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Tokyo's Top 3 Travel Rankings
Celine OngFirst time in Japan? Tokyo alone has tons to offer, so if you're short on time — we helped pick out the "Top 3s" to visit,..
The spectacular view from the top of one of many ski lifts. (Photo: Ben Beech )
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Explore Japan's ski and snowboard resorts, from Hokkaido all the way to Miyazaki.
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![Tokyo's Top 3 Travel Rankings]( "Tokyo's Top 3 Travel Rankings")
![Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort - Niigata]( "Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort - Niigata")
![Minowa Snow Resort in Fukushima]( "Minowa Snow Resort in Fukushima")
![Hakuba Ski Village in Nagano]( "Hakuba Ski Village in Nagano")
![Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area]( "Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area")
![Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort]( "Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort")
![Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort]( "Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort")
![Spring Valley Ski Resort]( "Spring Valley Ski Resort")
![Views of Naeba Ski Resort]( "Views of Naeba Ski Resort")
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![Taranokidai Ski Resort in Tsuruoka]( "Taranokidai Ski Resort in Tsuruoka")
![Hanazono Ski Area, Niseko]( "Hanazono Ski Area, Niseko")
![Niseko: A Powder Paradise]( "Niseko: A Powder Paradise")
![Echigo-Yuzawa]( "Echigo-Yuzawa")
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Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort - Niigata
Sarah ChaneyWith a large number of slopes, breathtaking scenery, and a European style resort and hotel, Joetsu Kokusai is highly recommended..
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Minowa Snow Resort in Fukushima
Sarah ChaneyLocated in an area well known for its ski resorts in Fukushima, Minowa Snow Resort is a smaller resort with several great beginner..
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Hakuba Ski Village in Nagano
Victoria VlisidesSnowboarders' paradise: Hakuba Ski Village in Nagano
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Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
Bryan BaierShigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area, fluffy Colorado-quality snow at the host resort of 1998 Nagano Olympics
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Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort
Bryan BaierCharmant Hiuchi Snow Resort: a small mountain with big powder from first run till last. Remote enough to keep away the crowds
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Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort
Tom RoseveareGrandee Hatoriko Ski Resort in southern Fukushima prefecture.
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Spring Valley Ski Resort
Andrew KehoeSpring Valley Ski Resort is a small mountain 40 minutes from downtown Sendai by car. It is also accessible from Izumi-chuo sta..
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Views of Naeba Ski Resort
C. RioTaking a break from our usual snowboarding turf, my friend and I decided to check out Naeba Ski Resort. Just on the other side of..
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Taranokidai Ski Resort in Tsuruoka
Rashaad JordenTaranokidai is a popular ski resort in Yamagata Prefecture.
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Hanazono Ski Area, Niseko
Nicole BauerHanazono is the most recently developed part within Niseko United ski area, offering superb powder snow, perfectly groomed slopes..
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Niseko: A Powder Paradise
Katou PhoenixIn 2007 Niseko was named as the world's 2nd-snowiest resort. It boasts high-quality powder and luxury accommodations, just two..
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Echigo-Yuzawa
Alena EckelmannFrom Tokyo to the ski resort in less than 80 minutes-Echigo-Yuzawa is calling all snow enthusiasts in Tokyo!