🎍*These Events programs could be changed without prior notice, due to weather conditions. We would be most grateful for your understanding.🎍
【Okushiga Kogen Ski Area】
Countdown to New Year 2025 with Fireworks
Date & Time: 31st December 2024 @24:00pm
Location: Okushiga Kogen Ski Area Centre House (Slope side)
▶ More details: Okushiga Kogen ski resort
【Yakebitaiyama Ski Area】
New Year’s First Track
Date & Time: 1st January 2025 @06:45am
Location: Yakebitaiyama No. 1 Gondola (Olympic Course, Giant Slalom Course)
*Gondola fee of ¥2,000/person will be charged separately from the regular price. Regular price will apply after 8:30am
*No reservation required
*Ticket will be sold at No.1 Gondola Ticket Counter
*If you stay at the Prince Hotel EAST, you can skiing to No.1 Gondola station
*If you stay at the Prince Hotel WEST, take the shuttle bus (departing between 6.15 – 6.45am) to No.1 Gondola station
▶ More details: Yakebitaiyama ski resort
【Ichinose Family Ski Area】
New Year Fireworks
After the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Ichinose Family Ski Resort, you can visit the Ichinose Shrine for Hatsumode (the first shrine visit) and buy an omikuji (fortune prediction slip). You’ll receive Japanese traditional rice cakes as a gift!
Date & Time: 31st December 2024 @11:30pm
Location: Ichinose Family Ski Area
▶ More details: Ichinose Ski Resort
【Kumanoyu Ski Area】
Annually New Year’s Eve Torch-lit Skiing
There will be a serving of sacred sake. Experience torch-lit skiing at Kumanoyu!
Date & Time: 31st December 2024 @11:30pm
Location: Kumanoyu Ski Area
| 18:00-21:00 | Nighter *fee required |
| 21:00-22:45 | Nighter *free of charge |
| 22:30-23:00 | Snow Candle lighting |
| 22:30 | Serving drinks at Bell D’or *free of charge |
| 23:30 | Check in for Torch-lit Skiing |
| 23:45 | Final lift boarding |
| 00:00-00:20 | Torch-lit Skiing |
*Torch-lit skiing is limited for 100 persons, first-come first-served
*Be aware your wears may get dirty from the torches
▶ More details: Kumanoyu Ski Resort
【Yokoteyama Ski Area】
Amazake offering on New Years Day
Date & Time: 1st January 2025 @08:30am～
Location: Yokoteyama Ski Area
*Amazake offering is limited, first-come first-served
▶ More details: Yokoteyama Ski Resort