Discover the fascinating Japanese culture while enjoying amazing runs in Hokkaido, on the best powder in the world.
Climb the iconic Mount Fuji, go hiking in the beautiful Daisetsuzan National Park or join an ancient pilgrimage route like Kumano Kodo. Japan is a dream destination with unmissable experiences.
Japan is the ultimate destination for powder hounds. In Hokkaido and in the Japan Alps, in the main island of Honshu, you will find incredible dry, light powder, with some resorts receiving an average of 10 to 18 meters of snow every year. Don’t miss out on the chance of relaxing on a onsen (hot spring) after a great skiing day.
Japan is a country of spectacular natural wonders, full of mountains, green forests, volcanoes, rivers and lakes, a perfect setting for great outdoor experiences. Walk through bamboo forests, climb the iconic Mount Fuji, hike along the beautiful Daisetsuzan National Park, or just visit Japan during the magical cherry blossom season.
Ancient traditions fuse with the most vibrant and dynamic modern culture and futuristic innovations in Japan, providing unique experiences. Spend a night at a traditional ryokan or in a modern capsule hotel, enjoy a tea ceremony and watch a sumo match. You could also indulge in some delicious food after singing in a karaoke in one of Tokyo’s countless bars.
Hokkaido, the north island of Japan, is dumped by incredibly dry powder every season. Enjoy amazing runs on untracked snow in Niseko, the powder capital of the world, or slide down around other famous resorts like Sapporo, Furano, Rusutsu or Asahidake.
Mount Fuji (376m) is one of the most iconic symbols of the country and the highest mountain in Japan. The popular climbing season goes from July to September. If you are looking to avoid the crowds you should go from April to June or in September-October.
Discover the rugged beauty and rich fauna and flora of Daisetsuzan National Park, the largest national park in the country, located in the island of Hokkaido. Wonderful wild trails in the middle of beautiful landscapes await you here.
Japan is a long collection of islands, therefore the climate varies considerably from one region to the other. During the winter, it’s mild in central regions and almost tropical in the small southern islands, but it can be freezing cold in the northern island of Hokkaido, where snow and ice dominate the landscape. Summer is hot and humid and June is the rainy season in most of the country.
Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Osaka’s Kansai are the main international flight gateways. Tokyo’s Haneda Airport also offers international connections. You can get to Sapporo’s Chitose Airport (Hokkaido), from Haneda Airport in about 1 ½ hours.
If you are looking for the best powder, then you should visit in January and February, and you could also be there for the amazing Sapporo Ice Festival in February. Spring is considered to be the best time to visit for hiking and other activities. You should try to avoid -or book in advance- for Golden Week (April 29 to May 6), as it is the longest holiday of the year in Japan and everybody is travelling.
Japan is an archipelago on the eastern edge of Asia, with four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu. The fascinating Japanese culture combines ancient traditions with amazing natural beauty and futuristic technological advances. Is a true paradise not only for powder junkies but also for curious minds looking for unique experiences. Don’t leave the country without soaking on an onsen bath or trying a heated toiled seat!