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Niseko Ski Resort Guide

Niseko, Japan

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift4,291ft
Resort Height984ft
 Nearest AirportNew Chitose
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Niseko

The ski area of Niseko comprises the ski slopes of 4 ski areas, including Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono.

Summary

The ski area includes 4 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 20 miles of downhill skiing, with 34 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Hanazono and Niseko Village/Higashiyama.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Niseko offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Niseko?

The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 19 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Niseko Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
10
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
21
Downhill
Total Length
20 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
20

Altitudes & Slopes

Niseko Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift4,291ft
Lowest Trail984ft
Resort Altitude (Niseko)984ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Niseko
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Niseko?

This ski resort is in Niseko-chō, Abuta-gun, Japan.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Niseko is New Chitose, 127 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 60 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Niseko open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early May.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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