With over 500 ski resorts scattered across Japan, narrowing down the perfect spot for your ski trip can be overwhelming. Sure, Niseko and Hakuba are popular, but there’s so much more to explore all across the country. The follow [...]

Japan is such an amazing country. Yes, we all already know the powder is great, but did you know there’s a whole world of adventure waiting beyond the slopes? Whether you’re looking for thrills, culture, or relaxation, let [...]

Velvet shares her family’s ski holiday experience in Japan. Read our short Q&A about their memorable trip to Hakuba with her two children. Velvet took her two children Zac, 15 years old and Katie, 11 years old on a ski holid [...]

Clint Allan is an Aussie pro snowboarder from the South Coast of New South Wales. He’s travelled to that many countries for snowboarding, he’s lost count! We caught up with him just after he returned home from Japan. H [...]

Picture a place with a mix of age-old traditions in a modern urban city — that’s Tokyo. If you’ve ever spoken with a friend who has visited Tokyo, about the city, then you’ll know it is a must see! Whether you’re sho [...]

Nestled amongst the towering Japanese Alps, Hakuba’s playground is an absolute delight for those who love to get deep into the mountains and far away from the commercial ski resorts. For anyone who has been to Hakuba this is [...]

If you’ve received a quote from us, you’ll know that it mentions ‘Mountainwatch Travel customer service’. Ever wondered exactly what that includes? Outside of the self-explanatory ‘pick up and drop of [...]

Ever thought about skiing Niseko in Japan? If not, then you should. And you should go there. Powder snow is the best of both worlds – perfect for beginners as it creates a soft landing, perfect for experienced skiers looking [...]

Japan has one of the most advanced and extensive rail networks in the world. Why not take advantage of this on your next Japan holiday? Many of our customers are delighted just to have experienced riding a bullet train and in most [...]

We’re answering the question that has divided skiers and snowboarders – is Niseko or Hakuba better? Check out the big mountain skiing on offer in Hakuba. Of all the questions we, as the staff of Mountainwatch Travel, g [...]

Cortina is a name that going a few years back, only a handful of people recognised. Some riders who had been to Hakuba even failed to realise it was there. However, even the best-kept secret gets out. A decision in the 2009/10 se [...]