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🎉 Exciting News: Kids Ski Club Bookings Now Open! 🎉 We are delighted to announce that bookings for our Kids Ski Club are officially open! Give your little ones an unforgettable winter adventure filled with laughter, learning, and lasting memories. Who can Join: Our Kids Ski Club is open to children ages 5-12 for both skiing […]

Review: Luxury at Sansui Niseko

For the ultimate family ski holiday or summer getaway, Sansui Niseko sets the bar high. Our stay was luxurious, relaxing and absolutely memorable. In this review, we critique various aspects that travellers prioritise when deciding where to stay. From the quality of the accommodation to the amenities and services offered at this newly opened hotel. Our […]

When do Hokkaido ski resorts open for winter 2023/2024?

Looking forward to hitting the slopes in the winter of 2023-2024? Hokkaido, Japan, renowned for its powder-filled ski resorts, is a winter wonderland for snow enthusiasts. From the slopes of renowned resort Niseko to the charming resorts of Rusutsu and Tomamu, get excited as we bring you the latest updates on when these top-notch resorts […]

Winter festivals in Sapporo and Otaru: Experience the magic

Otaru Light Festival

Updated 22 August 2023 by Anthea Hung Winter in Japan is a time for festivities, especially in Hokkaido. It is when the Sapporo Winter Snow Festival and the Otaru Light Snow Path Festival come alive. These festivals are held annually in February and attract thousands of visitors from all over the world. They make for […]

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 […]