2.5hrs from Chitose Airport
15m+ annual snow fall
30 lifts & 3 gondolas
Ski terrain: ○ 30% | □ 40% | ◇ 30%

Niseko United is officially Japan’s #1 snow resort, located in Hokkaido, 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport. Comprised of 4 interlinked ski resorts – Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and An’nupuri – it is renowned for its consistency and quality of powder snow throughout the winter. Averaging around 15m+ of snow each season, Niseko is famous for its wide open powder bowls and tree runs...read more

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2hrs from Chitose Airport
17m+ annual snow fall
8 lifts & 1 gondola
Ski terrain: ○ 30% | □ 40% | ◇ 30%

Kiroro Resort is located in a mountain valley 2hrs drive from Chitose Airport. The top gondola station averages a massive 5m snow base with well over 17m+ in annual snow falls. There are 21 courses with the longest run at 4km. Two well-appointed international hotels are located at the base of the resort and provide over 400 rooms plus a wide range of restaurants and activities...read more

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2hrs from Chitose Airport
12m+ annual snow fall
19 lifts & 4 gondolas
Ski terrain: ○ 30% | □ 40% | ◇ 30%

A 2hr drive from Chitose Airport and just 40 minutes from Niseko, Rusutsu is a family friendly resort and a powder purist’s dream come true. The 3 mountains of West, East and Isola receive 12m to 14m of snow each season with wide, tree-lined courses to suit all levels. Stand out features include immaculately groomed trails, tree lined gullies and powder bowl access...read more

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2hrs from Chitose Airport
9m annual snow fall
12 lifts, 1 gondola & 1 ropeway
Ski terrain: ○ 40% | □ 40% | ◇ 20%

Around 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport, depending on the weather. This world-class ski area is regarded as having the lightest and driest powder in Japan delivering an average of 9m of snow. An ideal destination for families and offers a quieter more relaxed atmosphere than other resorts. Known for its stable weather and bluebird days, the perfectly groomed runs await beginners and intermediates; while more advanced skiers can challenge themselves on the off-piste powder areas and steeps...read more

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3.5hrs from Narita Airport
12m annual snow fall
15 lifts including Tangram
Ski terrain: ○ 30% | □ 35% | ◇ 35%

Set on the Niigata and Nagano boarder this mountain of two connected resorts has been gaining in popularity.  With the highest number of official tree runs in Japan and 60% ungroomed courses, Madarao offers an exciting alternative to the big resorts...read more

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3hrs from Narita Airport
6m annual snow fall
10 lifts & 3 gondolas
Ski terrain: ○ 30% | □ 40% | ◇ 30%

Naeba is a high quality ski resort with impressive facilities and services located in the southern area of Yuzawa town in Niigata Prefecture, approx. 2.5 hours from Tokyo. There are fun beginner trails for children, challenging trails for advanced skiers, as well as terrain parks for all level riders. It is lift-connected with the Kagura resort via Japan’s longest gondola, the 8-person Dragondola....read more

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4.5hrs from Narita Airport
11m annual snow fall
18 lifts & 1 gondola
Ski terrain: ○ 40% | □ 30% | ◇ 20%

Nozawa Onsen, located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, is a historical town better known for its onsens with more than 13 public hot spring baths that can be used free of charge. Nozawa Onsen has real character and despite becoming a mecca for keen and apres skiers, it has retained its traditional Japanese charm...read more

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4.5hrs from Narita Airport
11m annual snow fall
50+ lifts & 4 gondolas
Ski terrain: ○ 45% | □ 40% | ◇ 15%

Shiga Kogen is one of Japan’s largest ski areas made up of 21 ski resorts. Nineteen interlinked ski areas with a smorgasbord of options including beginner slopes, long cruisers, challenging moguls and powder bowls. One lift ticket gives you access to more than 50 lifts, gondolas and ropeways! The area is also close to some of Japan’s cultural sites with the opportunity to experience something of Japan’s rich traditions...read more

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5hrs from Narita Airport
11m annual snow fall
138 lifts & 5 gondolas
Ski terrain: ○ 30% | □ 40% | ◇ 30%

Hakuba Valley is at the heart of the spectacular Japanese Alps and just 3hrs from downtown Tokyo. Host to the 1998 Winter Olympic Games, Hakuba is one of Japan’s largest and most renowned alpine resorts. The valley consists of 11 ski resorts, giving an incredible variety of alpine terrain, accommodating everyone from novice to expert. With this many ski resorts to choose from the slopes are relatively empty during the week and fresh tracks can be found for days. You’ll never be short of new areas to explore...read more

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4.5hrs from Narita Airport
13m annual snow fall
40 lifts
Ski terrain: ○ 42% | □ 41% | ◇ 17%

One of Japan’s oldest ski areas and made up of three separate resorts – Myoko Akakura, Myoko Suginohara and Ikenotaira Onsen – and is renowned for some of the best vertical and longest runs Japan has to offer. The linked resorts are centred about Akakura village, where most of the accommodation is situated. Myoko Kogen is also well known for its rich history, culture and traditional Japanese onsens...read more

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1.5hrs from Chitose Airport
14m annual snow fall
5 lifts, 1 gondola
Ski terrain: ○ 36% | □ 50% | ◇ 14%

Picturesque Tomamu receives an average 14m annual snow fall and is located in central Hokkaido; only 90 minutes from Chitose Airport. This family friendly, self-contained resort is ideal for beginners and experts alike. In addition there are plenty of resort activities that will interest those looking for fun off the slopes...read more

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2hrs from Tokyo via Shinkansen
15m annual snow fall
5 lifts
Ski terrain: ○ 25% | □ 45% | ◇ 35%

Located on the northern outskirts of the Myoko ski area approx. 2 hours from Tokyo, the resort averages a massive 15m of snow each season and offers a variety of terrain set over an impressive 951 metres of vertical descent...read more

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3.5hrs from Haneda Airport
8m annual snow fall
16 lifts
Ski terrain: ○ 30% | □ 40% | ◇ 30%

Located around 3.5hrs by bullet train and bus is Tohoku’s largest resort of Appi Kogen and is considered one of the best quality ski resorts in Japan. The 282 hectare resort’s north facing slopes keep the snow in top condition throughout the season.read more

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