Escape to Japan: Ski the World’s Finest Powder
Discover a curated collection of stays and flights that bring you closer to Japan’s finest slopes. From fresh powder runs to breathtaking alpine views, every moment is designed for an unforgettable ski escape
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Discover the magic of Japan’s winter wonderlands. Book your ski escape today and make this season one to remember.
Just when things are heating up here in Australia, the famed powder starts falling on the Japanese alps.
There’s no better combination than a day of skiing followed by a steaming bowl of ramen and a relaxing dip in an onsen, and we’re here for it.
Skiing in Japan is much more affordable than you’d think
Move over snowy mountains, and step aside New Zealand; Japan has entered the chat. With lift tickets from AU$15 and accommodation starting from AU$150 per night, Japan is a much more affordable ski destination than Australia. (Here, lift tickets and accommodation can cost three or four times as much.)
If you’re planning a week-long trip, the price of flights to Japan certainly even out.
Even better? Traveloka has a tonne of bargains on accommodation, flights and activities in Japan so you can make the most out of a winter holiday to the Land of the Rising Sun – sunrise skiing included!
Where to ski in Japan
Japan’s home to more than 450 ski resorts, and while we’d love to tick them off one by one, here are three of the most popular areas for Australians looking for an epic ski holiday in Japan.
Nagano
Niseko
Furano (and surrounds)
Winter in Japan is about so much more than just skiing
Whether you’re not keen to hit the slopes or are looking to rest your legs after a few days in the mountains, there’s plenty to do in Japan during the winter months other than ski.
Onsens (hot springs) offer a relaxing – and delightfully warm – break that’s uniquely Japanese. Although open year-round, the contrast of hot and cold during the winter months and views of surrounding snowy mountains make them a truly wonderful experience.
If you’re up in Sapporo, the annual snow festival is held every November and features incredible snow and ice sculptures, illuminations, giant snow slides and even an ice bar. The next festival will be held from 4-11 February, 2026.
Experience cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with fewer crowds that the spring, summer and autumn months bring. Visit temples, castles and other city attractions without the long queues.
Animal lovers can head to the Nagano Snow Monkey Park or Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and watch the adorable creatures as they relax in their very own hot springs.
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