ABOUT Niseko
- Niseko is located on the North Island of Hokkaido and comprises four resorts on the one mountain, Niseko Annupuri
- Arguably the most well known resort in Japan, Niseko is renowned for some of the driest, lightest powder in the world (averaging 15m a season)
- It has some of the best après and dining options in Japan and offers plenty of luxury chalets as well as good value lodges and hotels
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Niseko Accommodation
Niseko offers a vast variety of accommodation options from lodges to hotels and luxury apartments. Check out some of our top recommendations here. -
Niseko
Ski Packages
Niseko is located on the North Island of Hokkaido and is comprised of four resorts on the one mountain, Niseko Annupuri. Niseko is arguably the most well known ski resort in Japan and is renowned for some of the driest, lightest powder in the world, averaging over 15 metres each season. We offer a wide variety of packages throughout Niseko, with accommodation from hotels to luxury chalets. Check out some of our best priced package options below, or complete an enquiry form and we can create a custom package for you. -
Niseko
day tours
Here are some recommendations for things to do if you have the time to explore during some time away from the mountains. -
Niseko Dining
Niseko is a foodie’s paradise since attracting many international snow seekers and today has the most number of bars and restaurants of any other resort in Japan. Here are some of our top tasty recommendations. -
How to get to
Niseko
Niseko is located on the North Island of Hokkaido and you have a few different options for getting there. Check out which option is best for you. -
Niseko Trail Maps
There are 5 resorts you can explore from Niseko. Find out what each of these areas have to offer with our resort guides and trail maps.
Featured Niseko Articles
Mountainwatch Guide to Myoko – Japan’s Powder Capital and Second Stop on The Golden Snowmads Tour
Myoko is regarded as the powder capital of Japan for good reason – 15 metres average annual snowfall means there are a lot days like this. Photo: Grant Gunderson Mountainwatch | Joe Stanco After visiting Minakami and Tenjinda [...]
First Snow Has Fallen and Resorts are Open!
As the mountains across the Northern Hemisphere are starting to disappear under a blanket of snow, ski enthusiasts around the world are starting to dust off their gear, in preparation for those first powder turns! In Japan, Niseko [...]
2023-2024 Japanese Snow Season Outlook – Grasshopper’s November Update
Niseko and Mt Yotei after this week’s snowfalls cleared. Photo: 360niseko Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper First North America, then Europe, and now Japan is on the map after the first proper snowstorm of the season came through [...]
2023-2024 Japanese Snow Season Outlook – What We Can Expect in an El Nino Year
Drew Jolowicz finding deep powder at Appi Kogen, northern Honshu, in Feb 2020 a season that experienced a moderate to strong El Niño. Photo: Dylan Robinson Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper Here we go folks, another Japanese snow [...]
Embrace the Myoko Magic: A Safe, Fun, and Enlightening Backcountry Adventure
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the winter wonderland of Myoko, Japan. Our daily backcountry tours are more than just adventure; they’re about prioritising your safety, ensuring you have a blast, and [...]
Mountainwatch Travel’s Guide to Myoko Kogen
There are so many Japanese resorts to choose from and Myoko Kogen has got to be one of our favourites. Joe Stanco, owner and operator of Joey’s Myoko, has been living in Myoko for a few winters now. As well as owning his rental [...]
