LAST UPDATED AUGUST, 2026 Or How to Save Money on Your Coming Ski Trip to Japan For many international avid skiers and snowboarders visiting Japan during winter, the cost of…
Early-Season Ski Resorts in Japan: What Opens First in 2025-26
At La Colina, we can’t wait for the season to start, so we’ve compiled a list of ski resorts that regularly open early. Of course, opening dates always depend on…
How to Plan the Ultimate Japan Ski Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide
Japan has firmly established itself as a premier destination for skiers and snowboarders worldwide, largely thanks to its legendary powder snow, often dubbed “Japow.” With consistent snowfall, minimal need for…
Traveling with Skis in Japan
Do you already own a beloved pair of powder skis or a snowboard you must bring to Japan for your upcoming japow adventure? Then this guide is for you. (For…
Best Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in Japan: Where to Ski with Kids
Planning a family ski trip to Japan? The best family-friendly ski resorts in Japan combine wide beginner slopes, dedicated kids’ parks with magic carpets, English-speaking ski schools, childcare services, and…
Why Japan Should be Your School’s Next Ski Trip Destination
School ski trips offer students a unique blend of physical activity, personal development, and cultural immersion. Traditionally, Japanese schools across the country have long included ski trips in their curriculum,…
Weather Forecast for Japan’s 2025 – 2026 Snow Season
After a great 2024–2025 snow season in Japan with above-average snowfall—thanks in part to La Niña—winter sports enthusiasts around the globe are now wondering: what will next season bring? Will…
Renting a car in Japan during snow season.
UPDATED October 2026 Japan’s public transportation system is world-class. You can take a bus from Narita or Haneda airports straight to the slopes, or hop on a high-speed Shinkansen train…
Spring skiing in Japan
While the bulk of international skiers and snowboarders visit during January and February, March is often a great month to chase powder without the crowds. It offers excellent skiing conditions…
Madarao’s self-guided snowshoe trails
Explore Madarao’s serene, snow-covered forests and frozen landscapes with self-guided snowshoeing trails that offer a refreshing escape from the crowds. Located in northern Nagano Prefecture, Madarao is part of Japan’s…