Niseko Japan

Niseko ski resort is located 120 km south west from Sapporo City Hokkaido, Japan

Niseko ski resort is an expansive ski area consisting including Hanazono, Hirafu, Higashiyama and Annapuri.

With 48 km of serviced runs, 38 lifts and a common lift pass, there is always a variety of uncrowded quality skiing to be had. The longest run is 5.6 klms and a vertical drop of 1000 meters bnetween the highest and lowest lifted point.
Beginner - 30%
Intermediate - 40%
Advanced - 30%

The ski lifts are open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. offering incredible value including night skiing, there are no surface tows in Niseko, only chairlifts and most have protective weather hoods.

A 4-person express gondola leaves from the resort centre and lifts you 500 vertical metres in just 10 minutes. Niseko, Japan boasts one of the largest night lit areas in the world.

The snow quality on piste is excellent due to daily grooming, consistent snowfalls and low temperatures. Off piste - the powder is nothing short of phenomenal, it is regarded as the most consistent powder snow in the world.

On a clear day the views from Niseko Japan are absolutely breathtaking, snow as far as the eye can see, all the way to the ocean’s edge.

Niseko is regarded as the premier ski area in Japan.

Grand Hotel Onsen	Night skiing	Indoor pool complex

Niseko Japan Accommodation
With the recent surge in western development Niseko Japan, accommodation options are vast. Niseko Japan has the largest selection of quality western designed apartments of any ski resort in Japan, also available; individual homes, quality Hotels, commercial lodges and beautiful Pensiones.
Pensiones are Japanese lodges that offer individual rooms and rates include breakfast daily; The perfect way to experience true Japanese hospitality

Onsen
Onsen are natural thermal springs. This steaming hot natural water is tapped and channelled into large indoor and outdoor bathing pools.
Well before the development of ski resorts the Niseko region was originally a popular destination for holiday-makers who would travel to the area to bathe in the many Onsen. Within the village there are a variety of Onsen.

Nightlife
Niseko Japan is peppered with small, cosy bars - most with open fires. You can get all manner of drinks but we prefer the local Sapporo Black Label beer on tap.

Food
Hokkaido is famous for its abundance and variety of fresh produce namely seafood. Niseko has numerous restaurants catering to a variety of international cuisines, including Izakaya (traditional Japanese cuisine) Sushi restaurants, Nepalese, Italian, Pizza, just to name a few.
This is one of the truly unforgettable experiences this unique destination has to offer.
A local wine and dine guide is available through our office.

Weather
If you want the best snow in the world you need to be prepared - it can get cold. Take plenty of warm clothing and prepare for minus temperatures, thermals are a must, a warm neck gaiter to protect your face and a good pair of double lense goggles. Niseko Japan gets lots of snow - its not unusual to get 40cm overnight in the village. That said there's nothing like fresh powder on a crisp, clear day.

Money
People's initial thoughts are that Japan is expensive and crowded. That may be the case in Tokyo 4 star Hotels. Niseko is very reasonably priced but you will have to be prepared to carry Yen cash and we strongly suggest bringing some with you. Credit cards are readily accepted in the shops and department stores but you can't use them on the mountain to buy lunches or in most of the village restaurants. Cash is king here and you can access that at either Kutchan's Post Office's ATM or Yama Shizen West apartments on the lower level, commercial suites.