Worked for Hanazono Resort in Niseko from 2004 to 2011. Great spot especially when you get up to the peak and the Nth and East face. Sadly now it's expensive and get's skied out very quickly. So many other great cheaper resorts in Hokkaido that are worth visiting.
Why are there so many non-Japanese footage here? Eg. 10:11 is Hong Kong, NOT New Chitose Airport, and as someone mentioned below, 0:09 is Russia not Japan. Such misleading content.
I work in Hong Kong so it is not too far for a weeks skiing. Me and wife try to go once a year and our favourite spot is definitely Myoko. It has yet to be discovered by the crowds that descend on the bigger Hokkaido resorts or even Hakuba, is good value for money, everyone welcomes us back like an old friend and OMG the snow! We got around a metre of the fresh stuff every week we have been. Just brush up on your 日本語 before you go as the locals English ability can be limited, but to me that is part of the charm. Going back in January for a delayed honeymoon and we can't wait!
@@dunno558 Fairly straightforward. Tokyo has two Airports, Haneda and Narita. From either of them you need to make your way to Tokyo station in the centre of the city, but there are lots of transport options. Then from Tokyo station you can take the Shinkansen to Nagano city which is about 90 minutes. At Nagano you need to switch to a local train that goes directly to Myoko which will be another 40 minutes
Good list. I have skied years in Japan. Visited all these resorts except Appi. My favor was Niseko until to became full of Aussies and other foreigners. Traditional Japanese ryokans disappeared, prices everywhere rose, and off pisted become crowded. After that I went to other smaller resorts (not on this list) but they still keep they traditional Japanese ski culture. Not a party playground for Aussies.
As yet Appi is not overwhelmed with us English speakers (although I'm not helping), I have also heard friends say the same about Switzerland, forget the big resorts and look for the smaller less known resorts to avoid crowded slopes and lift queues.
We took the risky decision to head to Hakuba in mid December and we were rewarded handsomely this year! I do feel the pull back to Niseko with the United Pass (works like a charm). Have to admit though, Furano and or Rusutsu could be interesting. Hard to look into the future of the 2025 December globe to know. Liked your video, I guess a lot of stock footage but the information was all accurate.
Click bait computer generated by someone that does not live in Japan obvious by the wrong mispronunciation of Japanese words. I would argue that only half of these are the top 10 but that is all opinion based.
what its called nahgahno hahaha was going to make this exact comment. Oh well, if it keeps the annoying foreigners away from the OG Japan resorts i am happy.
it's surprisingly pretty accurate, although it totally is AI-generated. These 10 are all well-known in Japan as top ski areas, and while the pronunciation is off, the info is more or less correct. I guess you could argue some of these, but i don't think this is a misleading list necessarily 👍
You got any recommendations. I’m trying to find a good place to go this year that isn’t gonna be me standing in line half the time. I’m trying to find some fresh powder and backcountry as I ride fake snow on groomed trails on the east coast in the states
I am Japanese. I am happy that people enjoy Japan's nature. However... I would like people to also respect Japan's nature and culture. There are far too many foreigners with bad manners. Japanese service is appreciated by people overseas because of our gratitude and spirit of consideration for others. Not littering, using facilities cleanly. To us, these are natural things. I would like people to cherish this spirit. I would like people from overseas who come to Japan to know about this and this spirit.
Wrong - Hannamaki Airport is only one hour from Api Kogen, and Aomori Airport about 1 hr. 45 min. Also, ski Api one day and then hit Shizukuishi the next.
I love Nozawa Onsen so much!!
I've been lucky enough of have visited number 10 Appi-Kogen and Number One Niseko, and enjoy both.
Worked for Hanazono Resort in Niseko from 2004 to 2011. Great spot especially when you get up to the peak and the Nth and East face. Sadly now it's expensive and get's skied out very quickly. So many other great cheaper resorts in Hokkaido that are worth visiting.
Would definitely love to visit the top three in North Japan, snowboarding in powder is the best!
Why are there so many non-Japanese footage here? Eg. 10:11 is Hong Kong, NOT New Chitose Airport, and as someone mentioned below, 0:09 is Russia not Japan. Such misleading content.
I was just about to say that.
1:31 is a random post-soviet city lol
od indeed they have stolen clips from other youtubers hokkaido and sapporo videos also
I got a feeling that it's just a generic list of most popular resorts. Your comment further ruins video's credibility. Dislike (to the video)
Looks like the next stop should be Japan!
I work in Hong Kong so it is not too far for a weeks skiing. Me and wife try to go once a year and our favourite spot is definitely Myoko. It has yet to be discovered by the crowds that descend on the bigger Hokkaido resorts or even Hakuba, is good value for money, everyone welcomes us back like an old friend and OMG the snow! We got around a metre of the fresh stuff every week we have been. Just brush up on your 日本語 before you go as the locals English ability can be limited, but to me that is part of the charm. Going back in January for a delayed honeymoon and we can't wait!
Hi, how is the accessibility from airport going to Myoko?
@@dunno558 Fairly straightforward. Tokyo has two Airports, Haneda and Narita. From either of them you need to make your way to Tokyo station in the centre of the city, but there are lots of transport options. Then from Tokyo station you can take the Shinkansen to Nagano city which is about 90 minutes. At Nagano you need to switch to a local train that goes directly to Myoko which will be another 40 minutes
Yeah, many of the ski resorts in Niigata prefecture are worth visiting. Definitely a more local environment compared to the Hokkaido resorts.
It would be much more helpful if you show the location of these resorts on map.
3:09 this is not Hakuba. It is Nozawa Onsen.
Good list. I have skied years in Japan. Visited all these resorts except Appi. My favor was Niseko until to became full of Aussies and other foreigners. Traditional Japanese ryokans disappeared, prices everywhere rose, and off pisted become crowded. After that I went to other smaller resorts (not on this list) but they still keep they traditional Japanese ski culture. Not a party playground for Aussies.
As yet Appi is not overwhelmed with us English speakers (although I'm not helping), I have also heard friends say the same about Switzerland, forget the big resorts and look for the smaller less known resorts to avoid crowded slopes and lift queues.
Kamui is great
We took the risky decision to head to Hakuba in mid December and we were rewarded handsomely this year! I do feel the pull back to Niseko with the United Pass (works like a charm). Have to admit though, Furano and or Rusutsu could be interesting. Hard to look into the future of the 2025 December globe to know.
Liked your video, I guess a lot of stock footage but the information was all accurate.
Go to kagura ski resort trust me best pow ever
very true
This video was meant to make my mind up of where to go, but it's just made the decision so much harder haha
10:10 This is Hong Kong, not Japan.
Happo one is amazing
Click bait computer generated by someone that does not live in Japan obvious by the wrong mispronunciation of Japanese words. I would argue that only half of these are the top 10 but that is all opinion based.
what its called nahgahno hahaha was going to make this exact comment. Oh well, if it keeps the annoying foreigners away from the OG Japan resorts i am happy.
it's surprisingly pretty accurate, although it totally is AI-generated. These 10 are all well-known in Japan as top ski areas, and while the pronunciation is off, the info is more or less correct. I guess you could argue some of these, but i don't think this is a misleading list necessarily 👍
You got any recommendations. I’m trying to find a good place to go this year that isn’t gonna be me standing in line half the time. I’m trying to find some fresh powder and backcountry as I ride fake snow on groomed trails on the east coast in the states
I am Japanese. I am happy that people enjoy Japan's nature.
However... I would like people to also respect Japan's nature and culture.
There are far too many foreigners with bad manners.
Japanese service is appreciated by people overseas because of our gratitude and spirit of consideration for others. Not littering, using facilities cleanly.
To us, these are natural things.
I would like people to cherish this spirit.
I would like people from overseas who come to Japan to know about this and this spirit.
Wrong - Hannamaki Airport is only one hour from Api Kogen, and Aomori Airport about 1 hr. 45 min.
Also, ski Api one day and then hit Shizukuishi the next.
0:09 Moscow, Red Square, why?😂
Don’t go Niseko. It’s small and crowded
Sounds like a good place to ski! How expensive is Japan compared to European ski resorts?
Much cheaper options if you just look around. Avoid ski hill accommodations and major areas and you'll save a lot.
Shiga Kogen is 10 times bigger than Niseko.
ニセコは外国人増えすぎ&人多くなりすぎだな。今は富良野が一番いいと思う。
Niseko resort?
Niseko is not resort.