A weak yen, El Niño snow patterns, and a wave of new direct flights are reshaping Japan's 2026/27 ski season. Get the full breakdown on Niseko, Hakuba, and Myoko snowfall forecasts, Club Togari's private resort launch, and new Ikon Pass resorts.

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

The Snow Concierge was one of the first international visitors to realise Hakuba’s huge potential while working for a US television network during the Nagano Winter Olympic games, and it has been a fast favourite ever since. 

Most ski visitors to Japan head to Niseko, Hakuba, Shiga, and Nozawa. But there are hundreds more to explore if you are a little adventurous. Here are a few suggestions.

Hakuba is perfect for families, with heaps of skiable terrain and no end of things to keep you occupied on rest days.

Greetings from Appi Kogen! We’ve been champing at the bit to get back to Appi after our last visit for a couple of reasons. First up we needed to confirm it really was as good as we’d remembered (spoiler alert: it is!!)