Niseko, Japan
While Europe is known to have multiple destinations for winter sports, we should not turn away from other places on the map either. This is especially true given that many people are unaware that Japan is a popular skiing destination! Do not let the southern climate of Japan fool you; the north turns into an amazing winter wonderland come the cold season!
Niseko Village, which is part of the Niseko United ski area, is one of the biggest ski destinations for those who are extremely into the sport. After all, there is no other place where they record around 60 feet of snow falling annually, so people who are skiing aficionados have been calling it the mecca of snow sports for years! All of this is in addition to the 2,191 acres of skiable terrain and abundance of resorts!
It has recently become more and more popular with North Americans, so you will not find it odd that there will be quite a lot of familiar faces around on the slopes. And even if you do not want to spend all your time skiing, Niseko is known for its cultural immersion. having some amazing onsens (hot springs) and amazing sushi!
You can take part in a lot of other winter activities, which can also include reindeer sledding, so when you are planning your next winter getaway, make sure you check out Niseko as well!
