Disabled Winter Sports Japan
Disabled Winter Sports Japan
Hello,
My 13 year daughter is a member of DWA (Disabled Winter Sports) in Australia.
We are considering a ski trip to Japan in late December 2025/ early January 2026.
Is there any particular resorts that are well suited to sit skiers?
Any companies or organisations that can help us with organising this holiday?
We would like to hire the equipment and a guide or time on the slopes, like what is possible in Australia with DWA.
Thanks in advance
Tom
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Hi Tom,
I know Myoko Snowsports have adaptive trained instructor(s). They operate at 3 fields all in close proximity, and all 3 would be suitable.
There is a kiwi based adaptive guide in Wanaka (NZ) who works there every year. I can’t remember his name. I am an able bodied skier & have skiied several seasons in Japan with my son. Since then he has had a C5 spinal cord injury & now skis a bi-ski with tether here in NZ. I am going to Japan this coming season to scout suitable accommodation (and to ski of course!).
I know that the Lotte Arai resort has suitable accommodation, but it is quite expensive. Possibly the best field for adaptive skiing is Myoko Suginohara as many of the runs are wide open.
Another region is Yuzawa. The Japanese para ski team train there but I don’t know of any english speaking instructors or suitable accommodation.
Hiring equipment could be a problem unless Myoko Snowsports have some. I’d recommend contacting them & they might be able to advise you.
Good luck, be interested to hear how you get on
Regards, Guy
Thanks for your reply Guy. I really appreciate it.
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