Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying slopeside and snagging powder-ready gear.

SAPPORO—This ski season in Hokkaido, a growing number of skiers and snowboarders have gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries. On Feb. 5, a rescue request was ...

If you’re heading straight to Hokkaido, it’s possible to connect from Tokyo to Sapporo via a short flight. For backcountry ski access, it can be a good idea to rent a car or van, but be ready to drive ...

February 14, 2025, Hokkaido, Japan – @wolf_mc_rush shared a video of them skiing in deep snow in the backcountry of Hokkaido, describing it as the powder of their dreams. They explained that ...

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, located in central Hokkaido, features a ski area and tower hotels that are popular with tourists from China and other countries. Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart acquired the ...

Designing and constructing high-quality wooden villas suited to Hokkaido's climate Resort Design Featuring World No.1 Harvia Saunas ...

Known for its abundant “Japow” or Japanese powder, Kiroro has earned a reputation as one of Hokkaido’s premier skiing destinations. Established in 1991, Kiroro Snow World stands out as one ...

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...

But before we get to that... Earlier this month, I was on a skiing holiday in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. On arrival at the hotel, I was warned by a member of staff that the facility ...

In Hokkaido Prefecture, the sport of ski mountaineering has a long history. Making your way up into the mountains is possible when you have skis. Climbing through the deep snow requires skill ...

He said abandoned ski resorts — and those "just hanging on" — can be seen in rural Honshu and Hokkaido. "I've seen over the last 20 years an incredible change," he said. Efforts are now ...