"Just a week after several major ski resorts in Hokkaido, Japan, delayed their planned November 29 openings due to warm temperatures and rain, two of the region's most prominent operators have announced new (partial) season-start dates. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu-the largest of the four resorts that make up Niseko United-announced today, Wednesday, December 3, that it will officially open for the 2025-26 winter season on Thursday, December 4."
"Kiroro, which had previously postponed its November 29 opening but continued operating limited terrain for Club Med and Yukiroro guests, has now confirmed a full public opening on Saturday, December 6. The lifts scheduled to operate are: Yoichi No. 1 Express: 09:00-15:30 Yoichi No. 2 Lift: 09:15-15:30 Family Lift: 09:00-15:30 Gateway Express: 08:30-16:00 Kiroro's announcement comes after the resort received 10 centimeters (4 inches) of snowfall today. With an estimated 30 centimeters (12 inches) of snowfall forecast for the next five days."
Warm temperatures and rain in late November delayed many planned November 29 openings across Hokkaido. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu will officially open for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, December 4, operating 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the Ace Gondola and Ace No. 3 Lift serving the Center Course. Niseko Hanazono, Niseko Annupuri, and Niseko Village have not announced new opening dates and remain postponed until conditions improve. Kiroro confirmed a full public opening on Saturday, December 6 and listed Yoichi No. 1 Express, Yoichi No. 2 Lift, Family Lift, and Gateway Express as operating. Kiroro received 10 centimeters of snow and has about 30 centimeters forecast over five days, while Rusutsu recorded 8 centimeters in 24 hours and has roughly 20 centimeters forecast with no opening update yet.
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