Travel & Hospitality Awards - Asia 2022

If you want a real adventure, forget the bright city lights of Tokyo and get out there into Japan’s enormous
expanse of wild and green countryside. Here are four awesome adventure ideas for your next trip.
Onsen
Getting the most out of your trip to the land of the rising
sun isn’t always about high-adrenaline, extreme sports.
If you travel into the traditional Japanese heartlands, you
can experience the ancient Japanese onsen culture.
Take advantage of the many hot springs that occur
naturally throughout the country and even cure your
ailments with toji, the art of therapeutic bathing. One of
the best places to visit an onsen is in Kusatsu, a town
famous for its warm mineral springs.
Skiing
Although you might think of
the Swiss Alps or Canadian
Rockies when it comes to
deep powder, Japan is
home to some of the best
skiing in the world. In fact,
the northern Japanese city
of Aomori is the snowiest
place on the planet. The
abundance of soft snow in
Japan makes it an ideal place
to learn how to carve.
The two most famous ski resorts in
Japan are Niseko and the Hakuba Valley.
Incredibly well developed and packed with great hotels,
restaurants, and nightlife, they’re magnets for skiers around
the world. Plus, the Japanese take on après-ski of ramen
noodles and hot tubs is worth checking out alone.
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