Compare early-bird 1-day ticket prices, sales deadlines and purchase options for 14 ski resorts in one table.
The best way to save on lift tickets in Echigo-Yuzawa is with an early-bird ticket. We’ve compiled the 2026–27 early-bird 1-day ticket information for the 14 ski resorts around Echigo-Yuzawa in our resort guide: early-bird and regular prices, sales deadlines, where to buy and whether tickets are still available.
The information below was checked against the resorts’ official sites and official ticket pages on Nov 5, 2026 (Japan time). Most early-bird sales end in November or December, and tickets with limited availability may sell out sooner. Prices and conditions may change, so check the official page again before buying.
All deadlines are in Japan time. Sales may end earlier if tickets sell out. After each deadline, the status below automatically changes to “Ended”.
Adult prices are shown, with child prices listed where available. “Regular price” means the price at the resort ticket office on the day. Select a resort name to read our guide; purchase links open the official site or a ticketing platform.
| Resort | Early-bird ticket and price | Regular price (on the day) | Sales period | Where to buy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwappara Ski Resort岩原スキー場 | Joetsu Kokusai & Iwappara early-bird 1-Day Pass+¥3,900Child ¥2,200Night skiing included; valid at either Joetsu Kokusai or Iwappara | ¥5,800Child ¥3,8001-Day Pass+ (with night skiing) | Until Dec 4Valid Dec 19 – Mar 28 | Asoview (official ticket seller)Page in Japanese; free account registration required. Collect your lift ticket at the ticket office on the day | On saleLimited quantity |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort湯沢中里スノーリゾート | Early-bird 1-day ticket¥4,300Child (elementary school) ¥2,000 | ¥6,700Child (elementary school) ¥3,400Junior and senior high school students ¥5,500 | Until Dec 18Valid all season (Dec 19 – Mar 28) | Smile Ticket (official)WAmazing (official; Chinese available)Find your QR code under “マイページ” (My Page); use it at the ticket machine to collect your lift ticket | On sale |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort石打丸山スキー場 | Early-bird 1-day ticket (8.5 hours)¥5,800Same price for all agesValid for 8.5 hours from your first entry through the gate, including night skiing within that period | ¥8,500Advance price on the official site ¥7,900 | Until Dec 15Snownavi until Nov 30, WINTER PLUS until Dec 14 | Ticketing platformWINTER PLUS (e-ticket)Ticketing platformSURF&SNOW (mailed IC card)Official DAY PASS (2+ days)Show the e-ticket on your phone at the ticket office to collect your lift ticket; IC cards are shipped within Japan only. The official DAY PASS costs ¥6,900 per day, is sold until Nov 30 and must be collected at the resort | On saleNo early-bird 1-day ticket on the official site |
| Kandatsu Snow Resort神立スノーリゾート | Early-bird 1-day ticket (adults only)¥4,500 | ¥5,800Saturdays and designated dates ¥6,800Online from Dec 19: ¥5,300 / ¥6,300 | Until Dec 10Valid Dec 11 – Mar 28 | Asoview (official, English)Asoview (official, Japanese)Scan your QR code at the ticket machine on level 2 of GROUNDBASE to collect your lift ticket | On sale |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Resort中里スノーウッドスキー場 | The resort has not yet announced its 2026–27 operating dates or ticket prices (the Echigo-Yuzawa Tourism Association’s page still lists last season’s information). | Not announced | |||
| Kagura Ski Resortかぐらスキー場 | Mt.Naeba early-bird 1-day ticket (Naeba + Kagura)¥8,500Ages 18+Costs the same as a Kagura 1-day ticket if you ski only at Kagura; offers savings if you take the Dragondola across to Naeba | ¥8,500Kagura 1-day ticketMt.Naeba 1-day ticket ¥11,800; free for children of elementary school age and under | Until Nov 15Valid all season | Ticketing platformSURF&SNOW (e-ticket)Early-bird 1-day tickets are not sold on the official site; have your e-ticket verified at the ticket office to collect your lift ticket | On saleEnds Nov 15; the 2-use ticket is sold out |
| Naeba Ski Resort苗場スキー場 | Mt.Naeba early-bird 1-day ticket (Naeba + Kagura)¥8,500Ages 18+Valid at Naeba and Kagura, Dragondola included | ¥11,800Mt.Naeba 1-day ticketNaeba area only ¥9,800; free for children of elementary school age and under | Until Nov 15Valid all season | Ticketing platformSURF&SNOW (e-ticket)Early-bird 1-day tickets are not sold on the official site; have your e-ticket verified at the ticket office to collect your lift ticket | On saleEnds Nov 15; the 2-use ticket is sold out |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort湯沢パークスキー場 | Early-bird 1-day ticket (adult)¥3,300Ages 19–54 onlyNight skiing not included | ¥4,500Official price list | Until Dec 13Valid all season | Ticketing platformSURF&SNOW (e-ticket)Early-bird tickets are not sold on the official site; paper exchange vouchers are shipped within Japan only | On sale |
| Maiko Snow Resort舞子スノーリゾート | Early-bird 1-Day Pass¥4,600Child (elementary school) ¥2,800Valid on all lifts and the gondola; on days with night skiing, valid until the night session ends | ¥7,300Child (elementary school) ¥3,600Junior and senior high school students ¥6,300 | Until Dec 18Valid all season (Dec 19 – Mar 28) | Smile Ticket (official)WAmazing (official; Chinese available)Use your QR code at the ticket machine to collect your lift ticket; screenshots are not accepted | On sale |
| Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort上越国際スキー場 | Joetsu Kokusai & Iwappara early-bird 1-Day Pass+¥3,900Child ¥2,200Night skiing included; valid at either Joetsu Kokusai or Iwappara | ¥5,800Child ¥3,8001-Day Pass+ (with night skiing); ¥5,500 online | Until Dec 4Valid Dec 19 – Mar 22 | Asoview (official ticket seller)For Dec 12–18 and Mar 23 – Apr 4, a 1-day ticket costs only ¥2,000 at the ticket office, so there is no need to buy an early-bird ticket for those dates | On saleLimited quantity |
| GALA Yuzawa Snow Resortガーラ湯沢スキー場 | Early-bird 1-day ticket (gondola and lifts)¥4,800No quantity limitValid only until Mar 31 (the resort is open until May 5) | ¥8,000Online price ¥7,500 | Until Nov 30, 23:00Valid Dec 19 – Mar 31 | Webket (official)JRE MALL (listed by the resort)Account registration required on Webket; up to 5 tickets per order | On saleThe ¥4,300 super early-bird ticket has sold out |
| NASPA Ski GardenNASPAスキーガーデン | Early-bird 1-day ticket¥4,800Child (elementary school age and under) ¥3,200Skiing only; snowboarding is not allowed | ¥7,000Child (elementary school age and under) ¥4,800 | Until Dec 23Valid all season | Webket (official)Asoview (listed by the resort)Show your purchase confirmation on your phone at the Information counter in the ski centre to collect your lift ticket; the official site says WAmazing also offers booking in Chinese | On saleThe super early-bird sales period ended Sep 30 |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort湯沢高原スキー場 | Early-bird 1-day ticket (ropeway and chairlifts)¥4,900Child ¥2,500 (WINTER PLUS)Sold as an e-ticket or a mailed IC card | ¥7,500Advance price on the official site ¥5,000–6,800 (varies by date) | Until Dec 20WINTER PLUS; Snownavi until Dec 17 | Ticketing platformWINTER PLUS (e-ticket)Ticketing platformSnownavi (mailed IC card)Early-bird tickets are not sold on the official site; show the e-ticket on your phone at the ticket office to collect your lift ticket. IC cards are shipped within Japan only | On sale |
| Ipponsugi Ski Resort一本杉スキー場 | The resort has not yet announced its 2026–27 operating dates or ticket prices (the official homepage still says last season has ended and looks forward to the new season). | Not announced | |||
Sources: official resort sites and official ticket pages. Ticketing platforms are listed only where the official site does not sell early-bird 1-day tickets. Checked 2026-11-05. The table covers 1-day tickets only; see each resort’s official site for season passes, multi-day tickets and packages.
These tips reflect the conditions stated by the resorts or on their ticket pages. Details vary by resort, so read the product page again before buying.
Early-bird tickets are valid only at the designated resort (the Joetsu Kokusai & Iwappara ticket can be used at either resort). Confirm your lesson resort and date with us before buying the relevant lift ticket.
Early-bird tickets are sold at a discount. Every ticket page we checked (Asoview, Smile Ticket, Webket, Snownavi and others) states that purchases cannot be cancelled or refunded. NASPA also specifies that no refunds are given even if the resort closes because of insufficient snow.
Most early-bird tickets are e-tickets. Use your QR code at a ticket machine or ticket office to collect a physical lift ticket (Kandatsu: level 2 of GROUNDBASE; NASPA: the Information counter in the ski centre). Screenshots are not accepted for some tickets, such as WAmazing’s Maiko ticket, so make sure your phone has internet access and enough battery when collecting your ticket.
SURF&SNOW and Snownavi state that they do not ship overseas, and WINTER PLUS uses Japan Post. If you are buying in advance from Taiwan, choose an e-ticket (such as SURF&SNOW’s “スマリフ” or a WINTER PLUS e-voucher) or an e-ticket from the official site.
Early-bird tickets are not always valid for the whole season: GALA’s is valid until Mar 31 (the resort is open until May 5), Kandatsu’s until Mar 28 and Joetsu Kokusai’s until Mar 22. At Joetsu Kokusai, a 1-day ticket bought on the day costs only ¥2,000 for Dec 12–18 and Mar 23 – Apr 4, so you do not need an early-bird ticket for those dates.
Yuzawa Park’s early-bird ticket is restricted to ages 19–54, the Naeba/Kagura early-bird ticket sold through ticketing platforms is for ages 18+, and Kandatsu’s early-bird tickets are available for adults only. NASPA allows skiing only. Children of elementary school age and under can use the lifts free at Naeba and Kagura; collect the required free lift ticket at the ticket office.
Asoview, Webket and SURF&SNOW require you to register an account before buying (Asoview states that registration is free). Yuzawa Nakazato and Maiko offer a Chinese booking option through WAmazing on their official ticket pages, and Kandatsu has a ticket page in English.
These official sites and ticket pages were consulted when checking this page. The purchase links in each table row are also sources.