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 [...]