Winter Staff Recruitment
Applications for the 2026-27 season is now open.
We hope to see you❄️
Applicants must have conversational-level Japanese (minimum of JLPT N3 equivalent)
Early morning & night ski
You can ski every day
Big slopes
Includes a Goryu 47 lift ticket.
Housing provided
Just a 2-minute walk from work
A staff cafeteria with delicious food everyday
Meeting new people, friends for life
A fulfilling balance of work and free time
At Hakuba Goryu, we are actively recruiting staff for the winter season.
Winter is when Hakuba is at its most exciting as a snow resort. With over 10 different job positions from outdoor to indoor, you're sure to find a job that matches your skills and lifestyle.
One of the charms of Hakuba Goryu is that we operate night skiing every day. You can work during the day and ride after work. Or start your day with a morning shred session and work from the afternoon into the night. It's the perfect workplace for those who want to make use of their day.
Staff accommodation
Delicious Staff Meals
Ride everyday
Meet new people
Bonuses
5 Reasons to work at
HAKUBA GORYU
At Hakuba Goryu, we are actively recruiting staff for the winter season.
Winter is when Hakuba is at its most exciting as a snow resort. With over 10 different job positions from outdoor to indoor, you're sure to find a job that matches your skills and lifestyle.
One of the charms of Hakuba Goryu is that we operate night skiing every day. You can work during the day and ride after work. Or start your day with a morning shred session and work from the afternoon into the night. It's the perfect workplace for those who want to make use of their day.
Special allowances for those who contract early and work with us for an extended period!
Early sign-on bonus
50,000 yen
Staff who sign a contract by the end of October and work at least 554 hours between 22 December and 31 March.
20,000 yen
Staff who sign a contract by the end of November and work at least 554 hours between 22 December and 31 March.
New commuter staff bonus
60,000 yen
For staff who have no previous work experience at Goryu or Iimori and are contracted to work full-time (554h) for the entire season.
(If the contract period is not completed, the grant must be repaid.)
Choose your employment period
We warmly welcome applicants willing to work the full season!
① Late-November 2026 to 5 April 2027 (Approx. 4 months)
② Mid-February 2027 to 5 April 2027 (Approx. 2 months)
③ Short-term part-time work during the New Year period only
*We will give particular priority to recruiting
① full-season staff and ③ peak-season staff.
*We are open to discussing slight adjustments to the employment periods.
・Special Recruitment Bonus
For those working on the ski lifts, gondolas, in restaurants, rental shop or the employee cafeteria staff, if you start work by 22 December and work at least 152 hours by 15 January, your hourly wage for that period will be 1,700 yen!
(142.5 hours for workplaces with a 7.5-hour shift)
Orientation
Successful candidates are required to attend an orientation session.
Residents: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 14:00
Commuters: Thursday, Friday from 14:00
*Please note that if a session is fully booked, we may ask you to reschedule.
Employment Period
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From late November 2026 to April 5, 2027 (negotiable).
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Short-term part-time employment, including the year-end and New Year period.
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From early February 2027 to April 5, 2027 (negotiable)
※ Priority will be given to candidates for positions 1.
※ We are open to some flexibility regarding the duration of the period.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Staff discounts
We've increased the average hourly wage by ¥150 this year
Qualification allowances available (for cooks, nutritionists, childcare workers, language proficiency)
Relocation or commuting allowances
Uniforms provided
Discounts at Directly-operated stores:
Restaurants, Subway, Yogorino, shops, rentals, hot spring facilities, sports shops.
Season pass provided
Discounted lift tickets
Season Passes (*1) for Long-Term Employees : Limited to employees working 4 days a week or 18 full days or more per month
Lift passes (*2) for other ski resorts within the Hakuba Valley are provided free of charge or at half price
Family discount scheme available
(*1) Loan of Hakuba Goryu & Hakuba 47 ski resort season passes (including access to night skiing at Toomi)
(*2) One-day lift passes for other ski resorts within Hakuba Village, Otari Village and Omachi City
Fully equipped
dormitory
Free bedding provided.
Underfloor heating.
Wi-Fi available.
Free laundry facilities.
Delicious staff food
Residents: 1,200 yen per day on working days only (covering accommodation and three meals)
Commuters: Lunch available (250 yen)
Be sure to check out our staff-exclusive menu on Instagram at "staffood"!
Courier service
usage assistance
For long-term residents, the company covers the shipping costs for two parcels of 160-sized items when leaving.
How To Apply
*Note: Applicants must have conversational-level Japanese (minimum of JLPT N3 equivalent)
You can apply through the online application form below.
You can also apply from your smartphone.
Once we confirm your application, we will contact you by phone.
Please attach your resume (with a photo) created in Excel/Word and send it to saiyohakubagoryu@gmail.com
As soon as we receive your resume, we will contact you.
Mailing address and contact information:
Postal Code: 399-9211 Address: 22184-10 Kamishiro, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano, Japan
Phone: 080-6140-4900
Email: saiyohakubagoryu@gmail.com
Contact Person: Mr. Yokokawa or Ms. Seko
※ A telephone or online interview will be arranged to confirm your level of Japanese. You must be able to communicate with your Japanese teammates and superiors.
※ Please provide an email address that you check regularly to schedule an online or telephone interview
Process
Apply
Phone/online interview
Send contract
Start work