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Our Japan Ski Blog

All that we know about skiing in Japan gathered over decades of living, working and skiing here, all in one place. We’ll be continuously adding articles on powder seasons, resort comparisons, when to travel, where to stay and how to experience Japan differently, yet properly, during the winter months.

TOP FIVE TIPS WHEN BOOKING A JAPAN SKI OR SNOWBOARD HOLIDAY
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TOP FIVE TIPS WHEN BOOKING A JAPAN SKI OR SNOWBOARD HOLIDAY

Before booking your Japan ski holiday, read our top 5 tips from resort choice, guides, early booking and why using a true Japan specialist matters.

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To Niseko... or not to Niseko? Choosing the Right Japan Ski Resort
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To Niseko... or not to Niseko? Choosing the Right Japan Ski Resort

...that is the question. Niseko is Japan’s most famous ski resort, but is it the right one for you? We explore the pros, cons and alternatives to help you choose the perfect Japan ski holiday.

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SHOULD I HIRE MY SKIS (OR SNOWBOARD) LOCALLY IN JAPAN? A PRACTICAL GUIDE
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SHOULD I HIRE MY SKIS (OR SNOWBOARD) LOCALLY IN JAPAN? A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Yes. Probably. Hiring skis in Japan, we breakdown why local rental often wins, from premium kit to convenience, plus when bringing your own still makes sense.

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OUR ❤️️ FOR MYOKO KOGEN
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OUR ❤️️ FOR MYOKO KOGEN

Our favourite ski resort in Japan? It's certainly up there.

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WHICH IS THE BEST MONTH TO  SKI IN JAPAN?
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WHICH IS THE BEST MONTH TO SKI IN JAPAN?

From pre-Christmas through to Cherry Blossom season.

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Our customers rate us 'Excellent'

4.9 / 5

I would highly recommend Different Snow

They put together a Christmas holiday for 7 of us at fairly short notice. The holiday was well organised, the suggestions were excellent and everything worked like a dream. We had a great holiday and were extremely grateful.

E.M.  ·  U.K.

Meticulous in preparation and so knowledgable

We are about to take our third trip to Japan organised by Different Snow, which says it all. The itinerary and planning has always been faultless and we have had the best times travelling stress-free. I would 100% recommend Different Snow to anyone considering travelling to Japan either to ski or just to explore.

Mark  ·  U.K.

Different Snow - Different Class!

Late last summer we decided on a family ski trip to Japan. It was late notice really but we thought it worth a try. Different Snow somehow managed to put together a great holiday. DS organised all transfers, and provided a brilliant itinerary. We would thoroughly recommend them.

Stuart  ·  Bristol, UK

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We create a tailor-made itinerary proposal and email this to you. Together, we then refine it until it is just as you want.

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