Appi Kogen early bird deals, 7 new Ikon resorts, two new ski hotels and what's already selling out. Your complete guide to planning Japan skiing in 2026/27

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!

Here’s a breakdown of what we love about the five most popular resorts on the Japanese mainland of Honshu