Onsen (hot spring baths) are a sacred part of Japanese culture & they are also an essential part of the Japanese ski holiday experience. We understand that onsen can be a little intimidating for first-time users so here’s our guide to help you bathe with confidence.

We don't think you need a reason to book a Ski trip to Japan but in case you need a reason - here are 5 great reasons to book a trip today over and above the pristine powder.

Japan's 2023/2024 ski season wraps! ❄️ Experience epic powder days like our team's adventure in Appi & plan your dream Japan ski trip with our early bird specials. Get a sneak peek at next season – contact The Snow Concierge today!

A few highlights from The Snow Concierge’s month on the ground in Japan.

The snow engines are firing up and while some resorts have been affected by a bit of rain this week, this weekend promises to be the start of a sustained period of snow across most regions.

It’s not quite summer yet in Australia, which means it’s still autumn in Japan but that hasn’t stopped snow from falling!

Heading to Japan? Here are just a few of The Snow Concierge’s favourite Japan travel hacks.

What’s The Snow Concierge doing in Japan in Summer you may ask? Well one of the ‘toughest’ parts of our job is making sure we’ve tried and tested all the places in Japan that our clients want to visit, not just the ski resorts.

Great news for Japan bound travellers with Qantas today announcing a doubling of flights from Australia to Tokyo.

You’ve probably heard about the amazing culture, the delicious food, and the incredible sights which are reason enough to visit Japan. When you add in the abundance and quality of the snow, amazing infrastructure, and excellent and varied accommodation options, Japan really stacks up as a great option for your next ski vacation.

Your kids will be relieved to hear it doesn’t have to be all shrines and tea ceremonies (although we think they can be pretty cool too). There is a lot of fun stuff to captivate the most high-energy of families - both the kids and the kids at heart. And we’re yet to meet a kid who didn’t love Japan.