Snow Park Yeti opens for 28th consecutive year as Japan’s earliest outdoor ski resort

Snow Park Yeti, operated by Pika of the Fuji Kyuko Group, officially opened its 2026-2027 season on October 23, 2026, in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture. This marks the 28th consecutive year the facility has held the record for the earliest opening of an outdoor ski resort in Japan.

To prepare for the season, the resort utilized an Ice Crash System (ICS) for 14 days of continuous snowmaking, resulting in a slope approximately 1,000 meters long with 30 centimeters of snow depth. The opening day featured the “Yeti First Snow Day” event, which included DJ performances, costume skiing, and local food offerings such as Shizuoka oden. Approximately 500 people attended the inaugural day.

The resort has introduced a new theme for the season: “A hub for snow culture from Mount Fuji,” aiming to integrate music, food, and corporate collaborations to expand the winter experience beyond traditional skiing.