Australians seeking the perfect ski or snowboard escape can ditch the long flights and time zone woes. Japan offers incredible powder snow, diverse resorts for all levels, and short flights making it the ultimate snow destination from Down Under.

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!

Want to experience a Japan snow holiday but want to ease in to the cultural side slowly? Or perhaps you don’t want to have to make too many decisions while on holiday? A great option here is a no-fuss, all-inclusive experience.

The Aldi ski sale is a great opportunity to get new ski clothes for a very reasonable price. Perfect for replacing the items your kids might have outgrown. And let’s face it, kitting out fast growing kids can get expensive when they need a new snow outfit once or twice a year. There’s an adult range too if you are looking for an affordable update to your ski wardrobe. 

Most visitors to Japan’s ski fields tend to head to the better-known resorts of Niseko, Rusutsu, Hakuba Valley, Shiga Kogen and Nozawa Onsen, and for good reason as they are incredibly tourist friendly destinations with great accommodation and dining options and excellent ski infrastructure. But there are another 495 or so amazing resorts to discover for those hoping to have those runs all to themselves and who are prepared to venture a bit further afield.

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.

Ok, we might be a teensy bit biased, but we think there’s no such thing as a ‘bad time’ to visit Japan…that said, if you’re after some of that incredible powder that Japan is famous for, then there are definitely times when the winter months are more likely to deliver optimal conditions.