Budoh Ski Area will close at the end of the 2024-2025 season The ski area in the northern region of Niigata Prefecture has announced that it will close at the end of the 24-25 season. Reasons given include ageing facilities, unreliable snowfall in recent seasons and problems with staffing. Ski area information on SnowJapan: https://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/niigata/murakami/budoh