Nozawa Onsen lift pass prices 2026–27
Every ticket the resort sells this season, which one to buy for a week, and the rules for kids and seniors.
Resort · Prices checked Oct 2026 for 2026–27
The short version
- Adult day ticket ¥7,800, child ¥4,700, senior 60+ ¥6,300 (regular season, 19 Dec 2026 – 28 Mar 2027).
- Cheaper before 19 December (adult day ¥5,600) and from 29 March (¥6,100).
- Kids up to 5 ski free, one per paying adult.
- One resort, one ticket: every lift and both gondolas on Mt Kenashi.
Personally I'd suggest a 3-day ticket for the first three days (¥21,200, which saves ¥2,200 against three day tickets), then ask your lodge about guest tickets or buy day tickets for the rest of the week, so a storm or a rest day does not waste a pass.
Regular season prices
19 December 2026 – 28 March 2027.
| Ticket | Adult | Child | Senior 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | ¥7,800 | ¥4,700 | ¥6,300 |
| 2 days in a row | ¥14,500 | ¥8,700 | ¥11,650 |
| 3 days in a row | ¥21,200 | ¥12,700 | ¥17,000 |
| 4 hours | ¥6,700 | ¥4,000 | ¥5,350 |
| Night (17:00–20:00) | ¥2,850 | ¥1,700 | – |
| Sightseeing gondola return (non-skiers) | ¥3,750 | ¥2,750 | – |
- Child means junior high school age and below. Senior is 60 and over, with ID at purchase.
- Day, multi-day and 4-hour tickets cover the gondolas and lifts but not night skiing.
- The 4-hour ticket starts at your first gate and only works on the day you buy it.
- No refunds or changes after purchase.
Early season and spring
Adult prices. Early season (Season's First Ride) runs 28 November – 18 December 2026; spring runs 29 March – 5 May 2027. Child and senior tickets are discounted too.
| Ticket | Early season | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | ¥5,600 | ¥6,100 |
| 2 days in a row | ¥10,400 | ¥11,300 |
| 3 days in a row | ¥15,200 | ¥16,500 |
| 4 hours | ¥4,800 | ¥5,200 |
In the early season, 2-day tickets are sold until 18 December and 3-day tickets until 17 December. Early-season opening depends on snow, so do not plan a whole trip around those dates.
Families
Children up to 5 years old ski free, one per paying adult; the resort does not issue tickets for preschoolers, so they go through the gate with you.
From 1 to 28 March 2027 there is a Spring Holiday Family Pack, sold online only: one adult and one child for ¥10,000 (instead of ¥12,500), or one adult and two children for ¥13,700 (instead of ¥17,200).
Lessons, daycare and the kids park are all at Hikage. See English ski schools and where to stay with kids.
Other tickets
- Point tickets: ¥750 adult per point (child ¥550). A chairlift ride is 1 point, the Hikage Gondola 3, the Nagasaka Gondola 5. A ¥500 IC card deposit applies, refunded when you return the card.
- Season passes: ¥102,500 adult, ¥62,000 child, ¥83,000 senior, night skiing included. A spring pass from 1 March is ¥55,500 adult.
- Sightseeing gondola: ¥3,750 adult return, only for visitors without ski gear.
Discounted tickets through your lodge
The Nozawa Onsen tourism office runs a discounted lift ticket scheme for guests at member accommodation. In 2025–26 it was sold as a paper ticket bought from your lodge or as a rechargeable IC card topped up online, and not every lodge offered both. The 2026–27 prices had not been posted when I checked in October 2026. Ask your accommodation when you book.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is a Nozawa Onsen lift pass in 2026–27?
- An adult day ticket is ¥7,800 in the regular season (19 December 2026 to 28 March 2027). Children (junior high and below) pay ¥4,700 and seniors 60+ pay ¥6,300.
- Do young kids ski free at Nozawa?
- Yes. Children up to 5 years old ski free, one child per paying adult. No ticket is issued for preschoolers; they go through the gate with a parent.
- Is there a week pass?
- The resort's regular tickets go up to 3 consecutive days. For non-consecutive days the resort says to ask your accommodation, which may also sell discounted guest tickets.
- Does the day ticket include night skiing?
- No. Day, multi-day and 4-hour tickets do not include night skiing, which is a separate ¥2,850 adult ticket, valid 17:00–20:00 on night-ski days.
- Is the gondola free going down?
- Yes, the resort lists the down-bound gondola ride as free.
Checked Oct 2026 against the resort's 2026–27 ticket prices, special and discount tickets and the tourism office's guest ticket notice (2025–26). Prices can change; check before you buy.
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