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Ikon Pass Offers the Best of Asia With Nine New Destinations Throughout Japan, China and South Korea for Winter 25/26

Ikon Pass Offers the Best of Asia With Nine New Destinations Throughout Japan, China and South Korea for Winter 25/26

Ski & Ride Up to 77 Days Total in the Legendary Snow of AsiaIkon Pass invites skiers and riders to adventure further into Asia throughout winter 25/26 as Niseko United and Arai Mountain Resort are joined by Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, Mt.T, Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, Furano Ski Resort, APPI Resort, NEKOMA Mountain, and Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Japan, plus Yunding Snow Park in China, and Mona Yongpyong in South Korea. Ikon Pass now offers up to 77 days total throughout Asia for winter 25/26, with access to snow at 72 global destinations across five continents and 13 countries.Ikon Pass holders will have 7-days combined access at Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort and 7-days each at all other new Asian destinations with no blackout dates, and 5-days combined access at Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort and 5-days each at all other new Asian destinations on Ikon Base Pass with no blackout dates. There is no access to new destinations on the Ikon Session Pass."Ikon Pass is the winter gateway for anyone who wants to ski or ride the best of Asia, now with access to 11 destinations throughout Japan, China and South Korea," said Matt Bowers, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Alterra Mountain Company. "With marquee destinations on Hokkaido and in the Nagano Area joining Niseko United and Arai Mountain Resort in Japan, plus the hidden Japan of the Tohoku Region, along with Olympic venues in Japan, China and South Korea, Ikon Pass now offers extensive access for Ikon Pass holders in even more of the best snow regions on the planet."JAPANShiga Kogen Mountain ResortHigh 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 MountainRising 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.Myoko Suginohara Ski ResortGracing 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 ...Full story available on Benzinga.com