Top 10 Best Ski Resorts in Japan

Japan's incredible snow conditions turn it into a snow sports paradise! Whether you're a skiing or snowboarding enthusiast, this country is a dream destination. Imagine endless, fluffy powder, welcoming locals, delectable cuisine, and rejuvenating hot springs waiting for you.

Can't make up your mind about where to go? Here are ten of the finest ski resorts across the nation that you absolutely must explore.

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[roberttreborable]

I've been lucky enough of have visited number 10 Appi-Kogen and Number One Niseko, and enjoy both.

[ManustheCaptain]

Would definitely love to visit the top three in North Japan, snowboarding in powder is the best!

[hardlinemedia]

Worked for Hanazono Resort in Niseko from 2004 to 2011. Great spot especially when you get up to the peak and the Nth and East face. Sadly now it's expensive and get's skied out very quickly. So many other great cheaper resorts in Hokkaido that are worth visiting.

[kyotosbari]

Why are there so many non-Japanese footage here? Eg. 10:11 is Hong Kong, NOT New Chitose Airport, and as someone mentioned below, 0:09 is Russia not Japan. Such misleading content.

[jaska]

Good list. I have skied years in Japan. Visited all these resorts except Appi. My favor was Niseko until to became full of Aussies and other foreigners. Traditional Japanese ryokans disappeared, prices everywhere rose, and off pisted become crowded. After that I went to other smaller resorts (not on this list) but they still keep they traditional Japanese ski culture. Not a party playground for Aussies.

[Naohy]

Go to kagura ski resort trust me best pow ever

[fitofito]

It would be much more helpful if you show the location of these resorts on map.

[BigBenLB]

I work in Hong Kong so it is not too far for a weeks skiing. Me and wife try to go once a year and our favourite spot is definitely Myoko. It has yet to be discovered by the crowds that descend on the bigger Hokkaido resorts or even Hakuba, is good value for money, everyone welcomes us back like an old friend and OMG the snow! We got around a metre of the fresh stuff every week we have been. Just brush up on your 日本語 before you go as the locals English ability can be limited, but to me that is part of the charm. Going back in January for a delayed honeymoon and we can't wait!

[SkiMachineAlpineEngineering]

Looks like the next stop should be Japan!

[MrJuiceGaming]

This video was meant to make my mind up of where to go, but it's just made the decision so much harder haha

[Andrew-bv]

Don’t go Niseko. It’s small and crowded

[speaksthis]

Wrong - Hannamaki Airport is only one hour from Api Kogen, and Aomori Airport about 1 hr. 45 min.
Also, ski Api one day and then hit Shizukuishi the next.

[travwag]

Click bait computer generated by someone that does not live in Japan obvious by the wrong mispronunciation of Japanese words. I would argue that only half of these are the top 10 but that is all opinion based.

[Bastiman]

Sounds like a good place to ski! How expensive is Japan compared to European ski resorts?

[curve]

Niseko resort?
Niseko is not resort.