Mount Tomamu

10 Amazing Ski Resorts in Japan for Your Next Winter Getaway

"Part of Hokkaido’s powder belt but much less crowded, the resort offers 29 runs and five lifts with courses evenly divided into three difficulty levels; tree skiing is especially excellent and visitors can book a snowcat tour to explore neighboring fresh terrain. The resort is family-focused, featuring kid-friendly restaurants, bunny slopes, an Ice Village (with an ice chapel available for weddings), a wave pool, and a viewing platform for the frost-covered forest complete with an original hot chocolate menu." - 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