Japan’s incredible snow conditions turn it into a snow sports paradise! Whether you’re a skiing or snowboarding enthusiast, this country is a dream destination. Imagine endless, fluffy powder, welcoming locals, delectable cuisine, and rejuvenating hot springs waiting for you.
Can’t make up your mind about where to go? Here are ten of the finest ski resorts across the nation that you absolutely must explore.
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Timestamps and booking links:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Number 10: Appi Kogen – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/kazuno.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
01:23 Number 9: Naeba – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/yuzawa.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
02:17 Number 8: Hakuba 47 & Goryu – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hakuba-mura.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
03:24 Number 7: Myoko Kogen – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/myoko.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
04:22 Number 6: Furano – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/furano.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
05:17 Number 5: Shiga Kogen – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/shiga-kogen.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
06:01 Number 4: Happo One – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hakuba-mura.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
06:53 Number 3: Nozawa Onsen – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nozawa-onsen.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
07:49 Number 2: Rusutsu – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/rusutsu.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
09:00 Number 1: Niseko – https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nisekoan.en.html?aid=8059893&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
3 Comments
Good list. I have skied years in Japan. Visited all these resorts except Appi. My favor was Niseko until to became full of Aussies and other foreigners. Traditional Japanese ryokans disappeared, prices everywhere rose, and off pisted become crowded. After that I went to other smaller resorts (not on this list) but they still keep they traditional Japanese ski culture. Not a party playground for Aussies.
Niseko resort?
Niseko is not resort.
I work in Hong Kong so it is not too far for a weeks skiing. Me and wife try to go once a year and our favourite spot is definitely Myoko. It has yet to be discovered by the crowds that descend on the bigger Hokkaido resorts or even Hakuba, is good value for money, everyone welcomes us back like an old friend and OMG the snow! We got around a metre of the fresh stuff every week we have been. Just brush up on your 日本語 before you go as the locals English ability can be limited, but to me that is part of the charm. Going back in January for a delayed honeymoon and we can't wait!