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 114 Ski Resorts in Japan.
Top 5 Japanese Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 1,225m | |
| Myoko Suginohara | 1,124m | |
| Nozawa Onsen | 1,085m | |
| Happo One | 1,071m | |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 1,008m |
Top 3 Japanese Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Norikura Kogen Onsen | 2,000m | |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 2,000m | |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 2,000m |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen |  | |
| Geto Kogen |  | |
| Furano | | |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | | |
| Niseko | | |
| Oze Iwakura | | |
| Niseko Annupuri | | |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | | |
| Niseko Hanazono | | |
| Nozawa Onsen | |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dynaland | | |
| Furano | | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | | |
| Daisen Kokusai | | |
| Kijimadaira | | |
| Naeba | | |
| Nozawa Onsen | | |
| Geto Kogen |  | |
| Niseko | | |
| Tsugaike Kogen | |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Hotaka Olympia | | |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | | |
| Togari Onsen | | |
| Oze Iwakura | | |
| Shizukuishi | | |
| Rusutsu | | |
| Sahoro Resort | | |
| Zao | | |
| Naeba | |
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Geto Kogen | | |
| Furano | | |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | | |
| Nozawa Onsen | | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | | |
| Togari Onsen | | |
| Oze Iwakura | | |
| Rusutsu | | |
| Sahoro Resort | | |
| Appi Kogen | |