Niseko

Niseko is regarded as one of Japan's top 5 resorts.

Niseko is equipped with an efficient kift system, mostly gondolas and covered chairlifts so even on the most extreme blizzard days, you can ride in comfort. Bad weather does not mean bad visibility in Niseko, as the resort has an abundance of tree runs and being low in altitude it rarely experences true whiteout conditions that are often found in North America or European resorts of higher altitude.

Niseko Ski Resort Terrain
The Niseko ski resort gets the Powderhounds award for the best ski terrain in Japan. Niseko also gets other "best skiing in Japan" awards for best powder, best off-piste terrain, best slackcountry (easily accessible backcountry), and best overall resort in Japan. The Powderhounds obviously think that Niseko has a lot going for it!

Niseko is suited to all types of skiers and boarders. There are a large variety of groomed runs that are ideal for families, beginners and intermediates. For powderhounds Niseko has great off-piste skiing. The slackcountry and backcountry options are also very impressive, and thankfully both off-piste and out of bounds riding is permitted. Another element that sets Niseko apart from many other Japanese ski resorts is the combination of both alpine and tree skiing.

Fair weather skiers who want to get a tan are the only ones that might not like Niseko. Niseko rarely sees the sunshine and has plenty of cold weather, but powderhounds don’t mind because it’s the bad weather that brings all that fabulous powder. And don’t worry about the cold because Niseko is equipped with various gondolas and hooded chairs. You can ride in comfort even on nasty weather days.

Niseko is the largest ski resort in Japan and is made up of four interconnected areas: An’nupuri; Niseko Village (formerly Higashiyama); Hirafu; and Hanazono. The ski resort of Moiwa is also interconnected, but a separate lift ticket is required for this resort.

Accommodation and Services:

3 Star Accommodations

4 Star Accommodations

5 Star Accommodations

Transfers

Lift Passes/Ski Hire/Ski School

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