000Until Nov 3Buy on official site ↗
- Super early-bird season pass¥70,000¥96,000Until Nov 3¥84,000 from Nov 4 to Dec 13Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- Season periodOpening & spring 1-day¥5,300¥6,900Opening – Dec 4 & Mar 29 –Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥5,500¥6,900
- SeniorFree for 61-year-oldsFreeBorn Apr 2, 1965 – Apr 1, 1966Official ↗
Official site links to an English online ticket (WAmazing)
Early-bird
- Early-bird season pass (first-time buyers, web only)¥88,000¥98,000On sale Nov 1 – Nov 17Returning customers ¥78,000Buy on official site ↗
No early-bird day pass. 1-day ¥8,000 (peak ¥9,000), 3-day ¥23,800.
In-season discounts
- Season periodOpening & final season 1-day¥4,800¥8,000Opening – Dec 18 & Apr 1 –Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥7,200¥8,000
- KidsKids' Ski Day (child 1-day ¥1,000)Selected days Jan–MarOfficial ↗
Day passes via an English online ticket linked from the official site
Early-bird
- Super early-bird 1-day pass (web only)¥4,200¥6,500Until Nov 3Valid any day. ¥4,400 from Nov 4 to Dec 13Buy on official site ↗
- Super early-bird 3-day / 5-day pass (non-consecutive)¥11,700Until Nov 35-day ¥19,000Buy on official site ↗
- Super early-bird season pass¥45,000¥90,000Until Nov 3¥48,000 from Nov 4 to Dec 13Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline 1-day¥5,900¥6,500From Dec 13Official ↗
- PartnerSeason-pass holder's companion 1-day¥4,900¥6,500Come with a season-pass holderOfficial ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥6,000¥6,500
Japanese-only web shop
Niigata / Myoko
We are still checking this resort's early-bird deals. Please see the official site.Official site ↗
Early-bird
- Super early-bird 1-day pass¥4,000¥7,000Until Oct 31Buy on official site ↗
- Early-bird 1-day pass¥4,500¥7,000On sale Nov 1 – Nov 30Buy on official site ↗
- Early-bird season pass¥65,000¥75,000Until Oct 31¥70,000 from Nov 1 to Nov 30. Child ¥30,000Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- Season periodSpring 1-day¥4,000¥7,000Mar 23 – May 5Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥6,000¥7,000
- PackFamily pack (1 adult + 1 child)¥9,4002 adults + 2 kids ¥18,800Official ↗
Day passes on the official Mt. Myoko shop in English
We couldn't find a 2026-27 early-bird deal. Please see the official site.Official site ↗
Early-bird
- Super early-bird 1-day pass / season pass (online)See official site for priceUntil Oct 31See the official site for prices. Season pass by credit card only; day passes non-refundableBuy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- PartnerDiscount for partner resorts' season-pass holderslast season; 2026-27 TBA
Japanese-only web shop
Early-bird
- Naeba / Kagura / Hakkaisan early-bird season passSee official site for priceUntil Nov 15This season there is also a cheaper My Number Card early-bird for Japan residents (see official PDF)Buy on official site ↗
Day passes can be bought online until the day before. The Mt. Naeba 1-day pass (¥11,800) covers Naeba, Kagura and the Dragondola.
In-season discounts
- MemberSeibu Prince Global Rewards member price (free to join)¥9,000¥9,800Mt. Naeba 1-day ¥10,800; show the app at the windowOfficial ↗
- KidsFree for kids up to elementary schoolFree
- OnlineOnline by the day beforeuntil the day before (kids free at the window; ¥200 fee online)
Official English page for online day passes, credit card
Early-bird
- Naeba / Kagura / Hakkaisan early-bird season passSee official site for priceUntil Nov 15This season there is also a cheaper My Number Card early-bird for Japan residents (see official PDF)Buy on official site ↗
Day passes can be bought online until the day before (Kagura 1-day ¥8,500; no Dragondola).
In-season discounts
- MemberSeibu Prince Global Rewards member price (free to join)¥8,000¥8,500
- KidsFree for kids up to elementary schoolFree
Online day passes in English, credit card
Early-bird
- Early-bird 1-day gondola & lift pass¥4,800¥8,000Until Nov 30On sale from Oct 15, 10:00. The ¥4,300 super early-bird is sold outBuy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline gondola & lift 1-day¥7,500¥8,000
- KidsPreschoolers free (2 per adult)Free
Early-bird sold on Japanese-only shops
Early-bird
- Naeba / Kagura / Hakkaisan early-bird season passSee official site for priceUntil Nov 15This season there is also a cheaper My Number Card early-bird for Japan residents (see official PDF)Buy on official site ↗
No early-bird day pass (1-day ¥7,000, elementary-school kids free).
In-season discounts
- MemberSeibu Prince Global Rewards member price (free to join)¥6,000¥7,000
- KidsFree for kids up to elementary schoolFree
Day passes online via a multilingual shop linked from the official site
Early-bird
- Early-bird 1-day pass (8.5 hours)¥5,800¥8,500On saleValid any day of the seasonBuy on official site ↗
- Early-bird season pass¥62,000¥82,000Until Oct 31Last-call price ¥72,000 from Nov 1 to Nov 30Buy on official site ↗
- Early-bird value season pass (excludes peak days)¥47,000¥62,000Until Oct 31Last-call price ¥54,000 from Nov 1 to Nov 30Buy on official site ↗
- DAY PASS 2-day (advance)¥13,800Until Nov 303-day ¥20,700 / 4-day ¥27,600 (Japan residents pay less)Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline in advance (price varies by date)cheaper than the window2026-27 prices being finalisedOfficial ↗
- StudentStudent plan (online)big discountHigh school to university studentsOfficial ↗
- SeniorSenior 65+ 1-day (window)¥6,800¥8,5002026-27 prices being finalisedOfficial ↗
Multilingual shop linked from the official site
Nagano / Hakuba
Early-bird
- Early-bird 2-day pass¥16,600¥19,600Until Nov 30Valid any time in the 2026-27 seasonBuy on official site ↗
- Early-bird season pass (adult 40+)¥95,000¥115,000Until Nov 15Adult 18–39 ¥49,000 / child ¥31,000Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline top-up of your IC ticket (1-day)¥9,500¥9,800
- Season periodEarly & spring 1-day¥6,400¥9,800Dec 1–18 & Mar 23 – May 5Official ↗
Official web shop in English
Early-bird
- Early-bird season pass (Goryu & 47, online)¥60,000¥80,000Until Oct 31¥65,000 at the ticket officeBuy on official site ↗
No early-bird day pass; day passes are cheaper bought online in advance (¥9,500 incl. IC deposit vs ¥10,000).
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline 1-day¥9,500¥10,000¥8,200 when topping up an existing IC ticketOfficial ↗
- Season periodSpecial discounted 1-day¥9,000¥10,000Opening – Dec 15 & Mar 15 – (online ¥8,500)Official ↗
- YouthYouth 13–22 1-day¥6,500¥10,000Ticket center only, ID requiredOfficial ↗
- KidsKids free ski day (12 and under)3rd Sunday Dec–Apr & May 5Official ↗
Official web shop in English, Visa/Mastercard
Early-bird
- Norikura + Cortina super early-bird season pass (web only)¥47,800¥75,000On saleChild ¥23,000 / senior ¥45,800Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- Season periodEarly & spring 1-day (Norikura × Cortina)¥5,500¥6,500Dec 12–18 & Mar 15 – Apr 4Official ↗
- KidsPreschoolers freeFree
Early-bird
- Early-bird 1-day pass¥6,500¥9,800Until Nov 30Child ¥4,600. Valid any day of the seasonBuy on official site ↗
- Early-bird season pass¥67,000¥98,000Until Nov 30Senior ¥61,000 / child ¥50,200Buy on official site ↗
- Early-bird lunch pack (1-day + lunch)¥7,500Until Nov 30¥8,400 with cancellation optionBuy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- Season periodOpening & spring 1-day¥8,000¥9,800Opening – Dec 11 & Mar 23 – May 5Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥8,000¥9,800
- StudentJunior & senior high school 1-day¥8,000¥9,800
- PackOnline lunch pack (1-day + ¥1,200 lunch)¥10,800¥11,000
Official web shop in English (account required)
Early-bird
- Early-bird 1-day pass¥5,700¥7,500On salePlus ¥1,000 IC card deposit. Child ¥3,600Buy on official site ↗
- Early-bird season passSee official site for priceUntil Nov 30Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline advance purchase / top-uplast season; 2026-27 TBA
- Season periodEarly & spring season discountlast season; 2026-27 TBA
- KidsKids' Ski Day (free for kids)last season; 2026-27 TBA
Web shop with English navigation
The early-bird season pass ended Sep 30. From opening to Dec 18, a 1-day pass is ¥5,600 (opening-period price).Official site ↗
In-season discounts
- Season periodOpening-period 1-day¥5,600¥7,800Opening – Dec 18Official ↗
- Season periodSpring 1-day¥6,100¥7,800Mar 29 – May 5Official ↗
- PackWeb-only pack (1-day + ¥1,000 lunch)¥8,300Wednesdays ¥7,800Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥6,300¥7,800
Online shop in Japanese, opens Dec 18
Early-bird
- Early-bird season pass (web)¥105,000¥110,000Until Oct 31Child ¥45,000Buy on official site ↗
In-season discounts
- OnlineOnline 1-day (all areas)¥8,500¥9,500On sale from Nov 1; 2-day ¥16,500, 3-day ¥24,500Official ↗
- Season periodOpening & spring 1-day¥7,500¥9,500Dec 5–18 & Apr 1 – May 5Official ↗
- SeniorSenior 60+ 1-day¥8,000¥9,500
- StudentJunior & senior high school 1-day¥6,500¥9,500
- KidsKids' Ski Day (free for kids)Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18Official ↗
Online shop with English labels
Early-bird
- Mt.3 Pass early-bird season pass (Madarao, Yakebitai, Okushiga)¥85,000¥95,000Until Nov 30Child ¥40,000Buy on official site ↗
Check the official site for Madarao's own early-bird day passes.
In-season discounts
- SeniorSenior 55+ 1-day¥8,000¥8,500
- PartnerKita-Shinshu discount (Nozawa / Togari / Kijimadaira season-pass holders)¥1,000 off
Prices and sale periods were checked on each resort's official website (date above). They can change or sell out, so always check the official site before buying. "Also sold on" links are affiliate links (PR); we may earn a commission if you buy.