TRAVEL
DREAM ESCAPES
With spectacular scenery and heaps of pristine powder, this snow-blanketed corner of Japan couldn’t be more alluring
COMPILED BY HARRIET CHARNOCK-BATES.
Jennifer Connelly has spent time in Japan
Niseko
STAY
Nature takes centre stage at Zaborin (2), a one-of-a-kind ryokan hidden in the snowy Hanazono forest. Fires crackle in the high-ceilinged lounge, books on everything from Japanese birds to the art of sculpture line the shelves and at breakfast, deliciously flaky pastries are served on hot volcanic stones. It’s magic – even the briefest of stints here will prove restorative.