Winter festivals in Sapporo and Otaru: Experience the magic
Winter in Japan is a time for festivities, and two of the most spectacular events are the Sapporo Winter Snow Festival and the Otaru Light Snow Path Festival. Held annually, these festivals attract thousands of visitors from all over the world, eager to experience the beauty and magic of winter in Japan. Winter in Odori […]
Ready for a Japan ski holiday? Now it is possible
LATEST UPDATE (12 September 2022): Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida is reportedly expected to announce soon the resumption of independent travellers to Japan. For the latest updates, visit our latest news updates here. Our ski holiday packages will still be available so head to our private ski package tours page for more information and to make […]
How to plan for a ski vacation with kids
Organising your children on any given day is hard work. Let alone trying to do so for a ski holiday. How many changes of clothes do the kids need? What’s the quickest way to the accommodation? What activities can they enjoy that will also give you some downtime? Planning a holiday can be a nightmare […]
How to get to Niseko: Train vs Plane
Skiing in Hokkaido is different from skiing in any other place in the world. The high snowfall, its unique coastline, mountains that go from a few hundred meters high to volcanoes and the central Hokkaido high alpine mountains. Not to mention the excellent fluffy powder snow that keeps falling for days. The terrain is primarily […]
When do Hokkaido ski resorts open for winter 2022/2023?
Updated 24 June 2022 Winter is just around the corner and it feels like summer and autumn have gone by faster than usual. Nevertheless we have been busy preparing for another japow-like winter season here in our base ski resort of Niseko United. We are happy to report that none of our staff or any of […]
Best of Furano in Autumn Itinerary (3 days, 2 nights)
Visitors from all over Japan (and the world pre-covid) are drawn to Furano’s flower fields in summer and snowy mountains in winter. However, the best time to visit this central Hokkaido town, yet often overlooked, is autumn. This picturesque time of year shows off brilliant displays of vibrant golden and red hues. Meanwhile, every foodie’s […]
Accommodation Review: Fenix Furano
Furano in Hokkaido, Japan is fast growing in popularity as a must-visit destination in Japan. There are many accommodation options, such as Fenix Furano, to choose from. This review of Fenix Furano offers insight into the various aspects of the accommodation that we believe travellers consider important when making decisions on where to stay. We hope this […]
