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Niseko

Niseko at a glance

Our Ratings

Powder 5 Stars
Park 5 Stars
Piste 4 Stars
Culture 2 Stars
Dining 5 Stars
Nightlife 5 Stars
English?5 Stars

Terrain

Advanced 32%
Intermediate 36%
Beginner 32%

Overview

Niseko is the powder capital of Japan - the most famous and popular of the all of the Japanese ski resorts 

This resort features truly international ski villages with a variety of accommodation, fantastic restaurants and modern facilities to complement the epic mountain. 

There is truly something for everyone here.


Highlights

  • Staggering 16m to 20m of dry powder snow per season
  • Massive variety of terrain: incredible off-piste areas, fantastic tree runs, pristine groomed piste runs and extensive terrain parks spread over 1,000 vertical meters.
  • Largest night skiing area in Japan
  • Huge variety of Japanese and Western dining
  • Extensive, lively and popular nightlife
  • Range of accommodation from luxury chalets, houses and apartments to local lodges and backpackers and everything in between. 
  • Several local onsen (hot springs) within easy walking distance


A Map of the Niseko United Ski Resort showing the ski lifts, piste runs and village locations

Niseko Maps

A common cause of confusion when planning a trip to Niseko is in the names of the ski areas and villages. 

Our maps are a great place to start in planning your trip. 

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Beautiful aerial view of the Niseko United ski area

Niseko United Ski Resort

The Niseko United Ski Area is comprised of the four connected ski areas of Hanazono, Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri.  It is the largest single ski resort area in Japan.

There is enough terrain to keep everyone happy from mellow piste runs, steeper pistes, tree runs, sidecountry off piste and full backcountry terrain. 

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Niseko Villages Guide

Niseko United is the name of the combined four ski areas of HanazonoHirafuNiseko Village and Annupuri.

At the base of each ski area is a distinct village connected by a choice of bus and taxi services. 

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Niseko Resort

Niseko Accommodation

With the healthy mix of visitors from East and West, there is a variety of styles to suit everyone. 

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Niseko

Niseko Concierge

Why waste valuable holiday time when you get here?

Take advantage of our pre-trip booking service. 

Available to all guests who book accommodation with Samurai Snow

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Japan Map

Getting to Niseko

Whether you are coming from Tokyo, New Chitose Airport, Sapporo City, Otaru City or one of the other Hokkaido Ski Resorts, there are numerous ways of getting to to Niseko.

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A skiers skiing down Mt Yohtei with Mt Niseko Annupuri forming a splendid backdrop

When to visit Niseko

When is the best time to visit Niseko?

Niseko offers something for everyone and depending on what kind of ski experience you are looking for, Niseko provides it at different times of the winter season.

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Niseko United Shuttle Bus logo

Getting Around Niseko

Whether you prefer to jump on a shuttle bus, book a taxi or hire a car and drive yourself, there are plenty of options to get around the Niseko area.

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Niseko Restaurants

Niseko Restaurants

Niseko offers an inspired range of dining options from authentic Japanese cuisine to fusion, ethnic and European cuisine. 

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Niseko Onsen Hot Springs

Niseko Onsen

Therapeutic sessions in a steaming onsen, among the boulders with snow falling all around you is not to be missed on a trip to Niseko.

Time in one of Niseko's fantastic onsen will help you relax and unwind after a full day of activities on the mountains.

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Niseko Child Care

Niseko Child Care

Choose from nanny, day care of kids adventure options with trusted professionals in the Niseko area.

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Niseko Shopping

Niseko Shopping

There are great shopping options on offer across the Niseko Area.

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Niseko Restaurants

Niseko Winter Activities

Niseko offers plenty of great activities off the mountain - Snow Mobile Tours, Snow Shoe Tours, Tube Park, Snow Rafting, Sled Tour and an Indoor Climbing Wall!

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Niseko Spa

Niseko Yoga, Massage & Physiotherapy

Retreat to sanctuary of healing at a Niseko spa or yoga studio.

Unwind under the healing hands of skilled therapists with sublime spa treatments and massage therapy offered.

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Hotel Niseko Alpen Swimming Pool

Niseko Swimming Pool

Enjoy the resort feeling in the authentic pool with a sauna. After exercising, swim slowly in the pool to cool down your muscles.  

In addition to the 25m x 5 lanes, there are shallow waters where children can play, so it is safe for infants and children. 

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Room Availability Information / Booking

The light blue bar at the top of the page shows the price and availability status of the accommodation (Available OR Enquire for Availability) for the stay dates listed.

When changing the stay dates, be sure to click the Update button to get the price and availability status of the new dates.

Where a discount is on offer, the pricing shown has the discount already applied.

Checking Availability

If the availability status is “Enquire for Availability” you can check availability by clicking on the “Enquire Now” button and submitting the accommodation enquiry form.

Please ensure you select “I/we would like to Check if this accommodation is available” in the first field of the form.

We will respond to you via email to confirm the availability status within 24-48 hours.

Booking

To proceed with booking the accommodation, click on the “Book Now” button and submit the accommodation enquiry form.

Please ensure you select “I/we would like to Book this accommodation” in the first field of the form.

Within 24-48 hours, we will send instructions to you on how to pay the deposit required to secure the booking.

The price of bookings is fixed in Japanese Yen but you can pay in your home currency.

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