Geto Kogen

Geto Kogen Snow Resort, Kitakami, Iwate, Japan

It won`t take long during your visit to Geto Kogen Snow Resort in Iwate prefecture to recognize that you will be entering relatively uncharted Japan [&hellip
Ski Areas

Skiing & Snowboarding in Japan: powder submersions + cultural excursions

With hundreds of ski areas scattered across one of the planet`s most mountainous landscapes, there`s never a reason to stand in a lift line during [&hellip
Snow Info

10 reasons why skiing & snowboarding in Japan is a no-brainer for snowsliders of all styles

There are so many great places to ski & snowboard around the world. From North America`s unspoilt backcountry to medieval mountain villages in Europe, towering [&hellip
Baggage

Ski-Snowboard Baggage Delivery Service in Japan – Yamato Transport Co., Ltd.

Lighten your load as you hop from powder field to powder field across Japan. Ride the “black cat” into the white room on time every time. [&hellip
Food & Drink

Sake Museum at Echigo-Yuzawa Train Station, Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan

The Sake Museum Ponshu-kan inside Echigo-Yuzawa station at the gateway to Snowcountry Japan isn`t a boring informational exhibit that`ll have you looking for the exit [&hellip
Etiquette

Japanese Onsen Guide: How to enjoy yourself and not piss-off the locals

The rules of onsen etiquette are simple, but the experience can be intimidating at first. Check out our Guide to Onsen Etiquette to help make your first [&hellip

Ski Areas

Geto Kogen Snow Resort, Kitakami, Iwate, Japan

It won`t take long during your visit to Geto Kogen Snow Resort [&hellip...

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Furano Furano Ski Resort, Furano, Hokkaido, Japan – Fun new open off-piste policy, same old deep dry powder →

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Sahoro Sahoro Ski Resort, Shintoku Town, Hokkaido, Japan – Beautiful birch, dry pow and elbow room in Central Hokkaido →

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Teine Highland Teine Highland Ski Area, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan – Adrenaline, eye-candy and friendly faces above Hokkaido`s capital →

Transport

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Japan Rail Pass: the affordable hassle-free way to travel through Japan

Japan`s rail network is magnificent. There are very few places a train [&hellip...

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Trains Narita Express vs Keisei Skyliner – which is the best train transfer between Narita Airport & Tokyo? →

April 12th | by Japan Snowtrip Tips

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Keisei Skyliner Keisei Skyliner: the fastest train between Narita Airport and Tokyo →

April 22nd | by Japan Snowtrip Tips

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Airlines Low-cost flights in Japan for skiers & snowboarders: Island hop by air from city streets to mountain peaks →

April 21st | by Japan Snowtrip Tips

Culture

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Nagano, Japan art & culture for the whole snow-sliding family – Uchiyama-gami traditional paper making activity

September 18th | by Japan Snowtrip Tips

Handcrafting your own Uchiyama-gami (paper) is a fun, hands-on activity every snow slider will appreciate while visiting the “little Kyoto [&hellip...

Iiyama, Nagano, Japan Cultural Activities – Metal Crafting fun for the whole family

Japan toilet etiquette: please don`t wear your poo slippers in the kitchen

Conveyor-belt Sushi in Tokyo: count your plates

Japanese words and phrases for beginners

Mos Burger- fast food burgers in Japan

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Sidetrips

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Showa No Gakkou Japanese Pop Culture Nostalgia Museum, Hanamaki, Iwate, Japan

The multi-floor Showa no Gakkou nostalgia museum in Hanamaki doesn`t look like much from the outside. In fact, you would pass [&hellip...

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Iga Ninja Museum of Igaryu, Iga, Mie, Japan – Ninjas are way better skiers and boarders than you… →

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Osaka Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament →

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Sapporo Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium & Sapporo Winter Sports Museum →

Osaka

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Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament

Every year in March, the highly anticipated Grand Sumo [&hellip

Yoichi

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Nikka Whiskey Distillery Tours & Tasting, Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan

Single malt and blended whiskey aficionados have the unique [&hellip

Kyoto

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Kyoto Antique Shops: a smile from the present, a gift from the past

Nearly everyone who visits Japan wants to buy a [&hellip

Tokyo

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Conveyor-belt Sushi in Tokyo: count your plates

The appeal of conveyor belt sushi restaurants have found [&hellip

Lodging

Semi Onsen Hotel near Geto Kogen Ski Area

Semi Onsen Hotel near Geto Kogen ski resort

November 28th | by Japan Snowtrip Tips

If you`re looking for a hotel near Geto Kogen [&hellip...

Hilton Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan`s top ski hotel

Cross Hotel Sapporo – Roof-top spa & urban style in Hokkaido`s capital

Nagano slopeside ryokan, Shikisai no yado Kanoe – Togari Onsen, Japan

Kizuna Apartments Niseko Hirafu Luxury Accommodations

Home-stays in Japan: cheap rooms with priceless appeal

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