Niseko Annupuri Kokusai, often just known as Annupuri, is a ski area located in Niseko Town in the western region of Hokkaido.
This ski area has a 2,274m gondola lift, two quad lifts (1,117m and 433m) and three pair lifts.
It is one of the four connected ski areas that share a joint lift ticket and make up Niseko United. The others (closest to the furthest away) are Niseko Village Ski Resort, Niseko Grand Hirafu and Niseko HANAZONO Resort.
A lift ticket for just Niseko Annupuri Kokusai is available, along with one that is valid at both Niseko Annupuri and Niseko Village.
A little to the west, but unconnected and not part of the Niseko United group, is Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort ski area.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1156
Vertical (m)
756
Bottom/base (m)
400
Beginner runs (%)
30
Intermediate runs (%)
50
Advanced runs (%)
20
Longest course (m)
4000
Steepest slope (°)
34
Number of courses
13
Ski lifts
6
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
1
Quad lift (4-person)
2
Triple lift (3-person)
0
Pair lift (2-person)
3
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Niseko Annupuri Kokusai usually plans to be open from late November until early May. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Niseko Annupuri Kokusai is normally open from 8:30am until 4:30pm in the daytime.
Night skiing
Night skiing is from 4:30pm until 7:30pm and planned daily from Saturday 13th December 2025 until Sunday 22nd March 2026.
Niseko Rules
There are 11 backcountry gates across the ski areas in Niseko providing backcountry opportunities. Official Niseko Rules have been established to reduced and try to prevent accidents in backcountry areas:
Always use gates when entering backcountry areas.
Do not duck boundary ropes.
Everyone skiing/snowboarding in backcountry areas should wear a helmet and carry an avalanche beacon.
Backcountry skiing/snowboarding is prohibited when gates are closed.
Never enter off-limits areas at any time (except for official rescue and research operations).
Elementary school children are not allowed in backcountry areas unless accompanied by an elder companion.
Families & children
There is a kids sledding area by the base area.
Lessons
A number of ski and snowboard schools operate around the Niseko resort areas, offering lessons in English and other languages.
Rental
A number of ski and snowboard equipment and wear rental facilities are available around the Niseko resort areas.
Lift ticket prices
2026-2027 season
(The main lift ticket information below may not include all available ticket options)
The charges shown below are the ticket window prices for lift tickets that cover all four Niseko United ski areas – Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, Niseko HANAZONO Resort, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri Kokusai – during the peak season (Saturday 24th December 2026 until Sunday 28th February 2027).
Cheaper tickets are available during other periods (see below) and also online.
1 day
Adult: 13,500 yen
4-12 years: 8,100 yen
13-15 years: 11,500 yen
65 and above: 11,500 yen
2 days
Adult: 26,500 yen
4-12 years: 15,900 yen
13-15 years: 22,500 yen
65 and above: 22,500 yen
3 days
Adult: 39,500 yen
4-12 years: 23,700 yen
13-15 years: 33,600 yen
65 and above: 33,600 yen
4 days
Adult: 52,500 yen
4-12 years: 31,500 yen
13-15 years: 44,600 yen
65 and above: 44,600 yen
5 days
Adult: 65,500 yen
4-12 years: 39,300 yen
13-15 years: 55,700 yen
65 and above: 55,700 yen
6 days
Adult: 78,500 yen
4-12 years: 47,100 yen
13-15 years: 66,700 yen
65 and above: 66,700 yen
7 days
Adult: 91,500 yen
4-12 years: 54,900 yen
13-15 years: 77,800 yen
65 and above: 77,800 yen
Free 50 hours
121,200 yen
The charges shown below are the ticket window prices for lift tickets that cover Niseko Annupuri Kokusai during the peak season (Saturday 24th December 2026 until Sunday 28th February 2027). Cheaper tickets are available during other periods (see below).
5 hours
Adult: 6,700 yen
4-12 years: 4,200 yen
13-15 years: 5,100 yen
65 and above: 5,100 yen
1 day
Adult: 7,800 yen
4-12 years: 4,900 yen
13-15 years: 5,900 yen
65 and above: 5,900 yen
2 days
Adult: 14,500 yen
4-12 years: 9,100 yen
13-15 years: 11,000 yen
65 and above: 11,000 yen
3 days
Adult: 21,200 yen
4-12 years: 13,300 yen
13-15 years: 16,100 yen
65 and above: 16,100 yen
Night skiing
3,700 yen
Gondola return
Adult: 2,890 yen
4-12 years: 2,140 yen
13-15 years: 2,680 yen
65 and above: 2,680 yen
Early season:
Saturday 28th November 2026 until Friday 11th December 2026
Regular season:
Saturday 12th December 2026 until Wednesday 23rd December 2026
Peak season:
Thursday 24th December 2026 until Sunday 28th February 2027
Regular season:
Monday 1st March 2027 until Monday 22nd March 2027
Spring season:
Tuesday 23rd March until Sunday 4th April 2027
Final season:
Monday 5th April 2027 until Wednesday 5th May 2027
Historical snow depth data
The following ski season and official snow depth data have been independently compiled by SnowJapan for publication on this website. Where available, the data is updated annually after each ski season.
First and last dates of recent seasons
2025-2026 season: 5th December - 6th May (153 days)
2024-2025 season: 1st December - 6th May (157 days)
2023-2024 season: 2nd December - 3rd May (154 days)
2022-2023 season: 3rd December - 3rd May (152 days)
2021-2022 season: 4th December - 5th May (153 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 330cm on 9th March
2024-2025 season: 270cm on 24th February - 11th March and 27th-30th March
2023-2024 season: 250cm on 24th-26th March
2022-2023 season: 270cm on 22nd-23rd February and 25th February - 9th March
2021-2022 season: 360cm on 24th February - 9th March
2020-2021 season: 350cm on 27th-28th February
2019-2020 season: 190cm on various dates
2018-2019 season: 330cm on 16th-22nd February
2017-2018 season: 500cm on 7th March
2016-2017 season: 315cm on various dates
2015-2016 season: 390cm on various dates
2014-2015 season: 420cm on 15th-16th March
Resources
Daily weather & snow reporting on SnowJapan
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
SnowJapan Directory: accommodation listing in the region
Freedom Inn (about 20.3km)
SnowJapan Directory: travel services listings in the region
Introduction to the region
Hokkaido is the second-largest and most northerly of Japan's four main islands. It is separated from Aomori Prefecture on the Honshu mainland by the Tsugaru Strait (and connected by the Seikan Tunnel railway).
Hokkaido is the largest prefecture in Japan, forming its own 'region'. Unlike most other prefectures, it is usually referred to simply as 'Hokkaido', rather than 'Hokkaido Prefecture'. Sapporo City is the capital of Hokkaido and is famous for, among other things, the annual Sapporo Snow Festival held in February.
With a colder climate than most of Japan, Hokkaido enjoys some of the most consistent snowfall and conditions in the country. There are more ski areas in Hokkaido than in any other prefecture in Japan, and they are scattered throughout the mountains of the large island.
Hokkaido is home to some of Japan's most famous ski areas. The ski areas in Niseko and Kutchan in the west, and Furano in the central region, have long been popular with Japanese skiers. In recent years, those ski resorts, along with several others, have gained a worldwide reputation and now attract a significant number of overseas visitors.
In striking contrast to the international feel and increasing exclusivity of such resorts, most of the ski areas in Hokkaido are very small. The majority have only one or two ski lifts (often single-person or surface-rope tow lifts), and some are even free to use. Many of these small ski areas are owned and operated by the local village or town and very much cater to locals.
Niseko Annupuri Kokusai is one of 3 ski areas currently operating in Niseko Town.
About the information on this page
SnowJapan independently researches, checks and updates the information on this page at least once each year, in the lead-up to every ski season. We also update it whenever we become aware of other changes. The information published on SnowJapan is based on independent research using official Japanese-language sources and is not supplied by ski areas. If you are planning to visit a ski area, we recommend checking the official ski area website for the latest operational information. We take great care to keep the information on SnowJapan accurate and up to date. However, SnowJapan accepts no responsibility for decisions made based on information published on this website.
Learn more about how we research, check and update information on SnowJapan.