Japan Ski Areas

Hakuba

Hakuba is one of Japan's largest and most renowned alpine resorts, offering great conditions and terrains for the whole family with 10 resorts to choose from, catering to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Due to the size and scale you will often find yourself on beautiful undisturbed runs with minimal lift lines.

Niseko

Niseko is the largest and most well know resort in Japan. It is suitable for all abilities and there is a huge selection of groomed terrain that is perfect for families, beginners and intermediates. Niseko has great on and off piste skiing, along with its impressive off-piste, slack country and backcountry areas.

Furano

Furano is one of Japan's premier ski areas, boasting 170 hectares of skiable terrain. Famous for its bluebird days, lack of wind and a variety of terrain. Ideal for intermediate riders looking to build their skills on long, steep uncongested runs. The ski area is made up of two interconnecting zones with plenty of courses.

Appi Kogen

Appi Kogen is Tohoku's largest resort and is considered one of the best quality resorts, boasting more than 282 hectares of skiable terrain suitable for all skills and abilities, with quality groomed and ungroomed runs. Appi is an all in one destination ski in ski out resort with a large hotel complex offering plenty of facilities.

Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen is one of the largest ski resorts in Japan, with more than 80 kilometres of trails, spread over 19 interlinked resorts with a variety of courses for all abilities. It is renowned for its outstanding powder and diverse terrains, along with great off piste skiing, powder areas, terrain parks and skier only areas.

Myoko Kogen

Myoko Kogen is renowned for having some of the best vertical skiing and longest runs, along with the heaviest snowfall in Japan. Made up of four separate areas; Akakura Kanko, Akakura Onsen, Suginohara and Ikenotaira, offering a variety of terrain and courses for skiers and snowboarders.

Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen is world renowned for its charming hot spring village which is over 100 years old. Covering 297 hectares of skiable terrain with a great selection of runs and courses for all abilities and a family friendly resort with ski school and child care available.

Rusutsu

Rusutsu is considered one of the best ski resorts in Hokkaido with a large ski area that covers three mountains each having a variety of courses and terrain. Rusutsu boasts over 212 hectares of skiable terrain for all abilities on 37 courses. A major drawcard being the fantastic fall line tree skiing which is easily accessible.

Kiroro

Kiroro Snow World is a destination resort with modern facilities and infrastructure, with a range of restarauants, bars, and shops. Kiroro has more than 120 hectares of skiable terrain with plenty of options for all levels with some of the best powder snow. Kiroro features one of the largest off-piste ski areas with 14 untouched areas!

Zao Onsen

Zao Onsen is one of the oldest established onsen villages in Japan, providing a unique cultural experience with a traditional shopping street. Zao Onsen is famous for its snow monsters or "Juhyo" that appear on the slopes every winter. Zao offers a variety of courses for all abilities with private and group lessons available.

Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU

Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU was built during the property boom to the highest standards with attractions for the whole family, with plenty of restaurants, shops, indoor pool, Ice Village and plenty of non-skiing activities. The resort boasts more than 145 hectares of skiable terrain suitable for all levels, and large off piste areas.

Asahikawa

Asahikawa is the perfect base for a Hokkaido Powder Adventure, close to Kamui links and for the ultimate powder visits to Asahidake, Furano, Kurodake and Tokachidake can all be easily accessed from Asahikawa. Asahikawa is best suited to intermediate and advanced riders with plenty of off-piste options.

Lotte Arai

Lotte Arai ski resort is a large ski area with a little something for everyone. With a large skiable area suitable to all abilities, with a major drawcard being its off-piste areas and by hike you can access the huge bowl giving plenty of vertical terrain! The resort offers night skiing, and a must try is Asia's longest zip line!

Madarao Kogen

Madarao Kogen appeals to skiers and snowboarders who enjoy powder snow as 60% of the courses are ungroomed for the pleasure of deep powder skiing. Madarao also offers groomed courses, tree runs, a free ride park, kid's park, ski school, wave courses within a unique bowl shape suiting all levels and abilities.

Naeba

Naeba is one of the closest ski resorts to Tokyo and is a purpose built resort with all the facilities and services, with exceptionally developed infrastructures. Naeba and Kagura are interconnected by the Dragondola. Naeba and Kagura is best known for its piste runs and groomers with a variety of terrain for all abilities.

Manza Onsen

Manza Onsen is located deep in the mountains of Gunma. The snow at Manza is dry and powdery with regular snowfalls, while the resort is only medium size there are some great off piste areas within the resort which you can access. The resort itself is home to one of the best rated onsens in Japan - a must try in Manza Onsen!

Shizukuishi

Shizukuishi is located in the Iwate Prefecture and offers great powder snow, tree runs and powder skiing. The resort is a medium size resort with a great variety of courses for all abilities and features two terrain parks. CAT skiing operates allowing guests to discover first tracks on a 4500 metre single run.

Sahoro

Sahoro is renowned for its blue sky days in winter with snow falling overnight, which makes for perfect powder skiing. The resort is a perfect family resort offering a great variety of terrain including off piste and tree skiing areas. Featuring 2 ski in ski out hotels, with plenty of activities, tours and regular events throughout the season.