The region commonly know as Niseko is actually made up of 4 resorts all joining at the top of Mt An’nupuri and otherwise known as The Niseko United. The Niseko United includes Hirafu (Niseko Grand Hirafu), & Hanazono, An’napuri & Niseko Village. Regarded as one of Japan’s top 3 resorts, the mountain offers world class skiing and is a playground for snowboarders with half pipes and parks.

The Niseko smartcard lift ticket - an electronic ticketing system covers all resorts and includes the free shuttle bus linking all resorts. This means that for the one price you can access all areas.

Whether its parks, pipes, epic tree runs, family slopes, open bowls or the unbelievably consistent deep powder, it’s easy to see why Niseko is booming. With the expected 14m of annual snowfall, Niseko is a ‘special heavy snowfall region’ even on days where the flakes are falling you can experience amazing tree runs during almost blizzard conditions.

The Niseko United offers 2191 acres of terrain with a top elevation of 1308m and over 47 km of groomed slopes. The resort terrain offers Beginner 30%, Intermediate 42%, and Advanced 28%. All levels are catered for and don’t forget the 30 square km of backcountry to explore ‘not officially on the maps’. Trail guides are in English and detailed with 60 runs and 38 lifts operating daily from 8.30 to 9pm. That’s 12 hours of riding per day and some of the best night skiing in the world!

Featuring numerous covered lifts and gondolas - no T-bars! And did we already mention the amazing tree runs. You can try your hand at snow mobiling, cat skiing, snowshoeing or dog sledding or join one of the numerous ski schools including kids ski schools/clubs.

Click here for the Niseko United Resort website

GRAND HIRAFU
The Grand Hirafu is a world famous snow resort, renowned for its excellent dry powder snow which travels over thousands of kilometers from Siberia. The elevation from the top of the lift is 940m, and you can ski all the way down to the base. Grand Hirafu offers one of the largest areas of night skiing in Asia, lifts are open until 8.30pm.

HANAZONO
Hanazono is a part of the Grand Hirafu resort, located on the north east facing slopes. This ski area is characterized by very deep snow, as well as access to the peak. Hanazono also boasts the Nature Adventure Park, which offers fun activities for the whole family with snow rafting and snowmobiling as well as Asia’s largest magic carpet for beginners.

NISEKO VILLAGE
The former Niseko Higashiyama, now known as simply the “Niseko Village”, provides a range of ski runs up to 5km long. With terrain designed to suit the beginner skier, or the more experienced sportsperson, a convenient gondola runs directly to the top of the mountain. The slopes feature a beautiful array of white birch trees and Niseko Village is also distinctive for its beautiful view over Mount Yotei. “First Tracks Cat Skiing” offered at Niseko Village is a guided tour designed for early skiers to get the most out of their experience before the lifts open for the day.

AN'NUPURI
The Annupuri ski resort is perfect if you are just starting out or have intermediate abilities. The great feature of this resort is the enormous stretch of backcountry which provides endless hours of exhilarating skiing. A number of ungroomed slopes are also available, and is popular for snowboarders and skier alike. The resort is enhanced by the many onsens nearby, and these are the best ways to relax after a day on the slopes.

NISEKO RULES
The Niseko area’s official regulations created for the safety and freedom of every skier and snowboarder riding inside or outside the ski resort boundaries. Click here for more information.