Japanese Ski Resort Ratings
This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of Japan, ranked according to various criteria.
Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!
There are J2Ski guides to some 113 Ski Resorts in Japan.
Top 5 Japanese Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 1,225m4,019ft | |
| Myoko Suginohara | 1,124m3,688ft | |
| Nozawa Onsen | 1,085m3,560ft | |
| Happo One | 1,071m3,514ft | |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 1,008m3,307ft |
Top 3 Japanese Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 2,000m6,562ft | |
| Norikura Kogen Onsen | 2,000m6,562ft | |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 2,000m6,562ft |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen |  | |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira |  | |
| Niseko | | |
| Niseko Hanazono | | |
| Nozawa Onsen | | |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | | |
| Geto Kogen | | |
| Oze Iwakura | | |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | | |
| Furano | |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Naeba | | |
| Dynaland | | |
| Nozawa Onsen | | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | | |
| Daisen Kokusai | | |
| Kijimadaira | | |
| Furano | | |
| Inawashiro |  | |
| Tsugaike Kogen | | |
| Niseko | |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Hotaka Olympia | | |
| Naeba | | |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | | |
| Togari Onsen | | |
| Nozawa Onsen | | |
| Sahoro Resort | | |
| Zao | | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | | |
| Oze Iwakura | | |
| Shizukuishi | |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | | |
| Nozawa Onsen | | |
| Geto Kogen | | |
| Furano | | |
| Togari Onsen | | |
| Sahoro Resort | | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | | |
| Oze Iwakura | | |
| Rusutsu | | |
| Appi Kogen | |