In the 2023-24 winter season, it is highly likely that Sugadaira Kogen which introduced new snow making machines and Yeti which has been open first in Japan for 24 years will be open before the other ski areas start the operation. Here is a list of the ski areas which are announced to be open before 11/19 (Sun).
[Ski areas which will be open in October]
Sugadaira Kogen (Around 10/20), Yeti (Late October)
[Ski areas which will be open before 11/19 (Sun)]
Karuizawa Prince Hotel (11/1), Yokoteyama(11/3), Tateyama (Mid November), Sapporo Kokusai (11/17), Daisetsuzan Kurodake (11/18), Kumanoyu (11/18), Nakayama-toge (11/18), Geto Kogen (11/18), Whitepia Takasu (11/18)
*Snow Cruz Onze and Winghills Shiratori will be open in December this winter.