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Japan is unlike any other country you've skied in or been to before. The skiing alone is world class, with the Siberian weather systems bringing huge amounts of light dry powder - it’s not called Ja-Pow for nothing!
Andrea Selig
Product Manager - Switzerland & Asia
Japan is unlike any other country you've skied in or been to before. The skiing alone is world class, with the Siberian weather systems bringing huge amounts of light dry powder - it’s not called Ja-Pow for nothing!
Andrea Selig
Product Manager - Switzerland & Asia

Summary

Deep, deep powder and spectacular tree skiing, bullet-trains and steamy hot springs - expect far more on a Japanese ski trip.

Japan's ski resorts typically receive more snow than anywhere else in the world, particularly on the northern-most island of Hokkaido. Along with this unbeatable powder they also boast some of the world’s best tree skiing, while the mellow terrain means you don’t have to be an expert to ski here.

Like everyone else who’s visited, we’re huge fans of ski holidays in Japan. Particularly powdery, Niseko is the most famous Japanese resort, while Hakuba Valley has the finest alpine skiing. For authentic appeal, Honshu’s smaller resorts are best, and our favourite is the historic village of Nozawa Onsen.

Culture is a huge part of any trip and the lightning-fast bullet trains make it easy to visit Tokyo or Kyoto while you’re here. It goes without saying that the food is fantastic and, from miso soup to katsu curry, it’s far more varied than you can imagine. You’ll also find izakayas (Japanese pubs) and ryokans (traditional inns) in every resort and, whenever we visit, relaxing in the steamy onsens (hot springs) quickly becomes part of our daily après ritual.

Many of our team have skied in Japan and our Product Manager Andrea even grew up there and revisits every winter, so by calling us or requesting a quotation, you're guaranteed advice from someone with personal experience of the resorts and culture.

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Japan Ski Resorts

Scattered across the two largest islands, Japan’s ski resorts are renowned for their huge snow records, with the most northerly island of Hokkaido receiving the biggest dumps. To the south, Honshu’s best resorts are found in the 'Japanese Alps’ (Nagano prefecture) and are easy to reach by bullet train from Tokyo and Kyoto. If you can’t decide between the two islands, you can ski both with our Ultimate Japan Ski Safari.

Furano bluebird powder day

Furano

This traditional resort has an idyllic setting and top notch piste skiing. A good value option, Furano is a thriving town in its own right.

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Hakuba

The largest ski area on Honshu island, Hakuba is blessed with alpine-like terrain and huge variety. It’s a great place for exploring.

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Kiroro

Relatively under-the-radar, Kiroro has deep powder, quiet slopes and fantastic tree runs off-piste.

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Myoko Ski Resort

Myoko

An off-piste paradise with magical tree skiing - Myoko is the place for a serious powder fix, while the town is distinctly Japanese.

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Niseko

Japan’s largest and best-known ski resort, the quality and quantity of snow here is unparalleled - for powder, it doesn’t get much better than Niseko.

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Nozawa Onsen

Japan’s oldest ski resort, Nozawa Onsen is as famous for its onsens as it is for its slopes - perfect for a ski trip with added culture.

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Rusutsu

A quirky, powder-filled paradise, Rusutsu is one of our top Hokkaido choices for short stays and day trips.

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Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen is Japan’s largest ski resort with a collection of 18 interconnected resorts, all skiable on one lift pass.

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