Top hotels in Japan to book for your winter holidays

Looking forward to the winter holidays at a luxury ski resort? Book with some of the best hotels and ski resorts in Japan to enjoy special room rates and other perks such as discounts on ski gear.  

Lotte Arai Resort, Myoko 

Located on the slopes of Mount Okenashi in the city of Myoto in Niigata prefecture, Lotte Arai Resort features rustic rooms with exposed-beam ceilings, boasting views of Okenashiyama’s slopes beyond. Its several venues encompass a steak house, a restaurant serving elevated Japanese cuisine and even a karaoke bar, ensuring you won’t have to wander too far for entertainment and fuel. 

Soak your tired muscles in the giant open-air Hoshizora onsen under the night sky, or splash about in the resort’s light-filled indoor pool. For the ultimate indulgence, head to Spa Manna, a pampering destination offering the latest Japanese and Korean beauty treatments, adding a luxurious touch to your ski holiday. 

The offer: Book by 15 November to enjoy a 10 per cent discount on three or more nights’ stay during 16-27 December 2023 or 4 January 2024 to 12 May 2024, as well as a 30 per cent discount on gear rental at Salomon Station. 

Yu Kiroro, Hokkaido 

Facing the snowy white forests of the Yoichi mountains, this luxurious Japanese lodge will define your idea of a ski holiday. Ideal for powder fanatics, Kiroro Resort is located right by Hokkaido’s “powder triangle” – a famed stretch of soft snowy heaven connecting Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano. As well as a ski valet and modern cosy rooms big enough for the entire family, the lodge has an onsen where you can soak away any aches and pains earned on the slopes. 

The offer: Book by 31 October to get an early bird discount on all stays between 1 December 2023 and 6 May 2024, with additional reductions for those staying three nights or more, and to enjoy a complimentary one-time private onsen. 

Hilton Niseko Village, Hokkaido 

It’s impossible to miss this horseshoe-shaped hotel stood at the base of Mount Annupuri. In the winter, you can ride a gondola right to the top of the mountain and ski down its slopes straight back into the hotel – ideal after a long day up in Annupuri’s heights. Bask in the view of Mount Yotei from the hotel’s steaming onsen and recharge with a meal at its choice of restaurants specialising in showy teppanyaki, meticulously crafted sushi and more. 

The offer: Book before 31 October and stay between 11 December 2023 and 31 March 2024 to enjoy special room rates. Limited offers are available: it’s first come, first served.