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Skiing
With many world-class ski resorts, Japan is one of the top destinations in the world during winter. It is home to several majestic mountain
ranges that transform into spectacular skiing and snowboarding spots from December to April.
Overview of Ski Resorts
There are numerous ski resorts found all over Japan, from the southern island of Kyushu to the northern region of Hokkaido. These places are
equipped with the necessary equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of all their guests. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, they also
have areas for snow scooter riding, snow biking, and other activities.
The costs at ski resorts vary. Rental of all your skiing or snowboarding gear may cost over 3,000 yen for poles, boots and skis. In some cases,
prices may be as high as 5,000 yen just for a ski jacket, pair of pants, goggles and gloves.
Many Japanese ski resorts offer passes guests may purchase for convenience instead of paying for items individually. They may have season
passes, half-day passes, overnight passes, and multi-day passes at a discounted rate. The more popular resorts may cost an individual about
5,000 yen for a one-day pass. Some even have travel packages that cover transportation to and from a particular point, accommodation, and
equipment rental.
Hakuba Ski Resort – ©JNTO
Zao Ski Resort – ©JNTO
Top Japanese Ski Resorts
Niseko
With its fine, white, powdered snow, there is no doubt why Niseko is considered to be the best ski resort in Japan. It is particularly popular
among foreigners who want to experience skiing in the magnificent Japanese alps of the Hokkaido region. It is home to numerous ski trails,
and also offers other snow activities such as snowboarding, sledding and snow biking.
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