Condé Nast TravelerOct 23, 2025
Ikon Pass Holders Can Now Ski 9 More Mountains in Asia
Ikon Pass just added new destinations across Japan, China, and South Korea for the 2025-26 season. Here's where to stay at each.
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- Niseko UnitedSight100km south of Sapporo, Niseko Annupuri is a part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and is the…
- Shiga KogenSightJapan's largest ski destination, 3.5 hours from Tokyo
- Myoko SuginoharaSightJapan's second-longest groomed run, over 5 miles
- Mount TSightdelivers deep natural powder and steep terrain
- FuranoSightoffers options for every level, including backcountry
- APPI ResortSightpairs silky, wide-open terrain with practical amenities
- Zao OnsenSightfamous for its Snow Monsters, fir trees shaped by winds
- Yunding Snow ParkSightOlympic-caliber terrain, hour from Beijing by rail
- Mona YongpyongSightSouth Korea's premier winter resort, largest in Korea
- SenjukakuHotelopen-air hot spring baths and mountain views
- Wafu-no Yado MasuyaHotelelevated yet authentic ryokan
- Hotel TsubakinoHoteleasily accessible and unique stay
- Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen HotelHoteleasy on-site mountain access
- Inawashiro Kankou HotelHotelendless amenities, from spa to ski
- Lake Village Donaludo PensionHotelhigh-quality hospitality
- Pension FolkloreHotelpicture-perfect mountain views
- KofukanHotelski-to-door (and shuttle) access
- The Address AkakuraHotelcozy base in the heart of the village
- Apikogen Mori no HotelHotelsaunas and hot spring baths walking distance from base
- ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen ResortHotelski-in/ski-out access and amenities
- ANA Crowne PlazaHotelon-site mountain access
- Furano Yayoi-houseHotelcondo rental with easy access
- Chalet FuyuriHotelapartment-style accommodations near base
- Fenix FuranoHotelski-to-door hotel
- Arai Mountain ResortSight
- NEKOMA MountainSight