Ski Season — Japan 2023

See you in the powder trees. 🎿🇯🇵

By: The Powder Hunters Target Dates: December 2023 – March 2024 ski season japan 2023

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. See you in the powder trees

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. Maybe not

The window from December 26 to January 3 is peak pricing. If you want the deep stuff without the lift lines, target the last week of January or the first week of February.

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.