Ski

Japan has become a world class ski and snowboard destination renowned for its deep powder and unique atmosphere. There are around 400 ski resorts across Japan from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Majority of Ski resorts can be found in Hokkaido Niigata and Nagano.

Niseko, Hokkaido

The Niseko Resort offers some of the best powder skiing and snowboarding slopes in the world. Located on Annupuri Mountain (1,308m), the resort has four major independent ski resorts on different sides of the mountain. As the four locations meet at the peak, you have the convenience of skiing or snowboarding using the same ticket.

Up to 15 meters of dry powder snow falls throughout each season, which compares favourably to even the snowiest resorts in North America and Europe. Whether you're a powder hound or a speed seeker, hungry for the excitement of tree skiing or night skiing, or just a beginner looking for open, safe runs, the Niseko ski and snowboard area offers a wide range of terrain and challenges. Hirafu Village is the gateway for the four ski resorts in the area, Hirafu, Hiagashiyama, Village and Annupuri, of which Hirafu is the largest. You can ski within a region of over 47 kilometers of diverse, groomed, crowd free runs.