Hakuba Sun Valley Hotel

10 Amazing Ski Resorts in Japan for Your Next Winter Getaway

"A mainland international favorite made up of 10 resorts that can be explored on a single day pass with free shuttles connecting some areas; in total there are 86 lifts and 126 runs that cater to a wide range of abilities, with many strong intermediate and Olympic-level slopes and Happo-one having hosted events during the 1998 Winter Olympics. For families, Kashimayari Snow Resort Family Park functions like a winter theme park and includes Pokémon Snow Adventure with a snow tubing run 492 feet long. For après-ski and lively nightlife, head to Echoland and try local spots such as Sarugaku, an izakaya serving sashimi and locally made sake." - Selena Takigawa Hoy Selena Takigawa Hoy Selena Takigawa Hoy is a writer who has lived in Tokyo for more than 15 years. In addition to Travel + Leisure, she has written for BBC, Atlas Obscura, and CNN, among other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines