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Niseko
is very probably the most well-known
ski resort region of Japan, with ever increasing
attention from skiers and snowboarders from around
the world. There is a town called Niseko, but in
terms of visitors to the ski resorts, 'Niseko' is
often referred to as the region covering both
Niseko town and Kutchan town. The main
Hirafu resort town area is actually in
Kutchan, the bigger of the two. Niseko is
located in the western area of Hokkaido, the
most northerly main island of
Japan. The 'Mount Fuji of Hokkaido', nearby Mt Yotei,
makes for some spectacular scenery for visitors to
the region.
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The Niseko area is one of the snowiest
in the world and Niseko is renowned for consistent top-class powder
snow conditions. This incredible snow quality has led to
incredibly fast growth over the last decade or so with many foreign
guests and increasing
investment from overseas.
Niseko in the evening is a
bustling ski town and there is a real international feel to the
place - more than any other ski town in Japan.
Australians used to make up most of the foreign crowd in Niseko,
but in recent years many faces and languages from around the world
can be seen and heard. |
The main four resorts areas on the main mountain – Hirafu, Hanazono, Annupuri and Niseko
Village (previously known as Niseko Higashiyama) are all connected
and can all be skied on the one lift joint lift ticket. The area
is known as ‘Niseko United’.
As well as the main resort courses, Niseko is also
renowned for offering plenty of backcountry action.
The Niseko area is located in the Abuta district
of Hokkaido and is approximately a two hour bus ride
from the international airport of Sapporo.
The Niseko area (Hokkaido) |
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