| When you think of skiing or snowboarding super | | | | massive hiking possibilities. Be sure to make your way |
| deep powder, most people think of AK, Canada or | | | | back to the gondola and do it all again. |
| the US. However in the last few years Japan has also | | | | If first class kid facilities, luxury or a tropical island |
| entered the game, it is not as if they have just | | | | atmosphere is more your priority, make sure you |
| started to receive more snow, but more like the | | | | head east to Club Med Sahoro Resort, situated just |
| word is starting to get out within the snow | | | | outside of Obihiro. You will find all the facilities you |
| communities of the quantity and quality of snow that | | | | would normally find from a Club Med to keep you |
| the little Island receives. | | | | entertained off the hill and is without doubt the best |
| Japan has 100's of quality resorts around the country, | | | | resort for kids to enjoy. |
| but it is the northern Island of Hokkaido that has | | | | Heading back to the Niseko area, between Sapporo |
| received the reputation as one of the greatest | | | | and Niseko you will find Rusutsu Resort. A great |
| powder destinations of the world, with a range of | | | | escape from the Niseko crowds and easy access |
| resorts to please everyone. | | | | from Sapporo. With 3 ski-able areas there is plenty |
| In close proximity to Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital, you | | | | of terrain to keep you finding new and untouched |
| can find one very under rated resort such as Kokusai. | | | | lines of powder all day long. When night falls you can |
| Attracting a very family orientated crowd being so | | | | make your way over to the half pipe and take a |
| close to the city, you will find many don't explore off | | | | few laps under lights if your legs are up to it! |
| the marked trails very often, this leaves a lot of | | | | The quickly developing town of Niseko is without |
| untouched powder lying in the gullies waiting to be | | | | doubt the most well known resort by international |
| enjoyed. | | | | visitors in Japan after receiving rave reviews from ski |
| If you are staying in Sapporo also try Teine, | | | | and snowboarding publications around the world, |
| approximately 30 minutes from the entertainment | | | | including being voted as the second snowiest resort |
| district of Susukino. Teine has something to offer | | | | in the world by Forbes Traveller. |
| everyone in the family, Olympia is perfect for the | | | | Without doubt Niseko is truly a majestic and unique |
| beginners and Highland is great for those that are a | | | | travel destination. While in Niseko you will continually |
| little more experienced with steeper terrain and a | | | | think that it just does not stop snowing, if you are |
| park that keep you entertained for hours. Also try | | | | lucky you might not see the sun or a glimpse of blue |
| Kirror Ski Resort, just outside of Otaru for a day or | | | | sky for weeks on end. The resort is made up of 3 |
| two. | | | | ski-able resorts linked under one lift pass, with some |
| On the other side of Sapparo you head into central | | | | ski-able areas open for your entertainment up to 9 |
| Hokkaido and more quality resorts for all abilities, | | | | hours a day. With the awesome village atmosphere, |
| backcountry hounds and families are well catered for. | | | | fantastic locals, super relaxing onsens and great food |
| Furano is one of the more populated areas and a | | | | it is pretty obvious why Niseko has become a hot |
| favorite amongst tourists due to the incredibly dry | | | | sopt for so many snow hungry travelers. |
| snow that the area receives. One drawback to | | | | With such highly publicised snow conditions and |
| Furano is the lack off piste access due to the strict | | | | recognition, Niseko is now home to many international |
| regulations that are enforced by ski patrol. | | | | snow junkies year round. However it is not only the |
| If you are after a truly unique experience, Asahidake | | | | snow that is the attraction, such as investing in |
| is your dream come true. It features one gondola, | | | | Niseko real estate. This has been an outstanding |
| two massive runs surrounding a huge powder | | | | investment over the last 10 years with strong |
| catching bowl with awesome terrain. Be sure to take | | | | returns and more expected to continue for years to |
| your avalanche gear for safety and to open up the | | | | come. |