WORLD SKI AWARDS
WORLD'S BEST SKI TRAVEL AGENT TO JAPAN
Japan Ski Experience is honoured to have received international recognition as the 2025 winner of “World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Japan” at the World Ski Awards, following previous nominations in 2023 and 2024 for the efforts made on behalf of its guests worldwide to provide the ultimate skiing experiences in Japan. Founded by former Niigata based English teachers, Lindsay Colbert and Ben Thorpe in 2007, Japan Ski Experience now comprises a team of local experts who book and execute seamless Japan ski holidays for the same price as booking direct! We look forward to serving our guests in years to come and continuing to improve and develop services which enhance their experiences above all else.
Little Steps Asia
Best Family Friendly Travel Operator
Japan Ski Experience is proud to have been named Best Family Friendly Travel Operator at the 2025 Little Steps Asia Awards. This recognition celebrates our dedication to helping families of all sizes enjoy seamless Japan ski holidays. With almost two decades of experience, we specialise in coordinating complex family bookings — from large or multi-generational groups requiring multiple apartments or spacious chalets, to parents seeking child-friendly accommodation close to the lifts.
Our team understands the intricacies of family travel, from aligning flight and transfer times to arranging ski lessons and childcare. Combined with our best price guarantee and expert local support, Japan Ski Experience makes it simple for families to plan ski holidays that meet every need, without compromise.
Ski Asia Awards
WINNER OF JAPAN'S BEST SKI TRAVEL AGENT
Japan Ski Experience is thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Japan’s Best Ski Travel Agent‘ at the Ski Asia Awards 2024 and again at the Ski Asia Awards 2025. The Awards are hosted by Ski Asia, which exists to provide information and inspiration to a global community of skiers with an interest in Japan, South Korea and China. This year marks the sixth anniversary of the annual Ski Asia Awards, intended to acknowledge the best and fairest in Asia’s fast growing ski industry.
Finalists were shortlisted by a Ski Asia judging panel following a review of all nominations. Judges looked for signs of innovation and improvement, whilst also considering customer service, value, environment and sustainability, and overall product. Between the 3 finalists in the category of ‘Japan’s Best Ski Travel Agent’, the winner was determined by public votes numbering more than 10,000, cast between January and March 2024.
TDM TRAVEL TRADE EXCELLENCE AWARDS
SPECIALTY TRAVEL AGENCY OF THE YEAR – JAPAN
Japan Ski Experience is proud to have been named Specialty Travel Agency of the Year – Japan at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – Asia. The Awards recognise outstanding performance and contribution within the Asian travel sector, and Japan Ski Experience was selected for its established presence in Japan’s ski resorts and its detailed understanding of destination-specific travel requirements.
With year-round teams in Niseko, Hakuba, Furano and Rusutsu and strong relationships with suppliers across Japan, we are committed to providing accurate information, dependable arrangements and support that reflects first-hand local knowledge.
