10 Best Ski Resorts in Japan for Fluffy Powder, Steamy Hot Springs, and Incredible Food

"Set in Hokkaido’s center and about a two-hour drive from New Chitose Airport, this two-base resort offers 28 runs and a 2,753-foot vertical, with courses split roughly 40/40/20 across beginner, intermediate, and advanced; there’s night skiing until 7:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and kids under 12 get free lift tickets. The friendly town works as a base for nearby resorts—book a backcountry tour for fresh tracks—and has ample dining, lodging, and publicly accessible hot spring baths at many main hotels, plus extras like a fantasy snow village, snow rafting, snowmobiles, and races." - 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