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Guides

Advice from the team at Ski Asia. Everything from information on the best ski resorts, to skiing tips, to travel advice.

Do I really need to buy a JR Rail pass?
2 years ago

Do I really need to buy a JR Rail pass?

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Japan’s public transport is, more often than not, spectacular. It’s quick, reliable, and ridiculously clean. While it’s also not too expensive, any seasoned traveller will confirm that those small trips …
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5 tiny Japanese ski resorts that you’re guaranteed to fall in love with
2 years ago

5 tiny Japanese ski resorts that you’re guaranteed to fall in love with

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There’s sometimes an obsession with size when it comes to ski resorts: more lifts, more runs, more vertical (yes, we’re guilty too) … more, more, more. No one wants to …
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There are 5 ski resorts in Japan with over 1000m of vertical, and Niseko is not one of them
2 years ago

There are 5 ski resorts in Japan with over 1000m of vertical, and Niseko is not one of them

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Japanese ski resorts have developed a stellar international reputation for a few reasons: deep powder, incredible tree skiing and piping hot onsens, to name a few. However, for sheer size, …
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Our 10 favourite articles from 2022: Editor’s pick
2 years ago

Our 10 favourite articles from 2022: Editor’s pick

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We always enjoy getting to this point of the year and reflecting on the last 12 months, but this time around there’s an even greater sense of significance. A little …
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The season pass that gives you access to 38 Japanese ski resorts
2 years ago

The season pass that gives you access to 38 Japanese ski resorts

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With over 500 ski resorts across the entire country, you’ll never run out of places to ski in Japan. In fact, with such a large number of resorts, you might …
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Japan’s best new ski hotels
2 years ago

Japan’s best new ski hotels

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Travel to Japan may have stopped during the pandemic, but resort development certainly didn’t. The list of properties below represent just a handful of the many new hotels over the …
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Japan’s new Shinkansen rules explained
2 years ago

Japan’s new Shinkansen rules explained

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Riding a bullet train in Japan is something you absolutely have to tick off your traveller’s bucket list. It’s fast, clean, and extremely comfortable. What more could you want from …
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4 exciting Niseko activities for adventure-loving kids
2 years ago

4 exciting Niseko activities for adventure-loving kids

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Niseko is a genuine bucket list item for skiers around the world, and has built its reputation on the quality and quantity of powder that falls on its slopes. However, …
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Best Japan ski deals for the 2022/23 season (updated December 2022)
2 years ago

Best Japan ski deals for the 2022/23 season (updated December 2022)

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“Staggeringly good” ski deals for Japan’s 22/23 season, thanks to weakened yen and red hot specials.
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Best gifts for people who love skiing in Japan
2 years ago

Best gifts for people who love skiing in Japan

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If one of your family members or friends loves skiing in Japan as much as we do, the chances are that you don’t hear the end of it. After all, …
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