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

"Staggeringly good" ski deals for Japan's 22/23 season, thanks to weakened yen and red hot early bird specials.

The combination of red hot specials and a severely weakened yen has created some staggeringly good deals for the 2022/23 Japan ski season, and we’ve worked hard to identify the best of them below.

Of course, the early bird deals won’t last, nor are there any guarantees on the value of the yen. Which means now might just be the best time to book your next Japan ski trip.

That said, we’ll do our best to keep this list relevant, which means we’ll be updating it as new deals come to light and removing the ones that expire.

7 nights for the price of 6 at the brand new Myoko Apartments

Resort: Myoko

Here’s a cracking deal for those who have left their holiday planning to the last minute. Newly-built Myoko Apartments, run by the lovely husband/wife team behind the popular Myoko House, is offering seven nights for the price of six in their stylish 3-bedroom apartment.

A 7-night stay in January or February will set you back ¥60,000/night (~$US433) or just ¥7,000/night (~$US54) when split between eight people. For those of you keen to see Myoko in spring, it gets even better, with March stays on offer at just ¥54,000/night (~$US390) or just ¥6,750/night (~$US49) per person.

Myoko Apartments. Book now

The fully self-contained 3-bedroom apartment is suitable for up to eight people (1 x queen, 6 x single beds, 4 of which are bunks), and a stay at the property also includes exclusive access to a large co-working space/movie room and a small gym. Guests score the whole place to themselves – perfect for larger groups or families seeking the flexibility to do their own thing.

For those who aren’t driving, the team offers a free pick-up/drop-off service to and from Myoko Kogen station at the start and end of the trip, as well as daily morning transfers to one of the four nearby Myoko resorts: Akakura Kanko (800 metres), Akakura Onsen (1.5km), Ikenotaira (2.3km) or Suginohara (5.8km).

Discounted bookings need to be made directly through the Myoko Apartments website; get in touch via the link below.

Note: for some insight into the team behind Myoko Apartments and their tips for a stay in Myoko, take a minute to read: “How to spend a perfect day in Myoko with Myoko House founder Nathan Eden“.

22/23 Stay & Ski plan at Lotte Arai

Resort: Lotte Arai
Book by: March 18

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Lotte Arai. The resort is a multi-category winner in our Ski Asia Awards, so it’s also a destination that’s popular with our readers. Last season it received an unimaginable 22 metres of snow, and it’s also home to some of the best freeride terrain in Japan – both in-bounds and beyond the gates.

Image: lottehotel.com/arai-resort

A stay in a Superior or Deluxe room will set you back ¥34,620/night (~US$251) and sleeps two people (~$US125/night per person). With access to the Hoshizora Onsen and and the inclusion of daily lift tickets (valued at 2 × ¥4,500 or ~US$65) there’s a lot of value in this package, especially when you consider the location of the property at the base of the resort, as well as the quality of the hotel and facilities, which were completely redeveloped in 2017.

30% off Club Med Kiroro (short time only)

Resort: Kiroro
Book by: Soon

The first of two new Club Med properties in Kiroro is set to open in December, following the sale of the resort to Club Med owners late last year.

Club Med Kiroro Peak will offer visitors the brand’s quintessential all-inclusive experience, however it will be geared towards couples and older families, with a minimum guest age of 12. Club Med Kiroro Grand will open in 2023 for all ages.

Despite being a hot ticket item, rooms at Club Med Kiroro Peak are currently on sale (up to 30% off), with prices for a 5-night stay starting at AU$2040 per person during April, or from AU$3020 during January. When you consider the inclusion of all meals, drinks, entertainment, lift tickets, ski rental and lessons (not to mention superb facilities), it starts to look like a very attractive offer.

However, to lock in these prices you’ll need to be quick, with “discounts set to decrease as room and date quotas are filled” (Karryon).

Cancellation policy: See Club Med’s Peace of Mind policy.

Note: always check the terms of your booking with your accommodation provider to ensure you have the up-to-date and accurate information.

¥20,700/night for accommodation + 2 meals + lift pass at Palcall

Resort: Palcall Tsumagoi
Book by: Season offer (limited availability)

Active Life Group is offering a season best rate of ¥20,700/person per night when you book directly through their website. Price includes accommodation, two meals and lift pass, making it an attractive offer for the resort that is hope to Japan’s largest terrain park.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 7 days prior

Note: always check the terms of your booking with your accommodation provider to ensure you have the up-to-date and accurate information.

5 nights at Alts Bandai for just US$496 (inc. lift pass and breakfast)

For anyone looking to get off the beaten path, this Aizu ski deal, courtesy of Japan Holidays, is an absolute gem. For five nights you’ll stay at Hoshino Resort Bandaisan Onsen Hotel with daily breakfast and a lift pass. With ski-in ski-out access, Alts Bandai is an obvious choice, however we’d also recommend a trip to the nearby Nekoma Snow Park & Resort, which is better known for its powder and tree skiing.

At AU$720 (~$US485) for the full 5-night stay it represents some serious value, especially with the inclusion of lift tickets and breakfast.

Aizu ski resorts are typically a lot less crowded than some of the better-known international favourites (i.e. Niseko and Hakuba), so this could be a great option if Japan’s tourism boom prediction comes to fruition.

Image: alts.co.jp

Cancellation policy: Unclear. Contact Japan Holidays.

10% off rentals with Rhythm Japan

Book by: Applies for any pre-booked item / No booking deadline

Planning to ski in Niseko, Hakuba or Furano and rent your gear? Rhythm Japan is offering 10% off ski and snowboard rentals at their stores in these three resorts. (bookings can be made online).

Prices are dependent on the number of days you’re renting for (the longer, the cheaper) and with the discount, range from ¥4,500 (~US$34) per day for a standard set of boots, ski and poles to just ¥1,574/day (~US$13.80) if you’re renting for 30 days or more.

Rhythm Japan

Rhythm Japan is now also offering lessons and guiding out of its Niseko base, which also benefit from the 10% discount if you also book rental gear.

Cancellation policy: Subject to Rhythm Japan’s standard terms & conditions.