In this skier’s guide to Hokkaido, I’ll share a few guided trips, family-friendly hotels, trustworthy ski shops and tips to help you plan your own adventure.

Japan is actually split into 14,125 islands, but the only two you have to worry about for skiing are Honshu (the large main island) and Hokkaido (its smaller northern neighbor). Luckily, the western ...

Travel Well in Hokkaido, Japan with our epic snow guide! We were on a tight budget and found affordable accommodation, cheap ...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that the skiing in Japan is really, really good. Heck, they even named a whole month after it–Japanuary. With upwards of 400 established ski ...

Hokkaido’s fabled powder snow puts a visit to Japan’s northern main island right at the top of the wish list for many skiers and snowboarders. For those lucky enough to make the trip, a 90 ...

It was the catalyst for Japan's skiing boom, which saw the country's first contingent of athletes attending the Winter Olympics of 1928 in St Moritz, Switzerland; Japan was represented in sports ...

With a tsunami of new luxury resorts all targeting northern Japan's ski region, can Niseko's Hokkaido hygge vibes last? Published on October 1, 2024. By Jake Emen. Jake Emen ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat.

A skier at the Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu ski resort in Kutchan, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, on Jan. 20, 2023. Niseko is viewed as a success story for an industry dealing with decades-long decline ...

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, has some of the best food and scenery in the country. ... Ski or Snowboard Down Some of the World’s Best Slopes. Photo: Getty Images.

Skiing in Japan is synonymous with bottomless powder, delicious food, hot springs, and full immersion in a culture unlike anything else on the planet. With somewhere north of 400 ski resorts and ...