While skiing in Japan shares the number one spot with tennis as the best sport among the Japanese, it proves to be a young recreation which only reigned supreme during the 1980’s. The good news about that is the emerging ski fever then caused the renovation of the old and traditional ski areas that continue to attract local and international tourists to the four islands.

If you are planning to have a memorable ski trip there, it would be beneficial for you to know the best time to visit. Avoid the months of April until August which hold the main national holidays and peak travelling season. These months draw a great crowd of natives and foreigners to the various ski resorts in Japan.

Summer in this Asian country is characterized by a highly humid atmosphere. While it may not be the best time for tourists to ski, some vacationers still make the most out of this season especially when it is the only time they get weeks off from school or work.

The island of Hokkaido is the best spot to visit during summer as it has cooler climate compared to the other three islands at this time of the year. Hokkaido boasts a number of dramatic and snow-covered mountains which resemble Montana than Asia. The city of Sapporo here has definitely made skiing in Japan outstanding as it holds the wonderful Snow Festival which opens in the first week of February.

If sightseeing and exploring the countryside is what you plan in addition to skiing, fall would be the best time for you to do so. However it is also the high time for typhoons to ruin your any perfectly planned vacations. If you do not want to be caught up in unpleasant situations, check the weather forecast first before flying there.

Winter remains the perfect occasion for a fun-filled ski trip to the land of the rising sun. Winter, which lasts for four months, covers the entire country with great amount of snow; making any one enjoy their desired winter sports. Along with the challenging and long slopes of good snow that this season brings are the natural hot spring resorts which calm the tired bodies of skiers with steamy hot water. These spots which prove to be one of the loveliest in the world can be found in Nozawa and Niseko.

For those who enjoy the snow but lack the skills to navigate it, ski lessons are the activities to look forward to. They are usually done in groups lasting for a half-day or full-day. There are also private lessons offered but they could be very expensive as they cost four times as much of the regular group fees.

The county’s countless ski and snowboarding resorts are gaining recognition just recently. With the aim to provide the ideal site for skiing in Japan, their facilities are being constantly enhanced. They are accessible by road and rail and some are even close to a local airport. What are you waiting for? Explore the Japanese slopes today.