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Kiroro, a pristine alpine resort in the heart of Hokkaido, is delighted to announce that The Kiroro: A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido has been awarded Best Ski Hotel In Japan at the 2020 World Ski Awards. Offering some of the world’s deepest powder, a charming alpine village along with high end, mountainside accommodations, Kiroro is the ideal snow getaway for this winter season.

Launched in 2013 to elevate standards in the ski industry, the World Ski Awards have become the “Oscars” of ski tourism. The World Ski Awards cover an number of categories such as Best Ski Resort, Best Ski Hotel, Best Ski Chalet and others for each of the world’s top ski tourism countries. Votes are cast by industry professionals and consumers between June and September. The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido was nominated along with 15 other renowned hotels in Japan. More than 2 million votes were cast for the 2020 awards, with The Kiroro emerging as the winner for Best Ski Hotel in Japan.

“We are grateful to see the strong support from our fans and travellers throughout the ski industry, especially during these tough times,” said Hirofumi Watanabe, General Manager of Kiroro Resort Holdings. “This reaffirms the great work of our staff and gives us strong motivation and inspiration to continue creating exceptional experiences for our guests. During the next several months, we hope this award gives travellers extra confidence in our offering of the best powder and best accommodations in Japan.”

A stunning alpine resort nestled in the Yoichi mountains, Kiroro is an all-season resort offering high-end accommodations, dining and shopping, a variety of outdoor recreational activities and world-class relaxation services. Each winter, Kiroro regularly sees close to 20 meters of snow, one of the most in Japan and more than most ski areas around the world. The resort offers something for everyone with perfectly groomed ski runs, hundreds of acres of tree skiing, a terrain park and dozens of alpine activities from snowshoe tours through the winter forest to onsen in a natural caldera spring.

After months of staying near home, people are eager to travel again safely. For skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, Kiroro offers the perfect winter destination with plenty of open space, outdoor activities and extra special attention to hygiene and health protocols.

5-Star Mountain Village

Kiroro offers a choice of high-end accommodations ranging from award-winning resort hotels to private, ski-to-door residences. Kiroro offers two hotels within the Marriott International portfolio: The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hokkaido with 281 guestrooms and suites offering mountain vistas from every room, world-class facilities and five dining options; and Sheraton Hokkaido Kiroro Resort with 140 guestrooms and suites along with two restaurants right at the base of the slopes. The newly opened Yu Kiroro is an award-winning collection of exclusive ski-in/ski-out private residences at the base of the mountain. The freehold residences offer premium services, such as ski valet, a natural indoor-outdoor onsen, bilingual concierge service, fitness center and lounge, and all-day dining.

The entire Kiroro Resort is connected by the Gateway Express combination gondola-chairlift that runs from the front of The Tribute Portfolio Hotel and the new Yu Kiroro residences to the Sheraton Hokkaido Resort.