Why Book With MW - MountainWatch Travel

WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN OUR PACKAGES AND HOPE WE CAN FACILITATE YOUR DREAM SKI HOLIDAY. HERE’S A FEW REASONS TO BOOK YOUR NEXT SKI TRIP WITH MOUNTAINWATCH TRAVEL.

Certified Experience

Our team travels to Japan each year and has first-hand experience and knowledge of the ski resort, which ensures we're giving you the best expert advice.

Competitive Pricing

We are affiliated with major airlines, ski resorts and properties around the world. We take thousands of people skiing every year and this volume gives us access to the best rates. These rates are always passed to our clients ensuring you receive the best value for money.

Book Now Pay Later

All of our land packages can be secured with an initial deposit and full payment is not required until closer to your travel dates. This means you can book in the best deals and accommodation now so you don't miss out.

Great Support

Right from your initial enquiry and quote through to your stay in Japan and return trip home we guarantee to offer the highest level of service.

In Resort Services

We have an office in Hakuba that is open 7 days a week during the winter season which allows us to provide a great service in Japan. We provide welcome drinks, complimentary mountain guiding and we're on hand for anything you need during your stay.

Customised Packages

All our packages can be completely customised to suit what you're after. Whether you want a fully inclusive package with flights and everything in resort or if you're just after accommodation, we can help!

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nicky sullivan

Lizzie was so helpful, gave us some options and advice to help us pinpoint where we wanted to go. And once we had booked provided some really helpful travel advice and answering questions we had. Easy to deal with, everything was smooth and we had a great time.

Shelly Drewitz

Calum was awesome at helping us every step of the way with our trip. We got a great deal on the accommodation and ski lift, and we will definitely come back to Mountainwatch next time based on his excellent service.

Mark K Grant

I booked my Japan ski holiday through Mountainwatch. Very professional and when we arrived in Japan all was laid out for us. The accommodation was even nicer than expected. KIrsty was very good to work with and made things very easy!!!! will book again next season.

Jess

Great experience booking through this company, our contact Anna was brilliant, and organised a fantastic ski trip for us. The travel was all clearly laid out, the accommodation was lovely, the ski field was fantastic, great range of local dining options and bars.

Brett A

Mountain Watch are great, well organised and excellent advice on locations and accommodation. Highly recommended!

darren martin

Thanks Kirsty for helping arrange our family trip to Myoko for Xmas 2025, we had an amazing time

Jan Kelly

Thanks Kirsty, once again your arrangements for us in Japan worked very well. We’ll have no hesitation about touching base with you before we make another booking….. not sure if we’ll be organised by June, but we’ll see. Have a great season yourself and keep up the good work at MountainWatch. Regards Jan and Tom

Samantha Farr

Our trip to Hakuba and Tokyo was so smooth and easy thanks to the help of Justine. Hotel was great and in a perfect location and it was very smooth having all our extras like lessons and rentals booked and sorted before we arrived. Would 100% book through Mountainwatch Travel again!

John Durham

This is the second year that Kristy has organized travel arrangements for a skiing holiday to Furano in Japan, for us. It is the second time that those arrangements have been fulfilled seamlessly. No hassles, as planned and on time. Perfect, and will use Mountainwatchj Travel again. John Durham

Simone B

We booked through Anna O’Malley for our stay in Nozawa onsen Village in Japan. Seamless service, prompt, and pricing reasonable. The Shimataya View Hotel, was a lovely stay. Room size was large, great views, and Amazing service from Staff. Momoi and Eloisa couldn’t help enough- from dinner reservations to organising luggage to Tokyo. Property is older, though clean, well maintained. 10 min walk to slopes, 5 min walk to village centre. I recommend Mountain Watch, and this property. Photos are the view from our room.

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