Japan is one of the world’s snowiest countries and its slopes offer up legendary powder. Since 70% of the country is mountainous, there are many snow resorts where you can enjoy a variety of courses, making it popular among skiers and snowboarders from all over the world.

But that’s not all the snow culture offers - the onsen baths are exceptional! After enjoying the slopes, you’ll love soaking your body in a steamy hot spring bath - the perfect way to relax after a full day out! It’s a unique way to experience Japanese culture to the fullest.

Lifts are what carry passengers up a mountain so that they can then enjoy skiing down. Lifts are a paid service, and to ride them, you will need to purchase a lift ticket. Getting a lift ticket in advance is recommended.

The main advantage of getting lift tickets at this time of year is the special early-bird discount, which lets you to get up to 48% off the regular price.

Because lift tickets have open dates, you can be flexible with your travel plans.

Which ski resort catches your eye? Get your lift tickets before the early-bird discount period ends!

*After tapping ‘view details’, check the SURF & SNOW page for available dates.
*Early-bird discounts are not available for all ski resorts/lift tickets.
*Lift ticket sales times vary from resort to resort; some may not display lift tickets.

Haven’t yet settled on a snow destination? Get a multi-resort pass like the Prince Snow Resort Common Ticket!

With this multi-resort pass, for a reasonable price you can enjoy unlimited rides at select snow resorts in areas like Hokkaido and Nagano, which are easily accessible from Tokyo.

(*Note: Multi-resort passes can also be called ‘common tickets’ or ‘combination tickets.’)

Furano Ski Resort is one of Hokkaido's premier snow resorts. Thanks to the cold, dry winter air, this area sees exceptional powder that skiers and snowboarders can't seem to get enough of!

Prince Snow Resort Karuizawa is one of the easiest accessible ski areas from Tokyo. Perfect for beginners and snowbirds alike, this Karuizawa ski resort offers a huge range of fun activities for children and adults alike, making it a popular winter destination. Thanks to the snow machines, they are opening one step ahead of other resorts on November 3!

We also recommend combination tickets for the incredibly popular Hoshino Resorts snow resorts.

Naeba Ski Resort has a luxurious atmosphere with numerous hotels at the base of the mountain. Naeba is connected to the adjacent Kagura Ski Resort by the 5,481m-long “Dragondora” lift – the longest in Japan – to make Mt. Naeba the country’s largest snow resort. This season, Naeba Ski Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Take up the challenge of a ski tour in the triple-zone ski area with its superb snow quality, long trails, and long season.

The Akakura Onsen Ski Area features dynamic slopes that stretch over Mt. Myoko, with slopes that range from gentle to steep. There are 14 lifts and 17 courses. All slopes are 100% natural snow, and the excellent quality and amount of snow make this place very popular among overseas skiers. The wide long course is for beginners, and the steep slope course is for advanced skiers.

RYUOO SKI PARK is known for its excellent powder and panoramic views.