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
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
