Skiing holidays to
Niseko Japan

Expert Opinion

"Amazing views of Mt Yotei from here when it stops snowing! Good off-piste and nice trees. I preferred staying in Annupuri, but Hirafu is where the action is."

Our expert Rupert Hatfield

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
7 / 10
Intermediates
9 / 10
Experts
8 / 10
Families
5 / 10
Nightlife
7 / 10
Village Charm
2 / 10
Affordability
2 / 10
Non Ski Activities
1 / 10
ResponsibleTourism
N/A    
End Nov - Early Apr
Season:
Chitose
Nearest Airport:
2½ hours
Transfer Time:
Transfer
Transport:
1,200 ft
Elevation:
920 ft
Vertical Drop:
644 ski acres
Ski Area:
50
Ski Lifts:
61
Runs:
30% advanced
43% intermediates
27% beginners
Grade:

Three interlinked ski areas (Hirafu, Annapuri and Higashiyama) combine to create Niseko, Japan’s largest and best known resort.

The terrain includes wide cruising runs fringed with snow-laden trees and steeper backcountry descents accessed from gates off the mountain peak. The latter should be skied with a guide or a local as a wrong turn can lead to a long walk through deep snow!

Those seeking nightlife (with an Australian flavour) should stay in Hirafu. Otherwise we recommend the Hotel Annapuri, or the Prince Hotel in Higashiyama.




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