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Niseko

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.

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Last Updated: Wed 16 Oct

weatherForecast today: Mainly fair

  • Max temp: 13.4 °c
  • Min temp: 3.1 °c
Last Updated: Wed 16 Oct
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  • 36%Intermediate
  • 20%Advanced
  • 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.

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    Pros and cons

    • Endless powder that gets almost daily refills
    • Good lift system to access the snow
    • Chance to experience a different skiing culture, albeit a more westernised version recently
    • Don’t come here expecting to see the sunshine
    • Resort has quite a westernised feel now
    • Lots of areas are closed off without a mountain guide

    On the Slopes

    Good beginner areas are located at the foot of the dormant volcano that the ski area is located on – in particular at Grand Hirafu and Niseko Village. The new beginner gondola for the 2020/21 season will be a great addition for beginners.
    Intermediates then have access to some good greens and reds further up the hill (note that blue markers are not used here). However the incessant snowfall can make for tricky conditions on piste, with groomed runs turning rapidly into what might seem like off piste as the snow falls.
    The real attraction here is the plentiful powder, which transforms the entire mountain into one big playground. Niseko has some fine tree skiing on the lower half of the mountain, particularly on the ungroomed blacks below the Niseko Gondola, and some open powder fields at the top. Make the most of the terrain on offer and the deep snow by hiring a mountain guide and being prepared to hike for those turns.

    In the Resort

    There are several modern ski-in-ski-out hotels but little else at the bases, where it is mostly quiet after the day’s skiing. Alternatively you can stay in the atmospheric little town of Hirafu where, in the last few years, impressive modern apartments have gone up beside traditional pensions and lodges.
    It is worth bearing in mind that Niseko is not the best choice for those looking to experience real Japanese culture – it has an international feel as a lot of the clientele are Europeans, Americans and particularly Australians.

    Resort Statistics

    • Total Piste Length: 51km
    • No. of Lifts: 31
    • Altitude: 250m – 1200m

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    Season Dates

    Season Dates

    • Opens: Saturday 30 November 2024
    • Closes:
      • Annupuri – 6 May 2025*
      • Niseko Village – 6 April 2025
      • Grand Hirafu – 31 March 2025
      • Hanazono – 6 April 2025

      Night skiing is available between 14 December and 23 March. Conditions deteriorate quickly after mid-to-late March; for perfect Japanese powder, aim to ski between opening day (when the powder tops up quickly!) and early March.

      *Niseko Annupuri aims to remain open until the end of the Golden Week holiday period, 6 May 2025 – conditions rarely remain stable enough for this to happen. Expect Annupuri to close earlier as a result.

       

      Lift Pass Prices

      Updated for 2024/25

      The below prices cover the full Niseko United area – individual tickets are available for each of the four resort bases, however beyond night skiing on your first evening in town are of little use to serious skiers! All lift tickets include unlimited night skiing as standard where available. Cheaper rates are available before 13 December and any time after 24 March.

      Exchange rates are calculated late September 2024

      // 1 Day 3 Days 6 Days
      Niseko United
      Adult ¥10,500 (~£55) ¥30,500 (~£157) ¥60,500 (~£312)
      Child (4-12yo) ¥6,300 (~£33) ¥18,300 (~£95) ¥36,300 (~£187)
      Teen (13-15yo) ¥8,900 (~£45) ¥25,000 (~£134) ¥51,400 (~£265)
      Senior (65+) ¥8,900 (~£45) ¥25,000 (~£134) ¥51,400 (~£265)
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      Resort Conditions

      Snowfall Next 3 days No information
      Depths Upper piste depth 315 cm
      Lower piste depth No information
      Snow conditions Snow quality No information
      Lifts Lifts open No information
      Resort opening date Sat 30 Nov 2024
      Resort closing date Tue 06 May 2025

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