Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort Guide
Niseko Grand Hirafu, Japan
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 4,291ft |
| Resort Height | 984ft |
| Nearest Airport | New Chitose |
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Niseko Grand Hirafu
The ski area of Niseko Grand Hirafu is at an altitude of 984ft.
Summary
Niseko Grand Hirafu is part of the Niseko ski area with access to 20 miles of downhill skiing, with 34 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Niseko Grand Hirafu itself (23 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Niseko ski resorts of Niseko Annupuri, 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 Grand Hirafu offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Niseko Grand Hirafu.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Niseko Grand Hirafu?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 23 December, with around 9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 9 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 13 | |
Niseko Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 20 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 4,291ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 984ft |
| Resort Altitude (Niseko Grand Hirafu) | 984ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,307ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Niseko Grand Hirafu?
This ski resort is in Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu, Yamada, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Niseko Grand Hirafu is New Chitose, 126 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 13 ski lifts.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 60 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Niseko Grand Hirafu open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
