Niseko Now
Our Niseko Now reports document the ski season in the Niseko region of Hokkaido. All data published on this section is the amount of snowfall observed by our trusted Niseko Now reporter at base area near Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu ski area every day. Refer to the links below to access daily reports, statistics, and visualisations covering individual ski seasons, along with comparisons of seasons dating back to 2012.
Posted at 8:30am on 7th November 2026
Individual daily reports from the current season
Snowfall statistics
The charts below show cumulative snowfall recorded at base, providing a way to compare snowfall patterns over time across multiple seasons. The historical chart shows complete season-by-season data, while the current season chart highlights the 2026-2027 season (where available) and will be updated daily. Select seasons to show or hide individual years, and explore the charts to compare recorded snowfall up to particular dates. All data is based on snowfall observed at base, as reported in our daily reports.
The charts below present snowfall data covering multiple seasons in a variety of formats, providing further ways to explore seasonal snowfall patterns and comparisons.
In-depth season archives:
Niseko Now
The complete record of every season covered on SnowJapan, including detailed statistics and archived daily reports.