Rusutsu is situated 79km west of Sapporo close to Niseko and the extinct volcano Mt Yotei. The resort itself is a modern day mecca consisting of every possible facility to keep just about everyone entertained. The lift network is spread over 3 peaks offering a wide variety of terrain catering to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The peak of Mt Izola offers the best terrain with long...

The Hakuba Valley is a huge expanse of resorts offering an incredible variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike. Situated in the heart of the Japan Alps, the alpine scenery is truly spectacular with huge rugged peaks towering above the town below. From one end of the valley to the other and with 10 resorts accessing over 200 runs, Hakuba is the skiing mecca of Japan. From the ...

Niseko, located on the western coast of the island of Hokkaido, is widely known as having one of the most consistent and biggest snowfalls in Japan and boasts some of the best powder conditions to be found anywhere. Niseko is the largest of Hokkaido ski areas with 3 interlinked first-class resorts, Annupuri, Hirafu and Higashiyama. These 3 adjoining resorts make up Niseko and offer spect...

In recent years the island of Hokkaido, Japan has become one of the most popular ski and snowboard destinations in the world - and it's not hard to see why. With its plentiful supply of the soft dry white stuff many people are now travelling to this culturally unique land to sample all that it has to offer. If you are a ski-holiday maker looking for not only some of the lightest and drie...

Shiga Kogen is situated in the heart of the Johshinetsu Kogen National Park. Shiga Kogen is by far the largest ski resort in Japan, with 21 interlinked resorts all on one lift ticket! Shiga covers a huge area and offers a great diversity of natural terrain. Shiga Kogen hosted a variety of events in the 1998 Winter Olympics including the women's downhill, slalom, the super Giant...

Nozawa Onsen is one of the classic ski resorts in Japan,that has expanded over a 70 year period into one of the largest ski areas in the country servicing more than 50 Kms of trails. Nozawa ranks amongst one of the best ski resorts in Japan with a excellent course layout and great selection of runs offering great skiing and snowboarding experiences for beginners right through to th...