Kiroro Peak Japan

Wow.

This was one of the most amazing experiences. The skiing, the people, the food, the location.
Wow. Wow. Wow.

Special thanks to William and Montague for helping create this very special holiday.

My wife and I just returned from our two week trip to Japan. We spent a week at Club Med Kiroro Peak and a week sightseeing at Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo. We had one of our best “ski education” experiences at Club Med Kiroro Peak - thanks to the fantastic GO ski team and in particular our private instructor Marusa Sporn. During our 6 days of skiing, we skied with several of the team members but focused the last 4 days with Marusa who really spent focused time on our skills and pushed our abilities to a new level. We are both fairly adept skiers but as Marusa pointed out in her evaluation, had some key mistakes that was holding us back. She video’ed us on the first day and provided analysis and then did the same on the last day along with comparisons in detailed graphics that showed the improvements. Putting the aesthetics aside, we were both more confident on our skis and we could clearly see the difference the changes made in how we tackled the various types of slope. Marusa grew up in Slovenia where skiing is the national sport and at the young age of 24 has spent years training younger downhill ski racers. She had such a great attitude towards her craft that really stuck with us. She went the extra mile of bringing teaching aids to the slopes (though we probably looked silly with Booty Bands around our knees while skiing). If you are seriously interested in advancing your skills then we would highly recommend asking for Marusa and taking her out for private instruction for focused time. We want to also give a huge shoutout to the rest of the ski team with whom we spent time at social hours. We truly enjoyed talking to Erik and Ana from Denmark; Jonas and Ben from Germany; William from Sweden; Martine from Canada, Martin from Spain, and countless others that made our stay so wonderful.

Kiroro Grand deserves a full five-star rating for its exceptional blend of comfort, service, and all-inclusive convenience. The resort feels warm and welcoming from the moment you arrive, with staff who are genuinely attentive and consistently go out of their way to make stays easy and relaxing for both adults and children. The rooms are modern, spacious by Japanese standards, and kept spotlessly clean, with comfortable bedding that feels perfect after a long day on the slopes.

The ski experience is a major highlight: great-quality snow, well-maintained pistes for all levels, and a gondola to the main lifts just steps from the hotel make skiing straightforward even for beginners and families. Dedicated ski instructors and an excellent kids/minis club mean children are well taken care of and can progress quickly, giving parents more time to enjoy the mountain and facilities.

Food and facilities are equally impressive. The main buffet offers a wide variety of international and Japanese dishes, often at a quality that exceeds expectations for an all-inclusive resort, and specialty restaurants add variety and a more intimate atmosphere on some evenings. The pool, authentic onsen, and sauna area provide a relaxing way to unwind, and thoughtful touches throughout the property make the stay feel special. Overall, Kiroro Grand combines high-end comfort, memorable skiing, and warm hospitality into a stay that feels like a true holiday for the whole family.

My family had private ski lessons for five days with Montague and William as our instructors. The lessons were excellent. They were very kind, supportive, and patient. We would love to have Montague and William again for our skiing lessons next season. My kids liked them very much. The other services at the resort were also very good. We look forward to coming back in the future.

We had a fun 5 days at Kiroro -
shame it was so short. Hotel is nice and modern and the team were great.
Wonderful food every day. Head Chef Gabriel was everywhere and looked after us super well. Thank you for a great experience