Japan
SKI RESORTS
Skiing in Japan offers an amazing experience you won’t find anywhere else in the world. The unique combination of powder snow and local culture makes Japan a great destination for your next ski holiday. A holiday in Japan combines arguably the best snow in the world with Japanese culture, great value for money, delicious food and incredible stop over options like Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto. With 100’s of ski resorts across the country there is a resort suitable for everyone. You can view some of the more popular ski resorts below, along with our latest deals. If you’re not sure which ski resort is best for you, speak to one of our Japan travel specialists, they’ll be happy to help.
DESTINATIONS
Honshu
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HakubaThe Hakuba Valley consists of 10 ski resorts all on the one lift pass, offering endless terrain for everyone to enjoy. Hakuba has three villages throughout the valley offering a vibrant and varied experience to suit all demographics. -
Myoko KogenMyoko in the Niigata prefecture boasts the most amount of snowfall on average in Japan. This is the place to be if you're chasing powder and lots of it! Guests will also fall in love with the charming village, Akakura Onsen.
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Nozawa OnsenNozawa Onsen is one of the most stunning traditional Japanese resorts in the country and offers a romantic village setting with great terrain to explore!
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Shiga KogenShiga Kogen is both the largest interconnected resort and offers the highest lift access in all of Japan. Set in a national park, guests enjoy a stunning backdrop with a huge amount of terrain to explore!
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Madarao KogenMadarao Kogen is located between Myoko and Nozawa Onsen. The resort is renowned for their tree runs and guests are encouraged to head off-piste to find the best powder stashes!
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Lotte AraiLotte Arai Ski Resort is a luxury boutique resort in the Niigata prefecture. This resort is popular amongst visitors for their ungroomed runs, and deep powder bowls.
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Appi KogenAppi Kogen, located in Northern Honshu is a quiet resort that is perfect for families as well as more advanced riders.
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Zao OnsenZao Onsen is located in the north of Honshu and is a stunning traditional Japanese village. Visitors may also be lucky enough to ski/ride through the famous 'Snow Monsters'.
Hokkaido
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NisekoBoasting the most modern village experience in Japan with stunning westernised accommodation, guests also enjoy a huge amount of terrain to explore with four resorts on the one mountain, Niseko Annupuri.
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RusutsuRusutsu is home to some of the deepest, driest powder in the world. Visitors will enjoy an intimate experience away from the other resorts that tend to attract larger crowds.
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FuranoFurano, located on the North Island of Hokkaido is one of the best all round resorts in Japan. Home to fantastic dry, fluffy powder and varied terrain, guests can also enjoy ski in/out accommodation, or a traditional Japanese village experience.
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KiroroKiroro features two peaks of pristine dry powder snow with runs for everyone from beginners to advanced. Home to luxurious properties and restaurants, guests will enjoy an all round high end experience!
Stop Overs
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TokyoWith endless possibilities to entertain and excite you, Tokyo will have you wanting to come back time and time again. Combining centuries old cultures and traditions with pop culture and flashy neon lights, the city is a juxtaposition in itself.
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KyotoKyoto offers visitors a look into a well preserved history, traditions and culture. With 17 UNESCO world heritage sites as well as breathtaking scenery and warm and welcoming people, Kyoto is a destination to put on your list.
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OsakaOsaka is known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, hearty street food and outgoing locals. The best way to experience the city is to wander the streets, talk to the locals and get lost in the culture.
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KanazawaKanazawa is the perfect stop-over city if you are looking to experience history, arts and culture. Located on the west coast of Honshu, Kanazawa is easily accessible from Honshu ski resorts, particularly those in Nagano.
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SapporoSapporo is a modern city with enough history and culture to keep you satisfied. The city is famous for its annual snow festival in February, its Sapporo Beer and Hokkaido seafood.
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HiroshimaA modern city, bearing the scars of the atomic bomb which was dropped in 1945. Having mostly been re-built, it is now a thriving metropolitan city, however the pain and suffering can still be witnessed through the memorials and the stories of the local people.
