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If you’re not concerned about known brands, this is where the real bargains can be had. As recently as three weeks ago, we saw adult beginner snowboard sets on sale in Tokyo for ¥29,900 (around AU$310) for a snowboard, set of bindings AND boots!!)

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

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

At The Snow Concierge, the only thing we want you to have to think about is which chairlift to ride and what time to stop for lunch.

From the moment you arrive in Nozawa Onsen and wander the snow-covered streets, you will see what the hype is about. The village, with its narrow lanes and traditional wooden buildings, feels like a page from a history book. But this magical setting is only the backdrop to what is to come.

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.

Today marks the start of Golden Week in Japan, basically a week where several public holidays align. Sounds pretty awesome, right!?

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.

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

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

The Snow Concierge team was lucky enough to spend a few days in Singapore last week at the FCTG Independent Conference which brings together leading independent travel agents from all over Australia.

If you’re looking for the perfect winter getaway, it’s hard to go past Japan. It’s an awesome opportunity to experience a country steeped in culture, while also enjoying some of the finest skiing and snowboarding in the world. It’s a fantastic destination for a snow holiday - whether you’re a first timer or an experienced pro.

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!!)