Congratulations To The 2025 World Ski Award Winners!

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.
 

Opened in 2024, Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO is located in Niseko, a world-famous ski destination known for its exceptional powder snow, and is part of the Niseko Hanazono Resort at the foot of Mount Annupuri, close to the gondola. The hotel features curated artworks and calming aromas that create a relaxing atmosphere, stimulating all five senses and the sixth. Situated right in front of vibrant winter slopes and surrounded by lush greenery in summer, the space harmonizes with Niseko’s natural beauty. Reflecting traditional Japanese hospitality, or "omotenashi," the team is dedicated to enhancing guest satisfaction through personalised service.

For the second year running, Rusutsu Resort has claimed the crown as Japan's best ski resort. Rutsutsu is one of the largest ski resorts in Hokkaido, located in the northern region of Japan with a vast ski area offering 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 and side country options.

Siberian weather systems traveling over the Sea of Japan deliver an incredible average of 14 metres of snow, per season. Rusutsu is renowned for receiving light, fresh powder almost every day during the season.

Voted ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel in 2023’ and awarded the esteemed Michelin Guide Award, Setsu Niseko has been crowned Japan's Best Ski Hotel for 2025. Located between Mount Yotei and Annupuri, this exclusive retreat offers 190 thoughtfully designed residences, ranging from intimate studios to stunning penthouses. Inspired by the purity and simplicity of Japanese design, each home showcases natural wood finishes, elegant shoji screens, tatami rooms, and carefully selected local artworks, creating a serene and culturally rich environment.

The property includes five dining venues and one of the largest wellness centres in the region, with indoor and outdoor onsens, private onsen rooms, a spa lounge, sauna, gym, yoga studio, and treatments.

Ki Niseko is a multi-award-winning ski-in ski-out hotel in Niseko-Hirafu and adds another string to its bow with this year's World Ski Awards win. 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.
 

Japanese for “Swan Mountain”, Hakuchōzan was born out of a pure love for family—crafted as a destination where multiple generations can come together under one roof.
Inside, you’ll find seven en-suite bedrooms, an outdoor jacuzzi deck with a fireplace and BBQ overlooking Mount Yotei, a Mancave bar, and dry room—all with the added perks of an elevator, a garage, a game room and you can even rent your own private butler and chef.

Part of the prestigious HakuLife Collection of ultra-luxury chalets and condos in Hirafu Niseko Village, Hakuchōzan has just added a fifth win to its stable of wins at the World Ski Awards for Japan’s Best Ski Chalet.
 

Japan Ski Experience has been named World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Japan 2025 at the 13th Annual World Ski Awards. Founded in 2007, the company has spent nearly two decades helping travellers plan and book ski holidays across Niseko, Hakuba, Furano, and Rusutsu, offering one of the widest selections of accommodation and tailored itineraries in the country. With teams based in both Hokkaido and Hakuba, Japan Ski Experience combines local knowledge with long-standing partnerships across the industry to deliver reliable travel planning and guest support.