Niseko Ski Resort
Niseko is the best known Japanese resort and with good reason – it's an absolute powder playground and 15m of snowfall in a season isn’t uncommon.
The lift pass actually covers four different resorts, all linked and all as powdery as each other – so wherever you base yourself bring your powder skis and a good pair of low-visibility goggles. This is because between December and March the snow barely stops falling so expect to ski day after day of fresh tracks in some of the lightest powder on the planet. Compared to other Japanese resorts, Niseko has a more western feel, but there are still some great traditional eateries and family-run guesthouses.
With so much powder to explore, why not let Olly Allen – an IFMGA mountain guide – show you the ropes on the Ski Club Freshtracks Japan Powder Pilgrimage?
Our Niseko Resort Ratings
- Beginner ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
- Intermediate ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
- Advanced ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- Snow Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- Fast Lifts ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
- Resort Activities ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
- Après ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
- Value ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆