Ikon Pass Announces Nine New Destinations Across Asia

October 23rd, 2025
Furano is now Ikon Pass partner resort.

Mountainwatch | Press Release

The Ikon Pass crew has announced nine new destinations across Asia – including Shiga Kogen, Furano, Myoko Suginohara, Appi Resort and more – joining long-time favourites Niseko United and Lotte Arai Resort.

Fresh off an incredible snow season in the Snowies, Thredbo is already looking ahead to Winter 2026 – and there’s plenty to get excited about. Thredbo Winter 2026 Season Passes are now on sale, and guests can add on an Ikon Base Pass for just $525 AUD to take their winter adventures global. Learn more about Thredbo’s Season Pass and Ikon Base Pass Add On here.

As part of the Ikon Pass community, Thredbo pass holders can link their home mountain to 64 world-class destinations across the globe – now including 11 in Asia, from Japan’s legendary powder fields to South Korea’s Olympic slopes and China’s modern alpine resort.

Ikon Base Pass holders enjoy five days at each destination – meaning more turns, more powder, and more adventure than ever before.

Amber Grocock dropping into Gated Valley in Shiga Kogen. Photo: Jimmy Williams

Japan

Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort

High in the Japanese Rockies, Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort delivers pow at its purest. As Japan’s largest and highest ski destination, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve boasts 18 interconnected ski areas, championship runs, and one of the country’s longest seasons – from late November to late May. From family-friendly cruisers to off-piste powder zones, it’s a vast winter playground with views that stretch to Mt. Fuji.

NEKOMA Mountain

Rising above Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima, NEKOMA Mountain combines unique North and South experiences into one of Japan’s largest ski destinations. On the South side, discover long, varied runs with sweeping views. Across the north, expect refill after refill of dry, whispery powder. Surrounded by history and heritage, NEKOMA Mountain delivers endless turns, deep snow, and culturally rich adventures.

Joey Stanco, deep in the Suginohara trees.

Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort

Gracing the slopes of Mt. Myoko in Japan, Suginohara is famed for its abundant powder snowfall averaging 13.4 meters annually, 1,124 meters of vertical, and one of the country’s longest groomed runs at 8.5 km. Just two hours from Tokyo, with nearby Shinkansen stations and highway access, this Niigata gem combines world-class skiing with seamless travel. Wide-open terrain, sweeping lake views, and powder-filled steeps make it a playground for big turns, long laps, and pure Japanese flow.

APPI Resort

At APPI Resort, the ride is all about the glide. One of Japan’s largest resorts, APPI delivers wide-open terrain, over 10 meters of snowfall, and some of the country’s longest groomed runs. Set in Iwate Prefecture, its unique climate creates phenomenal powder – light, silky. Paired with refined comforts, from soothing onsen to diverse gourmet dining, every lap strikes a balance of nature, culture, and flow.

APPI Kogen is renowned for its perfect groomed runs but, as Drew Jolowizc knows, the trees are where it’s at! Photo: Dylan Robinson

Furano Ski Resort

Furano Ski Resort is where the Powder Belt peaks. Two distinct zones – Furano and Kitanomine – offer terrain for every style, from untouched lines to World Cup runs. Known for “Bonchi Powder,” Furano’s snow is light, dry, and deep, set against a basin backdrop that delivers sun, scenery, and pure northern magic.

Mt.T

Renowned as “The Ultimate Powder Field,” Mt.T (Tenjindaira) by Hoshino Resorts is an extraordinary bucket list destination where advanced and expert skiers and riders can blanket themselves in powdery deep turns. With 15 metres of annual snowfall, steep dynamic terrain, and the backdrop of Mt. Tanigawa’s twin peaks, it stands as one of Japan’s most prolific and rewarding regions to ski and ride.

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

High in Yamagata’s mountains, Zao Onsen Ski Resort is home to Japan’s legendary “Snow Monsters” – rime-covered fir trees shaped by Siberian winds. Ski among these towering white giants on the nearly 9 km Snow Monster Course, then unwind in natural hot springs as steam rises through the snow. This is Japan’s winter magic, alive and moving.

Skiing through the ‘snow monsters’ un Zao Onsen is a unique experience. Photo: Luke Kneller

China

Yunding Snow Park

Set in the snowy mountains of northern China, just an hour from Beijing by high-speed rail, Yunding Snow Park is one of Asia’s best ski experiences. A host of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and other world-class competitions, this four-season resort pairs elite terrain with modern infrastructure, including the legendary halfpipe ridden by Olympians Eileen Gu and Shaun White. Beyond the turns, this Chinese icon offers sunlit slopes and ski-in/ski-out access for all abilities, robust restaurant options, on-mountain lodging, and off-slope adventures.

South Korea

Mona Yongpyong

Nestled in Pyeongchang, Mona Yongpyong is South Korea’s most storied mountain resort, famed as a host of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games. With its iconic Rainbow Course, sweeping slopes on Mt. Balwangsan, and year-round leisure offerings, it’s a destination where world-class competition, culture, and adventure collide.

Learn more about all of the Ikon Pass destinations here.