Around Niseko Area
The Unique Charm of Niseko
Winter is undoubtedly the most enchanting and romantic season in Hokkaido’s Niseko! Here, you can experience knee-deep powder snow, outdoor hot springs, warm sake, tea ceremonies, and savoring perfectly cooked wagyu beef—all the best things in life seem to converge in this place.
Niseko is home to four main ski resorts: Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Hirafu, Niseko Village, and Niseko Hanazono.
Beyond its world-class powder snow, the allure of Niseko lies in its stylish streets, delicious cuisine, and abundant hot springs, drawing visitors from around the world.
Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort
Hirafu is the largest ski resort in Niseko, it stands in front of Mount Yotei, offering stunning scenery. With its diverse terrain, it caters to skiers of all levels. The resort is easily accessible, with the Welcome Center at the base of the slopes serving as the central hub for all buses to and from Niseko. Most hotels also provide shuttle services to the slopes.
There are plentiful options for accommodation, catering to the needs of different visitors. Many ski-in/ski-out hotels, apartment-style hotels, inns, and guest suites are available around the resort. Hirafu’s main street, the Cross, is lined with various unique restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and hot springs.
Hirafu Trails
Green runs 9
Red runs 5
Black runs 7
| Trail names | Steepest slope/Average slope/length |
|---|---|
| Large | 32 / 19/ 650m |
| Dynamic | 30 / 18 / 530m |
| Shirakaba | 20 / 13 / 945m |
| Center | 25 / 12 / 900m |
| Rinkan | 17 / 14 / 780m |
| Jumbo | 34 / 17 / 1,200m |
| Beginners access | 20 / 14 / 342m |
| Super | 35 / 18 / 1,220m |
| Furiko | 30 / 20 / 460m |
| Kokutai & Ni-Kabe | 34 / 18 / 1,100m |
| Green | 25 / 14 / 840m |
| Konayuki | 37 / 21 / 403m |
| Miharashi | 32 / 18 / 880m |
| Holiday | 19 / 9 / 2,883m |
| Boyo | 20 / 11 / 700m |
| Kogen | 16 / 10 / 595m |
| King area access pass | 10 / 4 / 300m |
| Onsenzawa | 40 / 16 / 268m |
| Alpen | 28 / 15 / 814m |
| Sennoki | 30 / 10 / 1,080m |
| Family | 17 / 7 / 750m |
Niseko Annupuri
Located on the western side of the Niseko ski area, Annupuri is known for its wide and flat runs, making it an ideal choice for beginners.
In the vicinity of the ski resort, there are various accommodation options and amazing restaurants to choose from.
Annupuri Trails
Green runs 3
Red runs 6
Black runs 4
| Trail names | Steepest slope/Average slope/length |
|---|---|
| Championship | 25 / 21 / 565m |
| Panorama | 24 / 19 / 475m |
| Utopia | 22 / 15 / 600m |
| Silver | 22 / 20 / 150m |
| “S” Ji | 20 / 14 / 700m |
| Shirakaba | 20 / 16 / 800m |
| *Paradise | 12 / 11 / 560m |
| * Family | 11 / 6 / 580m |
| Merchen | 28 / 18 / 277m |
| * Junior | 13 / 9 / 960m |
| Challenge | 33 / 21 / 250m |
| * Dynamic | 33 / 19 / 390m |
| Fukayuki Rinkan | 34 / 24 / 400m |
Resort Weather
You can check the real-time weather information in Niseko through the area’s webcams. Live weather updates are available for Annupuri, Hirafu, Niseko Village, and Hanazono ski resorts. Don’t forget to also check the real-time lift status across the resorts.
Outdoor Hot Springs (Onsen)
Beyond the stunning snowy landscapes, Hokkaido’s charm lies in its abundant hot springs (onsen). Hokkaido’s onsen culture has a long history, and is renowned for its excellent service, beautiful scenery, well-equiped facilities, and delicious food, attracting visitors from across Japan and around the world.
餐廳
比羅夫坂有許多餐廳。和食，洋食或複合式餐廳應有皆有。
Niseko Accommodation
We can assist you with hotel reservations.
If your comes here for a full skiing experience, we recommend choosing a ski-in/ski-out hotel for convenience.
A true ski-in/ski-out hotel! With the ski resort right downstairs, it allows you enjoy ski-in/ski-out luxury to the fullest.
A brand-new, five-star boutique hotel located in the prime skiing area of Niseko Hirafu. Sansui Niseko offers top-notch amenities and services.
Setsu Niseko, located in the heart of Hirafu, Niseko, is the largest five-star hotel in the area. The hotel primarily offers family-style accommodations, making it ideal for families to enjoy the skiing lifestyle together.
Nikko Style, located within the Niseko HANAZONO Resort, primarily offers compact accommodations and has already begun accepting winter reservations.
MUWA, the highest-rated hotel on Hirafu’s slopes in Niseko, offers ski-in ski-out access. Some rooms have private onsens with Mount Yotei views, and the hotel mainly features family-style accommodations.
Located at the forefront of the ski area, Skye Niseko offers direct access to the main Hirafu lift right outside the front door. Additionally, they provide professional rental services to ensure you get equipment most suitable for you.
Park Hyatt is the most luxurious five-star hotel at Garden Ski Resort, offering ski-in ski-out access, where you can ski right from the door. It is a year-round mountain resort.
Annupuri’s only ski-in ski-out Japanese-style hotel, where you can step out the door and take the lift directly to the slopes. It is highly convenient and ideal for beginners, eliminating the hassle of shuttle transfers.
裝備
在去滑雪場的路上，有賣裝備的店。
滑雪場可以租裝備。
租裝備的區域旁邊有一個小賣店，種類很精簡，可以買到一些應急必備品。
餐廳
滑雪場有兩個餐廳，與滑雪場連接的酒店，中午有午餐，需要預約。
上下山的路上有一些餐廳，可以預約晚餐。
住宿
Niseko Northern Resort ANNUPURI 步行 11 分鐘可達新雪谷安努普利滑雪場。
提供免費早餐。餐飲選擇包括自助式餐廳。另有露天和封閉式溫泉浴池、三溫暖和 SPA 理療服務。附設滑雪器材租借服務
Transportation
We can arrange limo services for you.
Alternatively, you can take a bus from the visitor center to Sapporo, New Chitose Airport, or other ski resorts in the Niseko area.
