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Explore Japan's Ski Regions

Hokkaido
PREFECTURE

Hokkaido

The Deepest Snow on Earth.

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Niseko
SKI AREA

Niseko

Powder Paradise & International Hub.

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Nagano
PREFECTURE

Nagano

Steep Lines & Olympic Heritage.

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Hakuba Valley
SKI AREA

Hakuba Valley

Alpine Terrain & Backcountry Access.

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Niigata
PREFECTURE

Niigata

Hidden Gems & Heavy Accumulation.

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Tohoku
REGION

Tohoku

Empty Slopes & Raw Nature.

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Plan your trip

Best Time
To Ski Japan

The short answer: mid-January to mid-February. But it depends on what you want.

For Powder Hunters
January

"Japanuary" is real. It snows almost every day. Hokkaido gets the driest, lightest powder.

For Avoiding Crowds
February

Best balance of deep snow and empty slopes. Chinese New Year week excepted.

For Families
March

Warmer temps, sunny days, softer snow. Kids love it. Cheaper flights and hotels.

Pro Tip

Avoid December 25 - January 5 (New Year) and Chinese New Year (late Jan/early Feb). Lift lines triple. Prices double. Book 6 months ahead for peak season.

The Daily
Ritual

01
Ride
SHRED

The Ride

Wake up. Check the cams. It snowed 40cm overnight. Get first tracks. Face shots all morning. Legs burning by 2pm.

02
Soak
RECOVER

The Soak

Strip down. Enter the Onsen. 42°C volcanic water heals your body while snow falls on your head. Spiritual reset.

03
Feast
REFUEL

The Feast

Find a tiny Izakaya. Order hot sake from a vending machine. Slurp spicy miso ramen. Plan tomorrow's ski day.

// FIELD MANUALS

Essential Intel

Comprehensive guides dropping post-launch. Preview the lineup.

Konbini Survival Guide

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PRACTICAL

Konbini Survival Guide

Navigate 7-Eleven Like a Local

Hokkaido vs Nagano

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COMPARISON

Hokkaido vs Nagano

The Ultimate Powder Showdown

Tree Well Safety

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SAFETY

Tree Well Safety

Stay Alive in Deep Snow

JR Pass Strategy

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TRANSPORT

JR Pass Strategy

Bullet Trains to Powder Lines

Budget Skiing Japan

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PLANNING

Budget Skiing Japan

Champagne Powder on Beer Money

When to Ski Japan

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TIMING

When to Ski Japan

Season Timing & Snow Forecasts

POST-LAUNCH: In-depth guides on ski culture, logistics, safety, and savings.

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The Numbers Don't Lie

15m+
Annual Snowfall

More than anywhere else.

75+
Resorts Tracked

And counting.

¥500
Beer Cost

Cheaper than the Alps.

COMMON QUESTIONS

The Interrogation

NEGATIVE. We are a data terminal. We aggregate snow depth, weather patterns, and vibe checks. We don't book your flights, hold your hand, or tuck you in at night.
Define "beginner." First timer? Browse our resort directory and filter for 50%+ green runs + English ski schools. Intermediate scared of powder? Try resorts near Tokyo with groomed runs. We show beginner terrain % for every resort.
Filter by 'Distance from Tokyo' on our resort directory. Pro tip: Some resorts have bullet train stations nearby. Hakuba is 4 hours by bus. Niseko requires a flight to Sapporo.
Niseko = Champagne powder + international vibe + $$$. Hakuba = Olympic terrain + variety + $$. Browse both to filter by what matters to YOU. Can't decide? Flip a coin. You win either way.
YES. Many ski resort onsens allow tattoos, and we filter for them. For a complete guide to tattoo-friendly onsen across Japan, check out TattooFriendlyOnsen.com. We tag resorts with tattoo-friendly facilities.
Extremely. Japanese resorts prioritize safety, and lift ops don't let you board until your kid is ready. Filter for "Family-Friendly" tag. We show ski school availability and kid-friendly terrain %.
BECAUSE THE WIND IS LOUD AT THE SUMMIT. Also, lowercase letters are for people who ski on groomed runs. We prefer raw data and high contrast.
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