Out of this world skiing & snowboarding experience!
Japan’s snow season runs from late November to late April.
With consistent, high-quality snow throughout the season, Japan offers fantastic alpine skiing, as well as
Ja-Pow - some of the best powder snow in the world! Japan’s average snowfall is 10 m, with areas of
Hokkaido getting double that amount! Skiing and snowboarding holidays in Japan are great value for money,
even when compared to the cost of European, and North American resorts.
After a busy day out on the snow chill out in a lively Japanese pub, known as izakaya. Drink refreshing craft or draft beer, or try out the local sake (rice wine) or shochu (traditional distilled liquor). Enjoy traditional Japanese winter food such as nabe: a hearty hotpot dish made with meat or seafood, tofu, and vegetables all cooked in a tasty, warming broth.
The perfect way to relax and ease sore muscles following a hard day on the slopes is to take a dip in an onsen: natural hot springs common in most Japanese snow resorts. You can even watch cute Japanese macaques soaking in the onsen of the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano. Japan is bountiful not only in snow, but also in all manner of culture, including temples, shrines, and festivals of which the Sapporo Snow Festival with its spectacular snow and ice carvings attracts people from far and wide.
With accommodation to suit all budgets, Japan has nearly 550 snow resorts across Japan. Why not stay in a tatami-matted room at a traditional Japanese inn, called a ryokan. For dinner wear yukata, a casual type of kimono; and eat some of the best Japanese cuisine you can find. Whatever your budget, Japan’s warm, welcoming, under-stated hospitality will be an ever-present element of your stay.
6 daily direct flights from Europe to Tokyo Haneda and Narita. We get you to Tokyo, and from there the Japanese Alps is only a short bullet train journey away!
Include a return domestic Japan flight for free in your itinerary to reach the snow resorts in Hokkaido and Tohoku, without missing a day!
Include a few days sightseeing en route in Tokyo. Leave your snow equipment at the airport at the JAL ABC counter, and collect it before heading off on the rest of your journey (for transit over 24 hours, a stop-over charge of £75/€75 applies).
Free baggage allowance in Economy and Premium Economy Class is 2 pieces each weighing 23 kg, and in Business and First Class 3 pieces each weighing 32 kg.
Use your 2nd free piece of checked baggage for snow equipment: skis or snowboard plus boots. This will be accepted at no charge as long as everything is in a protective case, and does not exceed your baggage weight allowance. Once booked, call JAL Reservation Centre to inform us in advance. *Only when travelling during the winter season between December and April.
Certified by Skytrax as a 5-star International Airline, and awarded for the 3rd year-running TripAdvisor’s "Best Airline in Japan". Why not try out our award-winning seats and services in First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Classes? Indulge in our delicious inflight cuisine, and enjoy the very latest inflight entertainment.
By Plane
Ski resorts in
Hokkaido and Tohoku
Up to two Japan domestic flights can be included in your international ticket free of charge.
By Train from Tokyo
Ski resorts around Tokyo
Jump on a bullet train or a snow bus to access the Japanese Alps.
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