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Japan Ski Holidays

Japan is renowned for its light, fluffy powder with an average of 10-15 metres of snowfall a year. With mountains of endless powder to discover and over 500 resorts to choose from. There’s plenty of options for beginners to experts – groomed slopes to tree skiing and powder skiing. Moreover, Japan is known for its amazing hospitality, beautiful cultural experiences, traditional cuisine, relaxing hot springs, lively après ski, wintry activities, beginner and advanced snow trails and impressive snow festivals. Japan has plenty of options too: from all-inclusive Club Med to ski-in, ski-out, family-friendly and resorts in charming village settings. Whether it’s Hokkaido or Honshu, our travel experts have been there and can share their knowledge to help plan your perfect Japan ski holiday!

Hokkaido

Hokkaido’s mountains are huge powder magnets. Cold snaps come off the Sea of Japan and Siberia bringing massive powder dumps to the ski areas. Undoubtedly, a destination with a reputation for powder combined with Japanese cultural experiences.

Honshu

The Japanese Alps of Honshu are home to ski resorts with well-developed facilities and an abundance of activities. An ideal destination for those looking for a combination of ski and board adventures and authentic Japanese experiences.

Ski Season: November to May (dates vary by resort). | Average Snowfall: 10-15 metres. | Snow: Cold, dry and fluffy powder | Accommodation: Hotels, self-contained apartments, family-run lodges and traditional pensions. | Ability: Skiing for all levels. Beginner to expert

Without a doubt, there is something for everyone at Japan. Enquire with us today for a ski trip you will never forget!

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Destinations in Hokkaido

Furano Ski resorts in Hokkaido Japan
Furano
Furano is one of the most famous ski areas in Japan. The Resort is located in the middle of Hokkaido.
Ski Club Med Kiroro Grand Japan
Kiroro
Ski-in ski out luxury and up to 21m of snow each year.
All-inclusive options available.
Niseko Village Ski Resort in Japan
Niseko
Niseko is one of Japan's most popular ski resorts for international skiers and riders.
Rusutsu ski resort Japan for a ski holiday
Rusutsu
Rusutsu is one of Japan's most popular year round resorts. Here you’ll find untracked powder runs.
Sohoro Japan Club Med Ski holiday
Sahoro
Japan: Enjoy soft powder snow at a resort that caters for a hassle-free ski holiday.
All inclusive options available.
Club Med Tomamu Japan Ski
Tomamu
Japan: Tomamu Hokkaido offers an upscale ski experience on powder snow.
All inclusive options available.

Destinations in Honshu

Ski Resort Appi Kogen Honshu Japan
Appi Kogen
Appi Kogen caters to the discerning skiers and boarders who are looking for that high-quality experience
hakuba Honshu Japan for ski resorts and holidays
Hakuba
Hakuba boasts the longest vertical in Japan and runs exceeding 6 km.
Myoko Onsen Ski Resort
Myoko Kogen
Myoko Kogen is one of Japan's oldest ski areas combining three different ski resorts.
Naeba & Kagura
Naeba Ski resort is interlinked with the slopes of Kagura Ski Resort by Japan’s longest Gondola, Dragondola
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen is a pure powder heaven with 100% natural powder on 297 hectares of skiable terrain.
Ski Resorts in Shiga Kogen in Japan
Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen boasts one of the largest ski areas in Japan with up to 21 different ski areas.
Ski Restort Shizukuishi in Japan
Shizukuishi
Hakuba boasts the longest vertical in Japan and runs exceeding 6 km.