WIN a £10,000 Winter Holiday to Japan!

Grand prize – Winter holiday to Skye Niseko resort in Hokkaido

Lauded as one of the world’s “top hotel openings of 2018”, luxury resort Skye Niseko opens on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido in December. This much-anticipated ski-in, ski-out hotel brings a whole new level of luxury to the incredible winter sports playground of Niseko, which is renowned worldwide for its powder snow – and lots and lots of it!

This winter, one lucky prize winner and their companion will be whisked from London – with flights provided courtesy of JTB Europe – to Sapporo in Hokkaido, for a winter wonderland adventure like no other. A private transfer will take you from the airport, through a landscape of fields and peaks blanketed in white, along the edge of frozen lakes, and past temples layered with snow – up into Niseko resort. You’ll know you’re nearly there when you spot the dramatic volcanic, snow-capped cone of Mt Yotei – Hokkaido’s own version of Mt Fuji! 

Equally unmissable is your home for five nights – the spectacular Skye Niseko, at the base of Mt Niseko-Annupuri in Grand Hirafu, with its striking glass construction and exterior cladding inspired by snowdrifts. Inside, the contemporary Japanese aesthetic heroes wood, stone and natural light, as well as magnificent views in every direction. You’ll stay in a spacious one- or two-bedroom apartment, with twin or double bed, a full kitchen, a washer/dryer, Smart TV and internet access. Daily Western or Japanese breakfast for two is included.

The perfect holiday for ski lovers...
Skye Niseko has a prime position close to the piste, with ski-in and ski-out access. Zoom to the top of Mt Niseko-Annupuri via the nearby Ace Quad Lift or Hirafu Gondola – your gateway to 47km of groomed pistes across four linked resorts, Hirafu, Hanazono, Annupuri and Niseko Village (Higashiyama). The prize includes five day’s ski rental and all-mountain lift passes for five days (for two), so you can head straight off. 

...And for ski beginners 
The prize also includes an incredible five days of free ski or snowboard lessons at the Go Snow school, with lessons taught in English with international experts. At the end of the day you can ski straight back into Skye Niseko’s Ski Valet where staff will rack your gear and warm and dry your boots for the next day’s adventure.

Soak away any aches in Skye Niseko’s sleek natural mineral hot spring (onsen) – après ski, Japan style! There are separate tubs for men and women, as well as a private tub. It’s a quintessentially Japanese experience that’s not to be missed. 

More prizes to win 
As well enjoying the wintry spectacle of Japan’s stunning northern island, by entering this competition you’ll also be in with the chance to win one of these four amazing runners up prizes:

Dinner for two at London’s favourite ramen restaurant, Tonkotsu, where you can dine in Japanese noodle heaven, enjoying lip-smacking bowls of steaming tonkotsu ramen, or their summer hiyashi noodles, with unlimited alcohol and a free bottle of Single Malt Nikka Whisky. (Total value £150).