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

"The country’s second-highest and among its largest, this interconnected complex spans 18 resorts with 47 lifts, most linked and all accessible on one ticket. Partly a 1998 Nagano Olympics venue, it’s popular domestically and lined with mid-range hotels that typically have on-site hot springs. When you need a break from skiing, take a day trip to see the snow monkeys soaking in their own hot spring or tour the highlands on snowshoes." - 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