Kiroro Snow World
Hokkaido, Japan · World-Class · January - February
Akaigawa Village powder base between Sapporo and Otaru — choose the stay and base that fits your trip before you chase the powder.
Our Resorts
We bring our crews to handpicked snow destinations across Asia and beyond. Explore each resort in detail, or compare them side by side to find the best fit for your trip.
Resort guides by country
Japan
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Rusutsu Resort
Hokkaido, Japan · Excellent · December - March
Three mountains, endless powder, and award-winning terrain in the heart of Hokkaido.
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Hoshino Resort Nekoma
Fukushima, Japan · Very Good · January - March
Wide groomed slopes and premium Tohoku powder at Hoshino's flagship ski destination.
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Myoko Kogen
Niigata, Japan · Excellent · January - March
A hidden gem with uncrowded runs and some of Japan's heaviest snowfall.
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Appi Kogen
Iwate, Japan · Very Good · December - March
Tohoku's largest resort with beautifully groomed slopes and reliable dry powder.
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Yamagata, Japan · Good Tohoku Snow · January - February
A classic Tohoku winter trip where scenic skiing, sulfur onsen, and the Juhyo snow monsters all sit in the same mountain village.
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Madarao Mountain Resort
Nagano, Japan · Powder-Focused · January - February
A relaxed Nagano powder base with ungroomed snow, official tree-run courses, and the quieter rhythm of a Japanese mountain village.
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Hakuba Valley
Nagano, Japan · Varied Alpine Snow · January - February
Nagano's big ski valley: 10 resorts, dramatic Japan Alps scenery, international services, and enough variety for mixed-ability groups.
Korea
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Yongpyong Resort
Gangwon, Korea · Good · December - March
South Korea's largest ski resort — host of the 2018 Olympics and home to 31 varied slopes.
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High1 Resort
Gangwon, Korea · Good · December - March
South Korea's second-largest resort with the highest vertical drop and a true mountain feel.
Kazakhstan
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Shymbulak Mountain Resort
Almaty, Kazakhstan · High-alpine terrain · January - March
High-alpine skiing above Almaty — and one of two mountain resorts in the Kazakhstan Ski Adventure.
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Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort
Almaty Region, Kazakhstan · Forested mountain terrain · January - March
Forest skiing in the Tian Shan, mountain stays, and the first chapter of the Kazakhstan Ski Adventure.
Georgia
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Gudauri Ski Resort
Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia · Excellent · December - April
Europe's hidden powder secret — high Caucasus altitude, uncrowded slopes, and one of the best value resorts in the world.
Resort Comparison
| Resorts | Snowfall | Vertical Drop | Total Runs | Lifts | Difficulty | Crowd Level | Night Skiing | Hotels |
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| Kiroro Snow World | 21m (approximately 700 inches) | 660m | 23 | 7 | 14/44/42 | Uncrowded | Yes | 3 |
| Rusutsu Resort | 14m | 594m | 37 | 14 | 30/40/30 | Low | Yes | 2 |
| Hoshino Resort Nekoma | 8m | 530m | 29 | 8 | 35/40/25 | Low | No | 1 |
| Myoko Kogen | 15m | 750m | 57 | 29 | 30/40/30 | Very Low | Yes | 1 |
| Appi Kogen | 9m | 485m | 21 | 12 | 30/40/30 | Low | Yes | 1 |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | Season-dependent | 881m | 57 | 41 | 49/33/18 | Low to Medium | Yes | 2 |
| Madarao Mountain Resort | Season-dependent | — | 30 | 10 | 30/35/35 | Low to Medium | No | 2 |
| Hakuba Valley | Season-dependent | 1071m | 122 | 93 | 37/41/22 | Medium to High | Yes | 4 |
| Yongpyong Resort | 1.5m | 830m | 31 | 15 | 35/40/25 | Medium | Yes | 2 |
| High1 Resort | 1.4m | 830m | 17 | 10 | 20/45/35 | Low | Yes | 2 |
| Shymbulak Mountain Resort | — | 920m | — | 10 | — | Variable | Yes | 1 |
| Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort | — | — | 26 | 7 | — | Variable | Yes | 1 |
| Gudauri Ski Resort | 4m+ | 1307m | 40 | 12 | 20/40/30/10 | Very Low | No | 2 |
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