With waist-deep powder, aprés-ski onsen soaks, and slope-side ramen, Japan has quickly risen to become one of the most popular winter ski destinations in the world.
Ikon Pass, Alterra Mountain Company’s global multi-resort access pass, is expanding to six new destinations in Japan for the upcoming 2025-26 season, as well as two new mountains in China and South Korea.
In addition to Niseko United and Arai Mountain Resort, the pass now includes the Japanese mountains Shiga Kogen, Myoko Suginohara, Mount T, Furano, APPI Resort, NEKOMA Mountain, and Zao Onsen, plus Yunding Snow Park in China and Mona Yongpyong in South Korea.
With up to 77 days of skiing and riding across Asia and no blackout dates for most tiers, travelers can combine marquee resorts with lesser-known, culturally immersive escapes. For instance, holders of the Ikon’s flagship pass will have seven days of combined access at Shiga Kogen, Japan, and seven days each at all other new Asian destinations. The most affordable Ikon Base Pass includes five days combined access at Shiga Kogen, plus five days each at all other new Asian destinations with no blackout dates. Following a recent price increase, the Ikon Pass costs around $1,519, while the Ikon Base Pass costs $1,009.
The new resorts cater to all levels and terrain—whether you’re chasing deep powder, long groomers, or Olympic-caliber runs—giving pass holders access to some of Asia’s most iconic, and underrated, snow regions. Here’s what to know about Ikon Pass’s newly added mountains across Japan, China, and South Korea, including where to stay in each.
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