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Colorado Saram logo with mountain icon and yellow, red, and blue colors representing Colorado's flag, symbolizing the blend of Colorado lifestyle and international adventure travel.Colorado Saram logo with mountain icon and yellow, red, and blue colors representing Colorado's flag, symbolizing the blend of Colorado lifestyle and international adventure travel.
Colorado Saram logo with mountain icon and yellow, red, and blue colors representing Colorado's flag, symbolizing the blend of Colorado lifestyle and international adventure travel.Colorado Saram logo with mountain icon and yellow, red, and blue colors representing Colorado's flag, symbolizing the blend of Colorado lifestyle and international adventure travel.

Japan Ski & Travel Guide

Niseko, Rusutsu & Japow Adventures

This Japan Ski Travel Guide is built for independent adventurers chasing deep turns, real snow, and real experiences — starting in Hokkaido, home to legendary resorts like Niseko and Rusutsu.

Whether you’re planning your first ski trip to Japan or coming back for more Japow, you’ll find honest advice, resort breakdowns, and original ski-inspired gear here — all created from firsthand experience.

More resort guides, tips, and trip planning resources coming soon.

This Japan Ski Travel Guide is built for independent adventurers chasing deep turns, real snow, and real experiences — starting in Hokkaido, home to legendary resorts like Niseko and Rusutsu.

Whether you're planning your first ski trip to Japan or coming back for more Japow, you'll find honest advice, resort breakdowns, and original ski-inspired gear here — all created from firsthand experience.

More resort guides, tips, and trip planning resources coming soon.

Hokkaido Ski Adventures

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Get ready to dive into detailed guides on Japan’s premier ski destinations.We’ll cover everything from the best resorts and local eateries to tips on navigating the snowy terrains of Hokkaido.

Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a curious newcomer, our upcoming content will equip you with all you need for an unforgettable winter escapade.

Coming Soon:

Get ready to dive into detailed guides on Japan's premier ski destinations.We'll cover everything from the best resorts and local eateries to tips on navigating the snowy terrains of Hokkaido.

Whether you're a seasoned skier or a curious newcomer, our upcoming content will equip you with all you need for an unforgettable winter escapade.

Colorado Saram and his brother stand with skis at the snowy base of Niseko Annupuri Gondola in Hokkaido, Japan — a top Japow ski destination.

Japow Apparel Collection

Can’t find cool ski gear that actually reps your favorite Japanese resorts? We couldn’t either — so we designed our own.

While skiing Niseko and Rusutsu, we noticed a serious lack of stylish, resort-specific apparel — and when we did find something, it came with a premium price tag. So we built a collection of Japow-inspired shirts and hoodies that are both affordable and designed for skiers who want to take a little Hokkaido powder stoke home with them.

Explore the current collection below — with more designs coming soon.

Skier taking a selfie at the base of Niseko on a heavy powder day in Hokkaido, Japan. Dressed in a white ski jacket, mirrored goggles, and a beanie with a Colorado Saram patch, they are covered in fresh snow as skiers and gondolas fade into the snowy background.
Rusutsu Japow Hokkaido Tee in Black, designed with DryBlend® fabric for a comfortable and stylish fit.
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Rusutsu Japow Hokkaido Tee

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Deep navy Rusutsu Japow Hokkaido long sleeve tee featuring a Japan flag and bold lettering.
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Rusutsu Japow Hokkaido Long Sleeve Tee

$25

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Rusutsu Japow Hokkaido Hoodie in Team Royal. Soft and durable hoodie for Japan ski enthusiasts.
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Rusutsu Japow Hokkaido Hoodie

$35 – $36

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Front view of the Retro Rusutsu Japow Trucker Hat in silver and black – retro ski badge design with mesh back and flat bill
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Retro Rusutsu Japow Trucker Hat

$20

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Retro Rusutsu Japow Raglan Tee in Black, combining vintage ski vibes with a soft and breathable raglan fit.
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Retro Rusutsu Japow Raglan Tee

$25

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Heather Navy Retro Rusutsu Japow Long Sleeve Tee featuring a vintage ski graphic and Japanese "Buried in Snow!" text, perfect for ski and snowboard lovers.
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Retro Rusutsu Japow Long Sleeve Tee

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Retro Rusutsu Japow Hoodie in White, featuring a classic Japow design with retro ski aesthetics and Japanese-inspired elements.
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Retro Rusutsu Japow Hoodie

$35 – $36

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Kelly Green Retro Rusutsu Japow T-Shirt with a vintage Japow ski and snowboard design, perfect for Hokkaido powder lovers.
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Retro Rusutsu Japow DryBlend® Tee

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Retro Niseko Japow trucker hat in navy – right front angle
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Retro Niseko Japow Trucker Hat

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White & Red Retro Niseko Japow Raglan Tee featuring a classic baseball-style fit, ski-patch design, and Japanese "Buried in Snow!" text.
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Retro Niseko Japow Raglan Tee

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True Royal Blue Retro Niseko Japow Long Sleeve Tee featuring a vintage ski-patch design inspired by Hokkaido’s legendary Japow powder.
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Retro Niseko Japow Long Sleeve Tee

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White Retro Niseko Japow Hoodie featuring a retro ski-patch inspired by Japan’s epic Japow powder. A must-have for ski and snowboard enthusiasts.
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Retro Niseko Japow Hoodie

$35 – $38

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Retro Niseko Japow T-Shirt – Dark Heather | Japow Ski Tee, Dark Heather gray Retro Niseko Japow T-Shirt with a bold, vintage-style design inspired by Hokkaido’s deep powder snow.
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Retro Niseko Japow DryBlend® Tee

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Navy blue Niseko Japow Hokkaido T-Shirt showcasing a sleek design for ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Crafted with DryBlend® fabric for breathability and all-day wear.
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Niseko Japow Hokkaido Tee

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Heather navy unisex long sleeve tee with the Niseko Japow Hokkaido design, great for representing Japan’s premier ski destination.
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Niseko Japow Hokkaido Long Sleeve Tee

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Niseko Japow Hokkaido Hoodie in Navy Blazer. Perfect après-ski hoodie for Japan powder lovers.
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Niseko Japow Hokkaido Hoodie

$35 – $36

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JAPOW Unisex Tee - 雪の中に埋もれる” (Yuki no naka ni umoreru): This phrase means “to be buried in the snow.” It conveys the idea of deep, soft snow that can envelop you, much like the legendary powder snow in Hokkaido.
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JAPOW T-Shirt – Buried in Snow

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JAPOW Unisex Long Sleeve Tee - 雪の中に埋もれる” (Yuki no naka ni umoreru): This phrase means “to be buried in the snow.” It conveys the idea of deep, soft snow that can envelop you, much like the legendary powder snow in Hokkaido.
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JAPOW Long Sleeve - Buried in Snow

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JAPOW Unisex Hoodie - 雪の中に埋もれる” (Yuki no naka ni umoreru): This phrase means “to be buried in the snow.” It conveys the idea of deep, soft snow that can envelop you, much like the legendary powder snow in Hokkaido.
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JAPOW Hoodie – Buried in Snow

$35 – $38

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JAPOW 3/4 Sleeve Shirt_Navy
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JAPOW 3/4 Sleeve Raglan Tee

$22

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Hokkaido, Japan, Land of the Rising Pow T-shirt
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Hokkaido Japow T-Shirt

$20

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Hokkaido Japow rope hat in light blue and white – front view with flag patch and retro rope accent
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Hokkaido Japow Rope Hat – Rusutsu Edition

$20

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Front view of the Niseko Japow rope hat in black and white – vintage flag design with rope detail and unstructured 5-panel fit
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Hokkaido Japow Rope Hat – Niseko Edition

$20

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Hokkaido, Japan "Land of the Rising Pow" long sleeve shirt
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Hokkaido Japow Long Sleeve Tee

$24

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Hokkaido, Japan - The Land of the Rising Pow custom hoodie
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Hokkaido Japow Hoodie

$35

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Essential Japan Travel Info

Time in Japan: JST

16 Hours Ahead of MST

Denver: Saturday, 3:00 pm

Tokyo: Sunday, 7:00 am

16 Hours Ahead of MST

Denver: Saturday, 3:00 pm

Tokyo: Sunday, 7:00 am

Japanese Currency:

Yen ¥ (JPY)

USD $1.00 = ¥ 152.5

* Subject to fluctuation

Things to Know in Japan:

Capital: Tokyo

Primary Int’l Airports: Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) in Tokyo – New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo for Hokkaido

Spoken Language: Japanese

Written Languages:

  1. Hiragana (ひらがな): Used for native or naturalized Japanese words and grammatical elements. Example: こんにちは (konnichiwa).
  2. Katakana (カタカナ): Used for foreign words, loanwords, scientific terms, and emphasis. Example: レストラン (restaurant).
  3. Kanji (漢字): Adopted Chinese characters with intrinsic meanings. Example: 日本 (Japan).

Population: 122.6 million

    Tokyo: 9.5 million

    Yokohama: 3.69 million

    Osaka: 2.67 million

    Nagoya: 2.27 million

    Sapporo: 1.91 million

Capital: Tokyo

Primary Int'l Airports: Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) in Tokyo - New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo for Hokkaido

Spoken Language: Japanese

Written Languages:

  1. Hiragana (ひらがな): Used for native or naturalized Japanese words and grammatical elements. Example: こんにちは (konnichiwa).
  2. Katakana (カタカナ): Used for foreign words, loanwords, scientific terms, and emphasis. Example: レストラン (restaurant).
  3. Kanji (漢字): Adopted Chinese characters with intrinsic meanings. Example: 日本 (Japan).

Population: 122.6 million

Tokyo: 9.5 million

Yokohama: 3.69 million

Osaka: 2.67 million

Nagoya: 2.27 million

Sapporo: 1.91 million

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