Hokkaido Snowboard Road Trip: Niseko and the Powder Belt in 10 Days
A 10-day Hokkaido snowboard road trip: Niseko, Rusutsu or Kiroro, then Furano, Tomamu and Kamui in the inland Powder Belt.
Category Japan Resorts
Honest guides to snowboarding the best resorts in Hokkaido and mainland Japan.
Snowboarding Near Sapporo: The Best Day Trips From the City
The best snowboard day trips from Sapporo: Sapporo Teine, Sapporo Kokusai, Kiroro and the city hills, compared.
Snowboarding Kiroro: Hokkaido’s Storm-Day Powder Magnet
Kiroro for snowboarders: one of Hokkaido’s snowiest resorts, designated off-piste areas and an easy day trip from Sapporo or Otaru.
Kamui Ski Links: Hokkaido’s Local Tree-Riding Secret
Kamui Ski Links near Asahikawa: open tree riding, a vintage gondola, cold inland powder and no crowds. A snowboarder’s guide.
Snowboarding in Tomamu: Central Hokkaido’s Cold, Dry Powder
A snowboarder’s guide to Hoshino Resorts Tomamu: the two mountains, expert powder zones, getting there by train and how it compares with Niseko.
Snowboarding in Furano: Hokkaido’s Dry-Snow Secret
A snowboarder’s guide to Furano: the dry snow, the mountain, the town and how it compares with Niseko.
Snowboarding in Hakuba: A Guide to Japan’s Alpine Powder
A snowboarder’s guide to Hakuba Valley: the main resorts, when to go, getting there from Tokyo and how it compares with Niseko.
Snowboarding in Hokkaido: The Complete Guide
Where to snowboard in Hokkaido, when to go and how to get around, from Niseko and Kiroro to Furano and Asahidake.
Rusutsu Day Trip from Niseko: A Snowboarder’s Guide
How to plan a Rusutsu day trip from Niseko: getting there, the three mountains and where to find the best trees.
Niseko vs Hakuba: Which Is Better for Snowboarding?
Niseko or Hakuba? Snow, terrain, logistics and vibe compared from a snowboarder’s point of view.