The winter sports hub of Hakuba in Nagano attracts droves of tourists to its ski slopes, hiking trails, and thermal baths. Town authorities are taking lessons from Niseko in Hokkaidō and other ...

Here’s a list of six of our favorite destination ski resorts in Japan, chosen for their terrain, snow quality, and amenities. Each offers a distinct experience, and it’s certainly possible (and even ...

There was a time when Niseko United — a collection of four resorts, Annapurna, Niseko Village, Hirafu, often divided into upper and lower and Hanazono — was called the Vale of the East, or the ...

Niseko is riding a wave of increased global popularity, supported by the opening of new fancy resorts and eateries over the past several years. But what sets the town apart from its competitors is ...

Ski resorts in Hakuba Village in Nagano, meanwhile, are filled with foreign visitors. The reason: It takes just three hours from Tokyo Station to Hakuba via a bullet train and express bus.

This ski resort has a long history and a wide variety of courses. Their quality of snow is good," said a 71-year-old man from Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.

7 best luxury ski resorts for a five-star skiing experience Exclusive ski resorts, from Megève to Niseko, are home to a wealth of catered chalets, luxury spa experiences and Michelin-starred ...

On November 11, The Vale Rusutsu - a ski-in, ski-out luxury resort complex opened in 2020 - was crowned Japan's best ski resort by the World Ski Awards. In 2021 it won the title of world's best ...

There is also Hinode Hills Niseko, a unique blend of residential space with luxury hotel services, and Hilton Niseko Village, named “Best Ski Resort Hotel in Japan” by World Ski Awards on ...