NorthWest WaAppi Kogen
Large Iwate resort with long groomed runs.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Ski resorts and snow country
Powder snow for Canadians who think they’ve seen winter.
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Japan’s ski season usually runs from December to March, and Hokkaido and Nagano get famously dry powder. Book lodging early for the New Year and Chinese New Year peaks.
Furano Ski Resort
Central Hokkaido resort with dry powder snow.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
GALA Yuzawa
Ski resort with its own shinkansen station, a day trip from Tokyo.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Hakkoda Ropeway
Backcountry and snow-monster views near Aomori.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Hakuba Valley
Group of resorts in the Northern Alps, 1998 Olympic venue.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Myoko Tourism
Official guide to the Myoko Kogen ski areas and hot springs.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-17
Niseko Tourism
Niseko Town's official tourism site for snow, stays and getting around.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Niseko United
Linked ski resorts famous for deep powder and English-friendly services.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Large ski resort above the Nozawa Onsen hot-spring village.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-17
Rusutsu Resort
Ski resort spread over three mountains near Lake Toya.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-17
Shiga Kogen
One of Japan's largest ski areas.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Shirakawa-go
UNESCO gassho-zukuri village, magical under snow; winter light-up events.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Famous for 'snow monsters', rime-frosted trees.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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