The winter wonderland escape: Higashiyama Niseko Village, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Hokkaido’s powdery slopes are on your doorstep at the exclusive Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton winter sanctuary overlooking a mountainous landscape. Snow holidays don’t get much better than this: the hillside resort opens onto the Niseko United Ski Area, which boasts 70 ski runs, 50km of slopes and, for the adventurous, 30km of backcountry skiing. No wintery Japanese holiday is complete without a dip in an onsen, and the resort offers access to its indoor and outdoor baths. A do san (cultural concierge) will also be appointed to you for the duration of your stay to cater to your sightseeing needs, whether that includes reindeer sleddging or snow rafting with the family. Wind down with Ume Lounge’s wide range of Japanese whiskeys by the fireplace and treat yourself to an omakase experience at Sushi Nagi.