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Ski & Snowboard Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Niseko Ski Resort is officially Japan's #1 snow resort, located in Hokkaido, 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport and the nearby city of Sapporo. ... Averaging around 15m+ of snow each season, Niseko is famous for its wide open powder bowls, tree runs, and stunning views of Mt Yotei.


Ski Season Niseko

Mid December through March is typically the snowiest season, with the best snow in late December, January and February. Niseko receives an average of 14 meters of snow per season with most of it coming during this time. There is excellent powder skiing during this time.


Niseko Ski Hotel

Hotel: Hilton Niseko Village

Address :1Higashiyama-onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun 048-1592 Hokkaido136-443224

Note : Sapporo Drive to estimated 2 hour

Hotel Direction:Japan's premier year round mountain resort, Hilton Niseko Village is located on the southern slopes of the world famous Niseko Annupuri Mountain in Eastern Hokkaido, Northern Japan. Well connected by road and train, the hotel is a convenient 2 hour drive from Sapporo city and 2 hours from Chitose International Airport. Buses are available daily during winter season. If travelling from Sapporo city, take highway 230 and follow route 5 to Niseko.


Hotel: Niseko Alpen

Address :204 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 044-0081 JAPAN

Contact :

Niseko Grand HIRAFU: +81-136-22-0109

Hotel Niseko Alpen: +81-136-22-1105

Note : Sapporo Drive to estimated 2 hour


Get to Niseko Hotel

By Air Haneda Airport to New Chitose Airport: 1 hour 30 min.Kansai International Airport to New Chitose Airport: 2 hours

By Car New Chitose Airport to Niseko: 110km: approx. 3 hours via National Route 276Sapporo to Niseko: 110km: approx. 2 hours 40 min. via National Route 230Otaru to Niseko: 60km: approx. 1 hour 30 min. via National Route 570km: approx. 1 hour 25 min. via National Route 393

By JR Train Sapporo to Kutchan Station: Via Otaru: approx. 2hours, then 15min. by taxi or 20min. by bus from Kutchan Station. Haneda Airport to New Chitose Airport

International Terminal Check-in 2F (To all Bus #9213 and #9215 passengers)

White Liner Tour Desk A counter is located on the 2nd Floor of the International Terminal.


Shutter bus Hirafu welcome center or niseko village to New Chitose Airport

From (Hotel Niseko Alpen) walk to Hirafu welcome center


Get to ski center

Niseko village ski

From (Niseko Ski Hotel )Base (ski acess )

Adress: Higashiyama, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1521, Japan

Niseko Village SnowSchool Reservation

Mount Niseko Annupuri has a peak elevation of 1,308 metres with pristine wilderness surroundings, offering a plethora of backcountry activities. Niseko Village offers exceptional off piste terrain and a wide range of groomed runs suited to all levels of riders including extreme skiers with mind-blowing volcano crater skiing at the summit. The combination of endless powderk, unique riding opportunities and stunning scenery sets Niseko apart as arguably the best ski resort in Japan.


Niseko Village Ski Resort operation date

1 December – 4 April

Night Ski Operation Dates: 11 December – 21 March, 16:30 ~ 20:00


* Dates subject to snow conditions. Please contact us if you have any doubts before visiting.

Niseko United All Mountain Pass

A deposit is required for the key card.

∗The deposit is refunded when you insert the key card into a refund machine.

All day tickets are valid until end of night skiing on the final day of the ticket.

Type Adult Age 7~12 Age 13~15 Senior Age over 60


Use days Effective days

12-point ¥4,800 ¥3,500 ¥4,200 ¥4,200

Add point ¥450 ¥330 ¥400 ¥400

1-Day ¥8,000 ¥4,800 ¥6,400 ¥6,400

2-Day ¥14,700 ¥8,900 ¥11,800 ¥11,800

3-Day ¥21,400 ¥12,900 ¥17,100 ¥17,100


Ski Lift information


Winter Activity

Beyond skiing and snowboarding, visitors of all ages can experience a host of other exhilarating activities in Niseko such as snowmobile adventures, snowshoeing, snow rafting or reindeer sledding just to name a few. Reservations or enquiries can be made at the Niseko Gondola Base activity counter or at Basecamp in The Green Leaf Niseko Village.



Grand Hirafu Ski


Hirafu ski center

From (Hotel Niseko Alpen)1 min walk to Grand Hirafu .Base (ski acess )

Adress: 道道 631 号線, Yamada, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0081, Japan

Phone: +81 136-22-0109

Mountain Center Annex

The first-floor public space will feature changing rooms, coin-operated lockers, and a GOSNOW counter, with a rental corner on the second floor. With direct access to the slopes, the HIRAFU Gondola and Holiday #1 Lift can be boarded from nearby, making the ski resort even more convenient and comfortable to use.

The Mountain Center Annex comes complete with the largest-scale rental corner in this region.

Our newly-installed “Japan Brand” corner offers Ogasaka Ski and BLASTRACK products, as well as local Niseko brands ROKO SKI and Gentemstick. We also provide a rental gear holding service, so that you can enter and leave with your hands free. In addition, visitors will be able to enjoy relaxing at our cafe stand before or after hitting the slopes.

Ski ( Rent Equitment)


Ski Pass

Lift Pass Purchase Counters

.Base lift pass counter

Open: 8:20-16:30(20:20)

Ace Family lift pass counter

Location: Near the Ace Family pair lift, Open: 8:20-16:30(20:20)

Mountain Center lift pass counter

Location: Gondola parking lot, near the Hirafu Gondola Sanroku Station, Open: 8:20-16:30(20:20)

.Base Information

Location: .Base 1F, Open: 8:20-16:00

Mountain Center information

Location: Gondola parking lot, inside the Grand Hirafu Mountain Center, Open: 8:30-16:00(19:00)

*Times given in parentheses are end times for night-skiing hours.

Winter Season Lift Schedule

For most years, the number of operating lifts can change due to snow conditions, especially before early December. Please check the snow conditions beforehand.

*Please understand that lift schedules may change without prior notice due to various factors, including weather conditions and visibility.

Period and Times of Lift Operation


Other

Hirafu to Niseko

Use the free Grand Shuttle bus to get around the Hirafu village!

Hours: every 15 or 20 minutes

bus runs between airport and hotel.

You can check below.


Ski and Snowboard Level



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