Inflation

Japan's ski lift ticket prices surge 30% in three years

Outdated infrastructure and rising wages drive lift pass prices higher

20250206 Karuizawa ski resorts

Like many resorts, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort has steadily increased its lift prices year by year. (Karuizawa Price Hotel Ski Resort)

KAZUKI YAMAGUCHI
February 8, 2025 12:28 JST

TOKYO -- Ski lift ticket prices across Japan are climbing as resorts grapple with labor shortages and aging infrastructure.

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