Winkel was established in Otaru City.
Founded by Masahiro Yonehana, who served as the first Ski School Principal.

Launched vacation rental business in Asarigawa Onsen with the opening of our first rental villa.

Established as a local corporation providing guide services at Whistler Resort, Canada in 1987.

Reorganized and resumed operations in June 1997.

Currently supporting Whistler's tourism industry in various ways, including medical interpretation services, and serving numerous tourists and skiers.

President: Jun Yanagisawa

Began full-scale development of lodging facilities and activity programs in Asarigawa Onsen.

Since our founding, we have continuously provided accommodation and recreational activities. Current facilities include 6 condominium units with private onsen open-air baths (capacity: 29 guests) and 11 vacation rental villas (capacity: 91 guests), totaling 16 units.

In May 2024, we introduced a dedicated building for guests with pets.

Started operating as the Japanese liaison office for ski guide training program recruitment in Canada (Whistler & Blackcomb) in partnership with JAPANADA Enterprise Inc.

Program conducted from 1989 to 1997 season, with approximately 160 graduates.

Focused on providing private lessons, school trip instruction, and staff dispatch services to various ski schools.

In partnership with JAPANADA Enterprise Inc., operated as the planning and recruitment office for the "100 Days Ski & Snowboard LIFE in Whistler" program.

Program conducted from 1995 to 2005.

Opened as one of Hokkaido's rare privately-operated auto campgrounds.

Currently offering a variety of outdoor experiences including powered auto-camping sites, two bungalow units, and indoor camping cabins, providing diverse outdoor lifestyle options for our guests.

Winkel Snow School began offering private snowshoe tours.

Managed event planning and Otaru Canal operations since the first Otaru Snow Light Path Festival in 1999.

Responsibilities included:
- Installation and management of floating candles in Otaru Canal
- Management of the canal area and former Temiya Line candle displays
- Recruitment and coordination of international volunteer staff

Active involvement from 1999 to 2020.

WINKEL KOREA engaged in sports equipment import/export and facilitated ski instructor exchanges between Japan and Korea.

From 2001 to 2007, manufactured and distributed Winkel brand ski wear.

From 2004 to 2010 season, WINKEL KOREA coordinated on-site training camps for demonstrators from SIA (Ski Instructors Association of Japan, currently Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan) at Korean ski resorts.

Started planning and managing the Asarigawa Onsen "Snow Light Path Festival."

Activities included candle lighting and maintenance along Asarigawa River, and coordination of international volunteer staff.

Active from 2004 to 2020.

Contracted for reception services by NPO Yuragi Community Development Association.
2006 - Present

Opened an auto campground at the foot of the ski jump course, managed under contract from NPO Yuragi Community Development Association. The facility can accommodate events for up to 300 people.

Established and operated HISIS to provide services for international visitors.

WINKEL Corporation joined the SASSON Corporation Group through a capital alliance.

Soft opening of ASARI Lounge as an activity and information center through partnership with Sasson.