Skiing in Asia
Ski Resorts in Asia
J2Ski features 113 Asian Ski Resorts in 6 countries, in mountain ranges from The Himalayas to The Japanese Alps.
Asian Snow Reports
Some of the best Asian Ski Resorts
Top 10 Largest ski areas in Asia
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Asia, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Trails |
|---|---|
| Appi Kogen | 28 miles |
| Happo One | 24 miles |
| Naeba | 27 miles |
| Nozawa Onsen | 19 miles |
| Rusutsu | 25 miles |
| Shahdag | 19 miles |
| Shizukuishi | 21 miles |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 22 miles |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 21 miles |
| Zao | 27 miles |
Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Asia
The highest altitude ski resorts in Asia, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Ab Ali | 7,382ft |
| Dizin | 8,858ft |
| Gokase Highland | 4,626ft |
| Gulmarg | 8,957ft |
| Norikura Kogen Onsen | 5,085ft |
| Shiga Giant | 4,396ft |
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 5,052ft |
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | 5,249ft |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 4,790ft |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 5,052ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Asia
The highest lift-served skiing in Asia, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Ab Ali | 8,694ft |
| Agbulag | 6,759ft |
| Darbandsar | 10,007ft |
| Dizin | 11,647ft |
| Gulmarg | 13,944ft |
| Norikura Kogen Onsen | 6,562ft |
| Shahdag | 8,373ft |
| Shemshak | 10,007ft |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 6,562ft |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 6,562ft |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in Asia
The best beginner ski areas in Asia, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Hotaka Olympia |  |
| Naeba |  |
| Nozawa Onsen | |
| Oze Iwakura | |
| Rusutsu | |
| Sahoro Resort | |
| Shizukuishi | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | |
| Togari Onsen | |
| Zao | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Asia
The best intermediate ski resorts in Asia, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Daisen Kokusai | |
| Dizin | |
| Dynaland | |
| Furano | |
| Happo One |  |
| Kijimadaira | |
| Naeba | |
| Nozawa Onsen | |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | |
| Zao | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Asia
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Asia, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Furano | |
| Gulmarg | |
| Myoko Suginohara | |
| Niseko Annupuri | |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | |
| Nozawa Onsen | |
| Oze Iwakura | |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | |