The most popular skiing can be split into two main areas: Nagano/Hakuba (main island), and the various ski resorts around Sapporo like Niseko and Rusutsu (on Hokkaido). Of course, there are dozens of ...

Compared to the many ski resorts on Honshu, Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido offers much deeper snow and is where you’re much more likely to find that truly bottomless Japanese powder skiing ...

North America’s largest ski resort oozes prestige (Getty Images ... A magnet for Asia’s elite, Niseko on Hokkaido Island is not short of deep “champagne” powder, traditional onsen hot ...

With its stunning snow-covered landscapes and rich cultural offerings, Hokkaido enchants visitors of all kinds, from adventure seekers craving excitement to families looking for an unforgettable ...

Courtesy of Higashiyama Niseko Village The growth isn’t limited to resorts ... sensibilities intermingling Alpine ski chalet with the surroundings of Hokkaido. Standout dishes from chef Esca ...

(Mainichi/Mitsuko Imai) KUTCHAN, Hokkaido -- The price of a one-day lift ticket for adults valid at four ski resorts in the Niseko area in Hokkaido, which boasts international fame for its powder ...

but this Japanese ski resort is more than worth the trip. Located on the island of Hokkaido, Niseko United brings together four resorts on one mountain, taking winter sports to the next level for ...

The ski resort closed down in March 2024 ... a well-known example being the Niseko area of Hokkaido. The region has attracted a number of accommodation and dining establishments catering to ...

SHIMUKAPPU, Hokkaido ... snow and stars in Tomamu,” Shin added. “The food is also delicious and I like it here.” The village was originally rich with pastures for grazing cattle. A resort ...

The resort tried selling tickets online to draw international visitors, to little effect. “The popularity of Hakuba and Hokkaido’s Niseko ski resort areas is nothing new,” said Ken Yamaguchi ...

Ski resorts in Japan are prized for having some ... In Japan, the northern island of Hokkaido had reported 28 cases of people being stranded in the mountains while backcountry skiing as of late ...