Niseko ski resort
Snow Range
300-1240m
Resort Quote
days of deep powder under the gaze of Mt Yotei
Intro
The ski resorts of Hokkaido, Japan's northerly island have some of the best powder snow in the world. The Niseko mountain has three ski areas and three villages, Annupuri, Higashiyama and Grand Hirafu which are all connected at the base with a free shuttle bus which runs into the evening. Rusutsu has a breathtaking location at the foot of Mt. Yotei. No other country offers such a unique blend of culture and fantastic skiing.
- the experience
- the slopes Niseko snowboarding
- Niseko lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Niseko
The experience
Niseko Nightlife
Numerous bars and restaurants at the base of the mountains.
Activities
• Night skiing • Lifts open 0830-2030 • Dog sledding • Snow mobiling • Snow rafting • Snow tubing • Day trips to Sapporo • Sapporo Ice Festival 5-11 February
Eating out in Niseko
A wide variety of restaurants serving Japanese and Western food and menus are in English. Try udon (thick white noodles), tofu dishes, tempura (battered deep fried vegetables or shrimp), ramen (chinese style noodles in a pork or chicken stock) as well as sushi, crab and shrimps.
Other amenities
Niseko has convenience stores and plenty of shops. Try a local onsen (outdoor natural hot springs) for which Japan is famous. There are a good selection of bars and restaurants.
Twin centres
Japan not only offers the best powder skiing in the World, but also the opportunity to visit Tokyo.
Combine 7 or 11 nights skiing with a stay in the Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo.
For all bookings, please contact our Custom Made dept. on 0871 971 0579
Transfer time
Niseko: 2 hours 30 minutes
Rusutsu: 1 hour 45 minutesThe slopes
Ski Information Beginners
Both Niseko and Rusutsu have gentle green runs close to the resort and offers perfect conditions on which to learn to turn and perfect your technique. Private lessons are available locally with English speaking instructors.
Ski Information Intermediates
Beautifully groomed pistes between areas of tree skiing is really an intermediate's paradise and Niseko offers just that.
Ski Information Advanced
Not all of the pistes are groomed so there is opportunity to ski powder all day. The tree skiing is amazing as you can just leave the piste and zig-zag down in powder.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Freeriders will love the open runs and powder snow on which to carve the turns. There is a snowpark in Niseko with a half pipe and various obstacles to practice jumps and flips.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
Niseko:48kms Rusutsu: 42kms
Piste type No. of runs: Niseko Rusutsu Easy 12 6 Intermediate 19 12 Advanced 16 10 -
Number of Lifts
38 (3 gondolas, 30 chair lifts & 5 drag lifts)
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Snow Cannons
None
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Longest Run
Niseko: 5.6kms Rusutsu: 3.5kms
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Mountain Restaurants
17
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Snow Range
300-1240m
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Resort Height:
Niseko: 300m (984ft) Rusutsu: 400m (1312ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 days | Adult | Child | Youth | Senior |
| Niseko LS | £197 | £125 | £154 | £154 |
| Niseko HS | £236 | £140 | £178 | £178 |
| Rusutsu | £216 | £111 | - | £172 |
Ski/Board Tuition
These resorts are very popular with Australians and tuition in English is available locally.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
Each hotel has a rental shop and you can hire skis/snowboard and boots locally.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.