Guide To Buying New Ski and Snowboard Equipment in Tokyo
Where to go—and when to score the biggest discounts.
Where to go—and when to score the biggest discounts.
Special deals and steals for the slopes.
Updated with the latest info for the 2024/2025 season.
This discount pass is available to foreign residents and tourists alike. See what you can do with it.
Olympic slopes just a few hours from Tokyo—some of them open till May!
Winter's not over yet. You can be on the slopes in under 90 minutes.
Experience steam and snow in northern Nagano, easily accessible from Tokyo.
The slopes await—from December 2nd.
With 18 ski resorts and access to the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park, this is a worthwhile winter destination.
Bag a season pass for the price of a few ski-lift tickets.
Which one will save you the most money?
Where to find reasonably priced winter sports gear in Japan.
It's not easy finding secondhand ski and snowboard gear in Tokyo, but with a little work, you can snag some great deals! Here's where to look.
Plenty of group ski events and tours in Japan to choose from!
Eat, steam and sightsee your way through the cold season!
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
Five suggested routes for super cheapo getaways using the Seishun 18 rail pass.