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See. Moiwa Quiet slopes in Hokkaidō for a serene skiing experience.

Eat. Niseko Pizza Pizzeria with stone-fired pizza, pasta, and local ingredients. Bang Bang Cafe Japanese pub-style cuisine, including tofu and yakitori, in Hirafu. Fuji Sushi Enjoy fresh sushi and sashimi from the nearby Shakotan Peninsula.

Stay. Black Diamond Lodge Organizes backcountry ski tours and offers affordable stays. Niseko Freedom Inn A 16-room red-brick boutique hotel near the Hanazono ski lift.

Lonely PlanetJul 10, 2026

5 places that locals want you to visit in Japan

Five destinations beloved by those who know Japan best.

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  • Niseko KanrosuiSightNatural spring producing mineral-rich water
  • Izakaya KobitoRestaurant
  • Elsewhere
  • Hirosaki CastleSightHirosaki, JapanHandsome castle surrounded by a large park
  • NeboFestivalHirosaki, JapanRaucous summer celebration with papier-mâché floats
  • Mt MoiwaSightSapporo, JapanSmaller, quieter mountain popular with locals
  • Echigo-Tsumari Art FieldMuseumTokamachi, JapanYear-round exhibition space with triennial festival
  • Museum on Echigo-TsumariMuseumTokamachi, JapanCultural gem with over 300 artworks
  • Kiyotsu Gorge TunnelSightTokamachi, JapanArt installation passage drilled into a mountain
  • BijinbayashiSightTokamachi, JapanBeechwood forest with enchanting scenery
  • Tsubame-SanjoNeighborhoodTsubame, JapanOne of Japan's largest craft centers
  • KagurazakaNeighborhoodTokyo, JapanChic area with French influence and history
  • Zenkō-jiPlace of worshipTokyo, JapanThe temple was built in the 7th century.
  • Akagi-jinjaPlace of worshipTokyo, JapanShrine with outer building designed by Kengo Kuma
  • Awa Odori dance festivalFestivalTokyo, JapanSummer festival with street lanterns
  • Canal CafeCaféTokyo, JapanLovely waterfront Italian restaurant
  • JōgashimaSightMisaki, JapanSmall, quiet island off the Misaki coast
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AfarNov 4, 2025

Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World

Après-ski is a French term that means “after ski(ing)”. The phrase was made popular in the Alps during the rise of commercial skiing in the 1950s, and today, après-ski is an umbrella term for popular ...

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  • FreddiesRestaurantrowdy, American-style bar for shots and dancing on tables
  • Niseko TaproomRestaurantcozy spot for craft beer
  • Hilton Niseko VillageHoteloffers an onsen for a Japanese après-ski experience
  • RakuichiRestaurantserves hearty soba noodles, advance reservations required
  • Bar Gyu+Bardubbed 'the fridge door bar' for its unique entrance
  • Elsewhere
  • Whistler VillageNeighborhoodWhistler, Canadawalkable, shoppable, and safely stumble-able après-ski scene
  • High West DistilleryPubPark City, United Stateslocated in Park City, home to the Sundance Film Festival
  • Badrutt’s Palace HotelHotelSt. Moritz, SwitzerlandFerraris are usually parked out front
  • MooserWirtPubSt. Anton, Austriacalls itself the "world's baddest" après bar
  • Kulm HotelHotelSt. Moritz, Switzerlandcredited as the birthplace of modern winter sports
  • Bus Stop BarBarGrindelwald, Switzerland1960s bus-turned-bar serving Gingerbombs
  • South TyrolNeighborhoodSan Cassiano, Italyvillage for some of the area's best restaurants and hotels
  • FergburgerFast foodQueenstown, New Zealandserves its namesake burger made from prime New Zealand beef
  • YonderCaféQueenstown, New Zealandcoffee-to-closing-time spot delivering live music and comedy
  • Minus 5º Ice BarSightQueenstown, New Zealandice bar where guests are fitted with warm gear
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort’s Vista BarRestaurantCardrona, New Zealandserves champagne and craft beer until 3:30 p.m.
  • Cardrona HotelHotelCardrona, New Zealand161-year-old hotel with a firepit scene
  • Pickle Barrel nightclubPlaceKillington, United Statesraucous night out in Killington
  • Après LoungePlaceDeer Valley, United Stateswooden yurt housing at Montage Deer Valley for champagne and caviar
  • Hotel JeromeHotelAspen, United StatesIt is a brick structure built in the 1880s that is often described as one of the city's major landmarks, its "crown…
  • Mangy MooseRestaurantJackson Hole, United Stateslocal watering hole and live music hot spot since 1967
  • Azul Latin KitchenRestaurantSouth Lake Tahoe, United Statesoffers live music and margaritas in South Lake Tahoe
  • TōstRestaurantNorthstar, United Statesoffers après-ski champagne in the snow at Northstar
  • the Little NellHotelAspen, United States
  • the St. RegisHotelAspen, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 3, 2025

9 Best Places to Ski in 2026

From the Canadian Rockies to Japan, here’s where to go for new on-site mountain lodges, swanky après wellness, and smooth slope-side experiences.

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