Been talking a big game about all the tricks you’re going to finally stomp this winter season? Time to live up to your promises – Japan’s winter season 2024/25 is finally here!
As of today, lifts are officially spinning across major ski resorts in Japan, so if you haven’t booked your flights yet, time to start getting things in order!
If you’re one of the lucky few who has locked in their JaPow travel plans, here’s when you’ll be able to start shredding based on which resort you’re visiting.
Hakuba Valley Opening Dates
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Happo-One, Tsugaike, Goryu, Hakuba 47 open from November 30th, 2024. Iwatake, Jigatake, Kashimayari, Sanosaka, Norikura, Cortina estimated to open December 8th, 2024 – May, 2025. |
Niseko United Resort Opening Dates
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December 1st, 2024 – May 6, 2025 | |
December 1st, 2024 – April 6, 2025 | |
December 1st, 2024 – March 31, 2025 | |
December 4th, 2024 – April 6, 2025 |
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Night Ski | December 14, 2024 – March 23, 2025 |
Furano Resort Opening Dates
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December 1st, 2024 – March 23, 2025 |
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Kitanomine Zone |
December 21, 2024 – March 22, 2025 |
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Night Skiing |
Mid December – March 22, 2025 |
Chasing a Bargain?
There are two kinds of people who book their holiday at the start of Japan’s winter season. Those planning on catching first lifts for the season, and those chasing an opening sale bargain.
Well, good news for all kinds of JaPow visitors because you can do both this weekend! As of today, Rhythm Hirafu, Rhythm Furano and Rhythm Setsu (Niseko) will all follow the lead of Rhythm Summit (Niseko) and open their doors for winter, with Rhythm Wadano set to follow suit on the 7th of December!
But will those stores be kicking things off with a banging sale? Does the pope shred on a Capita Navigator? Of course.
From this weekend you’ll be able to score up to 50% off boards, skis, outerwear and accessories from leading brands like Oyuki, Burton and Armada. Why not kick off the season shredding with a back pocket full of cash thanks to all the savings you’ve scored?
Hold on, I’m not hearing Rhythm Happo’s name mentioned anywhere here…..
Good pick up! This year our Rhythm Happo and Rhythm Summit (Hakuba) stores will be opening up from the 14th of December – just in time for some last minute X-Mas shopping.
But with 7 different store locations across Japan, we know it can hard keeping your finger on the pulse of when each store is opening, so to make things easier, here’s a breakdown of our store opening dates for winter 2024/25.
Rhythm Japan Niseko Locations:
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Opening Date |
Opening Hours |
Opening Hours (From December 14th) |
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23rd November |
8 am – 6pm |
8 am – 9 pm |
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30th November |
8 am – 6pm |
8 am – 9 pm |
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Rhythm Setsu |
30th November |
8 am – 6pm |
8 am – 8 pm |
Rhythm Japan Hakuba Locations:
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Opening Date |
Opening Hours |
Opening Hours (From December 16th) |
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7th December |
8 am – 6pm |
8 am – 8 pm |
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14th December |
8 am – 6pm |
8 am – 8 pm |
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14th December |
8 am – 6pm |
8 am – 8 pm |
Rhythm Furano:
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Opening Date |
Opening Hours |
Opening Hours (From December 14th) |
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30th November |
8 – 6 pm |
8 – 9 pm |
Feeling a whole lotta FOMO reading this? Why not look into a Rhythm Trips package? Lessons, rentals, lift passes, accommodation and airport transfers all in the one package – you’d be foolish not to.
