Kyoto was once the nation’s capital, before being moved to Tokyo in 1868. While it is no longer the capital, it is still the heart and soul of Japan. Kyoto offers visitors a look into a well preserved history, traditions and cultures of years gone by. With 17 UNESCO world heritage sites as well as breathtaking scenery and warm and welcoming people, Kyoto is a destination to put on your list.
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Featured Kyoto Articles
From Hokkaido to Honshu: Japan’s 2024/25 Season in Review
If you thought Japan’s ski magic had peaked in recent years – think again. The 2024/25 winter season has been nothing short of legendary, with record-breaking snowfall painting the country white from Hokkaido to Honshu. W [...]
Japan Hits 7 Metres (23 Feet) of Snow—One of the Deepest Bases in Years!
With over 7 metres of snow, Japan sets a new milestone, claiming the world’s deepest snow base in recent years and double the global average for the year! The 2024/2025 ski season in Japan has been nothing short of epic, with se [...]
The First 2025/26 Early Bird Deals Have Arrived!
Less stress, more fresh tracks! If you’re dreaming of deep pow in Japan, Canada or the USA next season, now is the best time to lock it in. Read on! Here’s everything you need to know about our Early Bird releases, inc [...]
Record-breaking Snowfall Covers Northern Japan
Yet another snowfall record to add to this season! A few inches of snow can bring cities to a standstill, imagine what happens when more than 4 feet of snow falls in just 12 hours! That’s exactly what hit Obihiro, a city on the [...]
Grasshopper’s Japan 2024-2025 Snow Season Outlook, Mid-Season Update
Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper After a record-breaking December with some spots breaking 68-year-old records and some very deep days in Japan we now find ourselves at the end of January. The past 10 days have been relatively dr [...]
Once-in-20-Years Snowfall Sets the Stage for Niseko’s 2025 Season
Niseko’s Just Getting Started! As we gear up to welcome 2025, Niseko is already celebrating with one of its best early-season snow starts in years! By December 17th, the area had recorded an incredible 142cm of snow—its [...]
