SKIING IN JAPAN IS BACK!

Japan boasts more than 500 ski resorts, most of which are very small and were built many years ago for the local community. These smaller resorts represent skiing in Japan as it used to be, and they are a treasure to visit, with a complete lack of crowds, immaculate conditions and a warm Japanese welcome. Despite this, the majority of these resorts do not offer quite what most visitors to Japan are looking for. Off-piste skiing and snowboarding in Japan is largely prohibited, lift infrastructure can be antiquated and English is not widely spoken. We have therefore hand-picked those resorts which provide the best opportunities for international visitors to ski Japan which meet expectations in terms of terrain, powder, accommodation and services.

Niseko hits the spot for many holiday-makers, owing to its combination of deep powder snow and excellent facilities, both on and off the mountain. With the infrastructure of a world class ski resort, and a huge variety of things to do in Niseko many visitors are so passionate about it, they return year after year.

Hakuba Valley retains more of the character of traditional Japanese ski resorts. It offers a Japanese skiing and snowboarding experience across 10 resorts which vary considerably in terms of terrain, ability level, character and services. As well as snow related activities, cultural experiences including visiting Japan’s snow monkeys make up many of the things to do in Hakuba. Some Hakuba resorts also now offer facilities that rival those found in Niseko while others provide a more off the beaten track experience.

Japan Ski Experience is an independent company that was founded by Lindsay Colbert and Ben Thorpe, 2 former English teachers who spent years travelling around Japanese ski resorts, fell in love with the powder and started working in the ski industry. After gaining expertise in the area, they decided to share their passion with guests from all over the world.

15 years later, Japan Ski Experience is a world leading niche travel company specialising in skiing in Japan. Our services to you are all about sharing our local knowledge to ensure you get to ski Japan in the way that is best for you. And these services are provided to you free of charge, since you pay the same booking with us as you would booking accommodation and services direct.

As a niche company committed to sharing our love of skiing in Japan, we take pride in offering you the best advice in choosing accommodation, a smooth booking process, the chance to add a variety of quality, hand-picked services to your booking, local payment options and a seamless itinerary. We look forward to ensuring your first Japan ski holiday since the pandemic is your best yet!

Once you have chosen where you would like to ski in Japan and locked in accommodation, you can relax and let our team do the work! We will be in touch at the optimum time of year to book resort services, since these are not usually available until closer to travel. We have hand picked resort services in Niseko and Hakuba which provide the highest quality and the best value for money, and we will guide you though the booking process.

When you have selected everything you need for your holiday, you can pay for them utilising domestic payment options, which saves you time and money. Shortly before you depart you will receive a holiday itinerary providing all the information you need for travel, and you can enjoy the benefits ongoing support from our team in Japan should questions arise. Learn more about how our Japan ski holiday packages work by visiting our Niseko packages and Hakuba packages pages.