Ski Season Japan 2023 Exclusive May 2026

Bring your boots. Leave your powder skis at home? Maybe not. Renting high-end powder skis (like Fatypus or LINE) in Niseko or Hakuba is easy, but rental prices have increased 20-30% this season. If you have specific powder boards, bring them.

As of October 2023, Japan has dropped most COVID restrictions. However, you still need to use Visit Japan Web (the digital immigration/customs clearance) before you fly. Do not skip this. ski season japan 2023

That legendary, light, dry powder snow is back for the 2023 season. After a few years of travel uncertainty, the Land of the Rising Sun has fully reopened its arms (and its ski lifts) to international travelers. Bring your boots