This coming winter, Japan offers special deals and events for you. You'll get gifts and discounts at accommodation and ski facilities, and heaps of events are scheduled from December to March.

Play in the powder, enjoy exquisite Japanese cuisine, and treat yourself with a soak in hot springs after a day on the slopes.

The offer is only available this season. Escape the hot summer and take advantage of the benefits in Japan's winter.

In Japan, there are three major skiing areas; Hokkaido, Nagano + Niigata, and Tohoku. Each area has different slopes and runs, and activites cater to your needs. Here, we pick up Tohoku area. We'll introduce the other two consecutively.

Zao Ski Resort                           

 TOHOKU

Tohoku area, the northern part of Honshu, receives large amounts of snow and is dotted with ski resorts. It is easily accessed by bullet train from Tokyo in about 2 to 4 hours.  Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization are offering the following privileges to Australian skiers and snowborders as a part of Tohoku winter campaign. Don't miss this chance!                                                                       

» Privileges

* Certain condition applies. Visit thier website for further information.

• URL: www.tohokukanko.jp/english

 For more information on ski Japan, visit our website: www.jnto.org.au/

- Ski tour operators

- Japan ski packages
                                                                                                               Appi Ski Resort

Next, we'll cover Nagano!