Niseko ski information
The ski resorts of Hokkaido, Japan's northerly island have some of the best powder snow in the world. This island of extinct volcanos pulls in northerly winds and fluffy snow to provide a skiing heaven with an excellent range of runs set amongst silver birch woodlands. 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. It is a self-contained resort with skiing over three mountains. Japan should feature on everyone's list of unmissable ski destinations - no other area offers such a unique blend of culture and fantastic skiing.
Skiing and snowboarding in Niseko
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.
Niseko at a glance
Transfer time
Niseko: 2 hours 30 minutes
Rusutsu: 1 hour 45 minutesPiste fact file:
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Resort Height
Niseko: 300m (984ft) Rusutsu: 400m (1312ft)
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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 -
Longest Run
Niseko: 5.6kms Rusutsu: 3.5kms
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Number of Lifts
38 (3 gondolas, 30 chair lifts & 5 drag lifts)
* Terms & Conditions
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.
