your local team
As dedicated Japan ski holiday specialists, we have extensive local knowledge. Our team has unrivalled experience skiing in Japan and is here to plan your perfect holiday. Above you can see Sarah skiing Cortina trees and in our video you can watch Ben and Duncan deep in Niseko powder. Our clients receive these services, free of charge.
- Ongoing advice and support
- Hand-picked accommodation
- Custom services bookings
- Quick, helpful responses
- Local Payment Options
- Seamless holiday itinerary
MEET THE TEAM
An avid skier, Lindsay spent 5 fantastic seasons in Japan visiting countless Japan ski resorts, both on the Japanese mainland and in Hokkaido, before founding JSE. Lindsay’s main focus is developing Japan Ski Experience to ensure it goes from strength to strength.
LINDSAY SPILGIES
Managing Director
Following 19 winters in Japan, starting in Niigata and with the most recent 14 years spent in Niseko where he has become a local family man, few can rival Ben’s knowledge of the area. Ben manages Niseko accommodation bookings and wider Hokkaido operations.
BEN THORPE
Director / Hokkaido Area Manager
Justine moved to Niigata in 2004 and joined the JSE team in 2011. As Japan Ski Experience’s business manager Justine’s client focused approach ensures all Japan ski accommodation and resort services bookings translate into seamless holiday experiences.
JUSTINE ANBEEK
Director / Business Manager
Having spent 16 winters skiing in Hakuba, Sarah is passionate about deep powder and Japanese culture. With vast local knowledge and experience of the area, Sarah joined JSE in 2012 and manages Hakuba accommodation and resort services bookings.
SARAH MULHOLLAND
Hakuba Area Manager
Based in Niseko since 2013, Duncan brings local knowledge and a love of Japanese culture to the team. Duncan offers first hand knowledge of why skiing in Niseko is the best there is and his detailed knowledge of Niseko accommodation is unsurpassed.
DUNCAN MANSER
Hokkaido Area Assistant Manager
Yuka was born in Sapporo and grew up skiing Hokkaido’s World famous powder snow. She loves to travel and has lived in Australia and Canada. Yuka’s outstanding attention to detail ensures all Niseko ski holidays run according to plan.
