Appi Kogen is a compact purpose built resort in the north-eastern part of Japan’s main island, Honshu in the Tohoku Region. Boasting perfectly groomed long runs, this modern resort is ideal for beginners and intermediates. If you’re an advanced skier you’ll find opportunities to challenge yourself on some slopes that are as steep as 32 degrees, and, if you try cat-skiing in the untracked powder. Appi Kogen has night skiing and convenient access to the smaller ski fields of Shimokura (known for its powder) and Matsukawa.

Naeba Ski Resort is a ski resort on the eastern slope of Mount Takenoko in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. This ski resort was formerly run by Kokudo, and currently is run by Prince Hotel, which merged with Kokudo in 2006. Naeba Ski Resort is one of Japan’s most accessible and entertaining ski destinations, set in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture and easily reached from Tokyo via the Joetsu Shinkansen. Known for its convenient ski-in, ski-out accommodation, lively resort atmosphere and excellent range of winter activities, Naeba is particularly appealing to families, first-time visitors and skiers looking for a fun Japanese snow holiday without the longer transfers required by some of Japan’s other ski destinations. The resort offers 24 courses across 134 hectares, with terrain for beginners through to advanced skiers and a vertical drop of 889 metres. For those looking for more terrain, the 5.5 km Dragondola connects Naeba with neighbouring Kagura Ski Resort, creating the wider Mt Naeba experience. Beyond skiing and snowboarding, visitors can enjoy night skiing, snow tubing, snowmobiles, the Family Snowland and scenic rides on the Dragondola.

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).