Group Ski Tours For Folks Who Don’t Want to Snow It Alone
While getting out in the snow is always a lot of fun, it’s no discussion that the experience is even more fun when you’re sharing it with someone. If you’re in Japan by yourself, or you can’t convince...
View ArticleFujiyama Snow Resort Yeti
After good snow and close up views of Mt Fuji? Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti ticks both of those boxes and more. This affordable ski resort is perfect for families and beginners, and is close enough to...
View ArticleBuying Secondhand Ski and Snowboard Gear in Tokyo
If you don’t have the financial resources to splash out on a brand-new snowboard or skis but want to move on from renting, then there are some used options available to you in Tokyo. But you’ll have to...
View ArticleA Guide to Buying New Ski and Snowboard Equipment in Tokyo
Tokyo doesn’t get a lot of snow, but it is where most people stop off on their way to the powder paradises of central Honshu. Tokyo locals are keen skiers and snowboarders, too. As such, it’s no...
View ArticleRent, Buy or Ship: A Guide to Getting Ski and Snowboard Gear in Japan
Powder perfect snow. Healing hot springs. Fast and accessible transport. Excellent-quality ski gear. It’s no mystery why Japan has become one of the world’s most increasingly popular snow sports...
View ArticleWinter in Tokyo: Ski, Soak and Celebrate the New Year
Winter in Tokyo is crisp and clear, with chances to ski down nearby slopes, soak in hot springs, and enjoy the quiet traditions of the New Year. Wrapping up and trying some delicious warm sake is a...
View ArticleBudget-Friendly Ski Packages from Tokyo
With dropping temperatures it’s time to start planning your winter adventures and looking out for the best ski packages from Tokyo. While Hokkaidō may be the most famous ski destination in Japan, there...
View ArticleEarly-Bird Season Passes and Discounts for Japan’s Snow Resorts
Planning to ski or snowboard Japan’s awesome powder this winter? Early-bird discounts offer a way to save huge amounts on lift passes. Depending on the resort, the price of a whole season pass might...
View ArticleJapan Ski Resorts: A Guide to Hitting the Slopes Near Tokyo
There are heaps of amazing slopes all over Honshū and Hokkaidō (like Niseko), but in this guide we’re focusing on ski and snowboard resorts near Tokyo — and we’re capping it at the “a few hours away”...
View ArticleHow to Get From Tokyo to Niseko — Japan’s Powder Snow Capital
Niseko is easily the most popular skiing destination in Japan. It’s famous for getting lots of dry powder snow (usually upwards of 15 meters) every year, and it’s one of the few places in the country...
View ArticleNozawa Onsen: Hot Springs, Fire and Snow
Discovered by a monk (as legend has it), Nozawa Onsen combines the two best Japanese winter pastimes — snowy skiing and warming onsen. Jump to: Relaxing hot-spring options Hitting the slopes in Nozawa...
View ArticleEasy Snowboarding Day Trip: Tokyo to Gala Yuzawa Resort
Gala Yuzawa — a popular ski resort in Niigata Prefecture — is one of the easiest and most affordable snowboarding day trips from Tokyo. Here’s everything you need to know to go. Basic info Gala...
View ArticleBeginner’s Guide To Skiing in Hakuba
Hakuba Village was the main venue when Nagano hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. If that isn’t testament to the quality of its slopes, we don’t know what is. The village is part of the greater Hakuba...
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