Niseko Higashiyama Resort combines Niseko’s adventurous
spirit and incredible nature with superb facilities and amenities to
create a holiday and lifestyle experience unsurpassed in Asia. Guests
access our world-class ski area right from their accommodation door and
partake in activities and events, hot springs, and fine dining to create
the ultimate Hokkaido experience.
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Conveniently
located only 2 hours by bus from Sapporo’s Chitose Airport, and
with access to thousands of acres of skiing and riding, Niseko-Higashiyama
Ski Resort is the ideal base for your winter vacation. Access
multiple ski areas on one pass and get your fill of light,
Hokkaido snow. If an average snowfall of over 15 meters isn't
what turns you on, this magical playground offers plenty to do
for non-skiers as well.
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Come and see for yourself
why we love it here, we’re sure you’ll love it too. |
See our new
homepage and get all the latest Niseko information via our Niseko
Live section which features Niseko TV, our ‘Good Times, Good Times’
web blog, live web cameras with terrific views of both Mt. Yotei and the
ski area as well as daily reports and other new features.
Niseko TV is filmed each week at the resort and around
the regional area and shows all the best skiing and snowboarding action
as well as tourism and sightseeing, activities and events and anything
else we think you might want to see.
We are
excited to announce that as of July 1st, 2008, Hilton Hotels
will take over the management of the tower hotel which will be renamed
Hilton Niseko Village after extensive renovations including the lobby,
guest rooms, and restaurants. This is part of our ongoing commitment to
provide the ultimate experience possible to all guests travelling to
Niseko, whatever the season.
Niseko All
Mountain ski area provides the widest variety and most complete
skiing destination for any level skier in Japan. There is terrain and
lifts which suit every level skier and a great amount of tree skiing and
back-country terrain accessed through the peak gates.
There truly is
something for everyone at Niseko-Higashiyama, featuring comfortable
beginner terrain, nightly grooming for the more experienced and some of
Japan’s only off-piste skiing for the wildly adventurous. Stunning
views, unbeatable snow conditions and uncrowded slopes make Niseko-Higashiyama
a "must ski" destination.
Beginner Terrain
The base of our ski area provides guests with some terrific beginner
and learning terrain. The courses are well maintained and allow guests
to progress to a high level very quickly. We are excited to be
developing Niseko’s premier beginner terrain and learning area with two
magic carpet moving walkway lifts which transport skiers and boarders up
the hill safely and comfortably.
Intermediate Terrain
Long winding trails as well as a huge section above tree line allow
guests who want to cruise or slide down the hill at their own pace enjoy
this resort to its utmost.
Advanced Terrain
Higashiyama’s fall line is loved by advanced skiers with the trees
all over the hill and the natural half-pipes and powder areas all
handing themselves to enhancing your experience.
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Powder Skiing |
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Niseko’s reputation speaks for itself. Some of Japan’s only lift
accessible off-piste skiing awaits you at Niseko-Higashiyama
Resort. With over 15 meters of annual snowfall, take a deep
breath, and shoot for the gaps!
Niseko’s Premium Inbounds
Powder
‘Superstition’ is by far and away the favourite playground for
local powder hounds to Niseko. At the bottom it is always easy
to tell which skiers have just come down via ‘Superstition’ as
they talk about the pitch, length and aspect and run to the
gondola to do it all again. |
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Groomed Skiing |
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Niseko Higashiyama grooms a good portion of its skiing which
allows all levels to enjoy the feel of perfectly maintained
corduroy like conditions under their feet. The quality and
quantity of Niseko’s snow allows us to prepare immaculate skiing
for guests’ everyday of the season. |
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Terrain Park |
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Niseko Higashiyama Ski Area is planning to build a fantastic
terrain park for the 2007/08 season. This park will have a range
of hits, rails, waves and spines for all levels to ride. Come
and check out the new terrain park and for more information see
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Niseko Higashiyama Snow School
Niseko Higashiyama Snow School, directed by Canadian native and top
ski teacher and trainer, Jeff Marks is proud to offer a unique and
professional snow school experience in Hokkaido.
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Staffed by over 20 local professionals and a team of
international teachers and trainers, we offer unparalleled
service for Japanese visitors and all international guests.
With the goal of
creating an exciting and unforgettable experience for all our
guests, our professional, international team, delivers a wide
range of programs designed to benefit skiers and riders of all
ages and ability levels. We invite you to experience the Niseko
Higashiyama Snow School and truly get the most from your winter
vacation. |
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Adults Classes
Niseko Higashiyama Snow School
offers an entire range of programs including ski and snowboard private
and group lessons, powder VIP programs and Cat Skiing programs.
Niseko Kids
Niseko Higashiyama Resort is
excited to offer unique and innovative new experience for young guests
of the resort beginning December, 2007. We are leading the way in
creating family friendly programs with the introduction of The Niseko
Kids Adventure and Snow School programs helping families to have an
unforgettable vacation in Niseko. Operating from our brand new indoor
and outdoor ski school and daycare centre, the programs feature
"kid-savvy" staff, trained and qualified to ensure a safe, fun
environment for children 18 months to 12 years of age, indoor and
outdoor play areas, a sleeping area, and in-house meal facilities. An
exclusive, magic carpet equipped learning area has been built to ensure
a safe, fun experience for those not yet familiar with the sport. In
addition, Niseko Kids Night Owls programs will be offered during the
evening hours allowing parents to have a quiet evening out while their
children have dinner, play games and watch movies with their peers
between 6pm and 9pm.
Click here for
more information on Niseko Higashiyama Snow School
Niseko Higashiyama Ski and Snowboard Rental
Niseko Higashiyama Resort stocks
a wide range of skis and snowboards for all ages and ability levels.
Niseko Higashiyama Resort’s rental shop is located at the base of the
Niseko Gondola and adjacent to the Niseko Higashiyama Prince Hotel.
The rental shop also stocks a range of ski wear and accessories.
Tower Hotel
The distinctive accommodation hotel is designed so as every room as
stunning views of Mt. Yotei or Niseko’s ski area and surrounding nature.
With 506 twin and triple rooms, the accommodation Hotel is the ultimate
ski-in ski-out in Hokkaido for all kinds of guests and groups.
Annex Hotel
The tower hotel is tucked into the ski area, a truly ski-in ski-out
location. The tower hotel has a stunning hot spring and is truly ski-in
ski-out with lifts located a short ski below the hotel.
Click
here for more information on Niseko Higashiyama Prince Hotel
Tower Onsen
Guests can relax in the naturally heated thermal water which is
renowned to be extremely good for skin, muscle aches as well as general
health and well being. The onsen, open 22 hours each day, has two
bathing options for guests. An upper indoor bath looks out on the
changing seasons. Descending the stairs guests find a huge outdoor bath
and a pond filled with various colored carp.
Annex Onsen
The onsen connected to the Niseko Higashiyama Resort annex hotel is
an old local’s and long time visitor’s favourite. The traditional style
onsen has a great view of Mt. Yotei and a naturalistic and open feel.
Regional Onsen
Niseko is famous for the huge range of natural hot springs which can
be found around every other corner. There are hot-springs to suit just
about everyone and an incredible array of locations with mountain views,
forest locations, and volcanic backdrops.
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Snow Mobiling
Niseko Higashiyama Resort’s brand new snow mobiling service will
commence operations in mid December 2007. We have teamed up with the
renowned Japanese snow-mobile racing company, Racing Snowmobile
Services, to create a fantastic snow-mobile experience for guests.
Unlike typical snow-mobile courses, our courses take guests from any
level to a degree of competence where they can ride at great speeds
executing high speed turns and small jumps. There is no better way to
experience the thrill of snow mobiling than a half-day or full day
course at RSS Niseko Higashiyama Resort. |
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First Tracks Cat Skiing
There is no better way to ensure you get to experience Niseko’s
ultimate powder snow experience than with a morning first track
cat-skiing tour. A small breakfast and instructional talk from one of
our guides gets guests in the mood before loading onto the cat to head
up the mountain. With only one cat operating per morning, guests are
guaranteed an incredible experience after leaving the base at around
7:00am. Guests ski or board two runs totaling about 4.5km. In the right
conditions 4.5km of the best
Horse Back Riding
Many guests may have ridden a horse in summer, but winter! The
horses are comfortable in the deep snow and guests have a terrific
experience wandering around the horse riding park and trails on the
beautiful horses.
Canadian Avalanche Courses
Niseko Higashiyama Resort recognizes the importance of safe and
responsible skiing and this is why we are so keen to see our skiers and
snowboarders take the courses provided by Hokkaido Powder Guides. There
is nothing better than skiing deep light snow but there are many safety
considerations which come along with these thrills. Our resort hosts
regular courses with Hokkaido Powder Guides as the operating instructor.
For more information and dates please see the activities and events
schedule.
Cooking School
Whilst in Japan, guests are always surprised at the variety, taste
and affordability of Japanese cuisine. Niseko Higashiyama Resort
provides the perfect opportunity for guests to learn how to prepare and
eat some of these delicious foods. In our quaint restaurant Otaru,
guests can sign up to take lessons on how to prepare such delicacies as
sushi, Japanese salads and other traditional dishes. This is a great way
to spend an afternoon after skiing or snowboarding. For more information
please see the activities and events schedule.
Other activities and events include…
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Tubing |
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Yoga |
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Arts & Crafts |
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Pottery |
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Snow Candles |
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Nightly Live
Entertainment |
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Ice cream,
Sausage and Jam making |
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Terrain Park |
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Photo Service |
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Massage
Services |
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Shopping and
convenience store facilities |
Hokkaido has regular air services arriving from all
major airports around Japan and from a number of destinations around
Asia. From further afield guests can transfer through any of Japan’s
major airports and arrive in Chitose to be picked up by regular services
to your accommodation door in Niseko Higashiyama Resort.
Niseko Higashiyama Resort has convenient access from a
number of locations around Hokkaido. There are regular train and bus
services from Chitose airport, Sapporo, Hokodate and other gateways.
Private transfers allow guests to arrive in maximum style with minimum
fuss.
Niseko Higashiyama Resort is the ideal location for
guests to base themselves whilst on their Hokkaido and Niseko adventure.
When guests want to travel outside of the resort, there are a number of
options to get to and from the surrounding areas. Whether it be a Hirafu
nightclub or bar, a little karaoke room downtown or a slower farm or
quaint café there is a way to get there. In winter there are regular
shuttle buses for guests to use to get around the wider Niseko area. In
summer most guests chose to travel between destinations by their own car
but all year taxis and tours are available.
