Japan’s deep pow and tree runs are calling — and your Epic Pass Australia makes chasing the dream a whole lot easier. If you’ve been meaning to get back to Japan for a snow trip, this is the year to make it happen. With the Yen still sitting low and the Epic Australia Pass covering top Japanese resorts, it’s never …
The striking black exterior of Matsumoto Castle (松本 城) has earned it the nickname the “Crow Castle.” It is one of the most famous and beloved Japanese castles. It was built during the late 16th century by Lord Yorishige Matsumoto and was known as Fukashi Castle. The stronghold served as a strategic military base, allowing the Matsumoto Clan to defend …
Japan is the go-to ski destination in Asia. With over 500 active ski resorts and as much snow as you can handle, the land of the rising sun is a top choice for skiers and snowboarders worldwide. What makes Japan skiing genuinely unforgettable is the top-notch resorts, the family-friendly atmosphere, efficient transportation systems, and the high level of service. Giggling …
If you’ve never skied in Japan, you’re missing out. The snow here is some of the best in the world. I have lived here for 7 years, and I love it! I have had some of my best ski experiences here and can’t imagine living anywhere else. While you may not be as addicted to skiing as I am, you …
Japan is a powder frontier. Everyone dreams of experiencing japan’s legendary ultralight dry snow. Light, fluffy flakes billow around you as you bound down pristine fields. It’s a backcountry skiers’ paradise, and Hakuba is ground zero for some of the best backcountry tours in the world. On a Hakuba Backcountry Tour, you will experience the very best powder skiing in the Japan Alps. …
There is more to Hakuba than just world-renowned powder snow and some of the best backcountry skiing in Japan. While slashing pow and shredding the ski slopes may be the best way to spend your time in the Hakuba Valley, there are days when you just want to leave your pow skis in the rack. Not to fear, there are …
