November 30th, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
With more and more powder junkies infiltrating Japan`s Northern Island each season, strict no-ride off-piste policies are beginning to change. [&hellip
September 22nd, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
While most skiers & snowboarders from overseas head West from JR Sapporo Station toward Niseko, a short two hour rail-ride [&hellip
September 16th, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Most lift-accessed terrain at Hokkaido ski resorts is on the mellower-side even if labeled “advanced” on a trail map. Teine [&hellip
April 10th, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Although lacking size and base area amenities, Asari delivers a great change of pace from the frantic powder frenzies that [&hellip
March 14th, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Although somewhat small and uneventful at first glance from the parking lot, Sapporo Kokusai actually rides a lot bigger, offers [&hellip
February 10th, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
If you`re looking for a hotel in Sapporo close to the main JR station but still far enough away to [&hellip
January 31st, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Less than an hour from Hokkaido pow paradise, Niseko, you`ll find one of the most enjoyable of all Hokkaido, Japan [&hellip
January 25th, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Deathstar pow pockets? You might be wondering what the hell we`re smokin`in our Yoda-shaped bong. Nothing (if the cops ask), [&hellip
January 24th, 2015 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Located on the north-eastern flank of Mt. Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Hanazono has the smallest trail system, fewest lifts and some [&hellip
October 6th, 2014 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
There are quite a few quality ski and snowboard hire shops in Niseko, so its no surprise that Harro`s Snowsports, [&hellip
September 10th, 2014 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
Luxury and value-for-money aren`t often in the same sentence when describing Niseko accommodations. But the stylish, perfectly positioned Kizuna Apartments [&hellip
May 19th, 2014 | by Japan Snowtrip Tips
There are a few qualified backcountry skiing & snowboarding guide companies accessing terrain in-and-around Hokkaido`s largest ski area, but Hanazono [&hellip
