Ski Resort Rankings 2025-2026 Announced by Vote: User Feedback Revealed

The Japan Food and Beverage Foreigner Employment Association (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naoki Taguchi), which operates one of Japan's largest ski resort information sites, "SURF&SNOW," has released the results of a questionnaire survey regarding ski resort usage for the 2025-2026 winter season.

This season's survey compiled results for six themes across five areas (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, and West Japan): "Recommended for Snow Girls," "Seriously Good Food," "Satisfying Even Without Skiing," "Best Staff Service," "Beginner-Friendly," and "Hidden Gems." Additionally, special information essential for skiers was also collected. Please use this as a reference for choosing a ski resort for the 2026-2027 winter season.

SURF&SNOW Ski Resort Ranking 2025-2026 [Announcing Area-Specific Ski Resort Rankings for All Six Categories] The "SURF&SNOW SKI RESORT RANKING" for 2025-2026 will be announced in a ranking format by area, based on the results of a questionnaire covering six useful themes for choosing a ski resort.

Ski Resort Ranking Survey Overview Period: February 27 - May 31, 2026 Implementation: In-house survey (questionnaire on SURF&SNOW) Target: Users who visited a ski resort during the 2025-2026 season (males and females, teens to 60s) Method: Web questionnaire conducted on the SURF&SNOW website Number of votes: 7,579

【Ranking Announcement】 Results: ① Which ski resorts are recommended for snow girls? For female skiers and snowboarders, comfort on the slopes is a crucial point. Recent ski resorts are full of detailed hospitality, including clean, well-equipped powder rooms, amenities, and even special discount services for women. The survey showed high support for female-friendly slopes where visitors can enjoy a stylish and comfortable winter moment.

Recommended Ski Resorts for Snow Girls ■ Hokkaido Area 1. Rusutsu Resort 2. Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Area 3. Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort 4. Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Ski Area 5. Furano Ski Resort

Tohoku Area 1. Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 2. EN RESORT Grandeco Snow Resort 3. Appi Kogen Ski Resort 4. Zao Onsen Ski Resort 5. Aizu Kogen Nango Ski Area

Kanto Area 1. Kawaba Ski Resort 2. Tambara Ski Park 3. White World Oze Iwakura 4. Minakami Kogen Ski Resort 5. Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort

Koshinetsu Area 1. Kandatsu Snow Resort 2. Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama 3. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort 4. GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort 5. Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area

West Japan Area 1. Grandsnow Okuibuki 2. Takasu Snow Park 3. Meiho Ski Resort 4. JAM Fukui Katsuyama Mountain Resort 5. Dynaland

② Which ski resorts have seriously good food? The enjoyment of skiing and snowboarding isn't just about snow quality and scenery; the exceptional slope-side gourmet, or "gere-shoku," that satisfies post-skiing hunger is a major attraction. Recently, it has gained attention, being featured in media as "slope-side meals." From seasonal tastes unique to the region to authentic dishes by famous chefs, there's a lineup of exquisite items that make you want to visit just for the food.

Ski Resorts with Seriously Good Food ■ Hokkaido Area 1. Rusutsu Resort 2. Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Area 3. Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort 4. Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Ski Area 5. Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU

Tohoku Area 1. Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 2. Aizu Kogen Nango Ski Area 3. Zao Onsen Ski Resort 4. Appi Kogen Ski Resort 5. Geto Kogen Resort 5. EN RESORT Grandeco Snow Resort

Kanto Area 1. Kawaba Ski Resort 2. White World Oze Iwakura 3. Minakami Kogen Ski Resort 4. Ogna Hotaka Ski Resort 5. Tambara Ski Park

Koshinetsu Area 1. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort 2. Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama 3. Togakushi Ski Area 4. Ontake Ski Resort 5. Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

West Japan Area 1. Grandsnow Okuibuki 2. Takasu Snow Park 3. JAM Fukui Katsuyama Mountain Resort 4. Meiho Ski Resort 5. Hida Nagareha Ski Area

③ Which ski resorts are satisfying even without skiing? The thrill of the snowy mountains isn't just about skiing down slopes. Luxurious moments extend beyond the slopes, such as sky terraces with breathtaking views from the summit, famous hot springs that warm your chilled body to the core, or strolling and eating in charming hot spring towns. Spots where you can fully enjoy a special, extraordinary winter experience without ski gear garnered many votes.

Satisfying Ski Resorts Even Without Skiing ■ Hokkaido Area 1. Rusutsu Resort 2. Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Ski Area 3. Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU 4. Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Area 5. Furano Ski Resort

Tohoku Area 1. Zao Onsen Ski Resort 2. Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 3. Appi Kogen Ski Resort 4. Aizu Kogen Nango Ski Area 5. EN RESORT Grandeco Snow Resort

Kanto Area 1. Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort 2. Minakami Kogen Ski Resort 3. White World Oze Iwakura 4. Kawaba Ski Resort 5. Karuizawa Snow Park

Koshinetsu Area 1. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort 2. Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field 3. Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort 4. Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort 5. GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort 5. Naeba Ski Resort

West Japan Area 1. Grandsnow Okuibuki 2. Takasu Snow Park 3. JAM Fukui Katsuyama Mountain Resort 4. Biwako Valley 5. Meiho Ski Resort 5. Hida Nagareha Ski Area

④ Which ski resorts have the best staff service? While excellent snow quality and amazing courses are certainly attractive, what makes a trip most memorable is the warmth of the people you meet. Supportive help when you're in trouble and cheerful service that energizes the slopes make everyone happy. Resorts full of hospitality, where users felt they would "want to come again," were ranked highly.

Ski Resorts with the Best Staff Service ■ Hokkaido Area 1. Rusutsu Resort 2. Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Area 3. Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Ski Area 4. KIRORO SNOW WORLD 5. Furano Ski Resort

Tohoku Area 1. Hoshino Resorts