Renowned for its bottomless powder snow, incredible food, soothing onsen, top-notch resort accommodation options and quality service, Japan stands proud in the global skiing market. The winners of this year's World Ski Awards have been revealed, reaffirming this wonderful country's status as a premier destination for an unforgettable winter experience.
Japan’s Best Ski Resort: Rusutsu Resort
Rusutsu Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in Hokkaido, located in the northern region of Japan. The vast ski area offers three distinct mountains interconnected via a network of 18 ski lifts. Guests can enjoy 37 long, wide trails, featuring immaculate grooming, pristine powder, and some of Hokkaido’s finest lift-accessed tree skiing & side country options.
Siberian weather systems traveling over the Sea of Japan deliver an incredible average of 14 meters of snow, per season. Rusutsu is renowned for receiving light, fresh powder almost every day during the season.
Japan’s Best Ski Hotel: The Vale Rusutsu
The ultimate ski-in/ski-out experience in Japan's Best Ski Resort! The Vale Rusutsu, crowned the world's best new ski hotel in 2021, offers Rusutsu's most luxurious accommodation.
With spacious rooms for groups of up to 10 people, seamless customer service, prime location ski-in ski-out location and proximity to the iconic Kotobuki Onsen The Vale Rusutsu is the Resort's most luxurious hotel.
Designed with nature as its focus, the architecture of the hotel invites in the morning sunlight to the interiors, these bright spaces are also enhanced by the subtle hues of sunset allowing our guests to enjoy the beauty of nature from dawn until dusk.
As an all-season resort, guests can enjoy the ultimate ski-in/ski-out experience in winter and the outstanding beauty of Hokkaido’s green season in summer.
Japan's Best Boutique Ski Hotel: Ki Niseko
Ki Niseko is a multiple-award-winning ski-in ski-out hotel in Niseko-Hirafu. With seamless access to Niseko's famous powder snow and boasting in-house onsen, ski valet and restaurant - it has proven to be one of Niseko's most popular hotels since opening in 2014.
Japan's Best Ski Chalet: Tsubasa Chalet at Hanaridge
Experience the epitome of alpine elegance at Tsubasa Chalet, a luxurious 530 sqm chalet situated within the exclusive Hanaridge Estate in Hanazono. This five-bedroom property melds refined luxury and utmost tranquillity in one masterful stroke.
Designed by the acclaimed Riccardo Tossani, Tsubasa Chalet stands as an architectural marvel that blends harmoniously with its forest surroundings. Spanning three levels, its distinctive Y- shaped design allows you to enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Yotei and the nearby ski resort from every angle. The chalet features five spacious bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, comfortably accommodating up to 12 guests.
The modern chalet boasts large picture windows that let the light in and an ingenious layout that creates a seamless flow throughout the space. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the state-of- the-art kitchen; the adjoining spacious dining room is a stunning setting to savour meals.
World’s Best New Ski Hotel: MUWA Niseko
MUWA Niseko is the ultimate ski-in, ski-out wellness getaway perched on the highest vantage of Grand Hirafu in Hokkaido, a prime location that redefines what it means to have Niseko’s world-famous powder snow on your doorstep.
Inspired by the concept of "infinite harmony", our luxury resort immerses guests in the beauty of seasons all year round. MUWA NISEKO’s 113 rooms, which pay homage to classic Japanese home design with premium contemporary furnishings, are available from comfortable ski-in ski-out studios to sprawling five-bedroom penthouses.
MUWA NISEKO’s home wellness also brings about all-rounded sensory delights. Indulge in our therapeutic Infinity Onsen with magnificent views of Mt. Yotei, award-winning gastronomy, relaxation spa, or venture onto the snowy slopes in no time with our ski lockers, ski valet, ski school and ski-in ski-out entrance all in one stop.
