There are some locations with much longer seasons due to the amount of snow they receive, and some ski resorts, such as Gassan ski resort, don’t even start the ski season until April! The best time to ski in Japan will vary depending on location and the kind of experience you are loo...
Tucked away on Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, Niseko offers some of the best skiing in Japan and the most flavorful après-ski eats anywhere.
then Japan is the perfect ski destination for you. The country is ridged with volcanic mountain ranges, and its latitude and weather patterns mean it's blessed with plenty of fine, dry powder. The season generally runs from December to April, though the best months to ski in Japan are Janu...
The Japanese ski season Route Finder Quick search (ski area, town, area) Exclusive daily weather and snow reports SnowJapan publishes exclusive daily snow and weather reports from popular snow regions of Japan in the winter season. Our reports are 100% independent and hype-free. Each section inc...
The Japanese ski season Route Finder Quick search (ski area, town, area) Exclusive daily weather and snow reports SnowJapan publishes exclusive daily snow and weather reports from popular snow regions of Japan in the winter season. Our reports are 100% independent and hype-free. Each section inc...
Winter generally consists of 3 months in Japan: December, January and February. However, you can enjoy skiing in Japan over a longer period than 3 months. The skiing season depends on the area, but many ski resorts are available from December to March. Some are open during November to the...
Hokkaido lies in the path of a cold front that travels from Siberia across the Sea of Japan to dump metres of snow per season on the mountains here. This pattern has led to the moniker ‘Japanuary’ by keen skiers who head to these slopes just in time for the annual powder party. ...
Ranks among the longest slide in Japan for its quality and history. The annual beautiful dances of the Tokushima Festival is another reason to visit Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort apart from skiing. The typical season for skiing and snowboarding starts from late November to Early May. Night Skiing is...
Snow and Season at Hakuba It dumps down heavily in Hakuba, with an average of 11-12 metres per year of snow. This is Japan, after all! This is just so much compared to most North American and European resorts. However, the snow is not as light and fluffy as the snow in Hokkaido, ...
Shiga Kōgen, in Nagano Prefecture, is the largest combined ski area in Japan, and it’s home to the longest ski season in the country. You can pull on your snow boots and head there any time between late November and the middle of May. ...