Niseko Ski Area
Listed as the worlds 2nd snowiest ski resort by Forbes Traveller, Niseko has fast become a "must do" snow destination for the alpine reveller.

The region commonly know as Niseko is actually made up of four resorts all joining at the top of Mt An’nupuri and otherwise known as The Niseko United.

The Niseko United includes Hirafu (Niseko Grand Hirafu), & Hanazono, An’nupuri & Higashiyama.

The Niseko smartcard lift ticket - an electronic ticketing system covers all resorts and includes the free shuttle bus linking all resorts. This means that for the one price you can access all areas.

Whether its parks, pipes, epic tree runs, family slopes, open bowls or the unbelievably consistent deep powder, it’s easy to see why Niseko is booming. With the expected 14m of annual snowfall, Niseko is a ‘special heavy snowfall region’ even on days where the flakes are falling you can experience amazing tree runs during almost blizzard conditions.

The Niseko United offers 2191 acres of terrain with a top elevation of 1308m and over 47 km of groomed slopes. The resort terrain offers Beginner 30%, Intermediate 42%, and Advanced 28%. All levels are catered for and don’t forget the 30 square km of backcountry to explore ‘not officially on the maps’. Trail guides are in English and detailed with 60 runs and 38 lifts operating daily from 8.30 to 9pm. That’s 12 hours of riding per day!

Featuring numerous covered lifts and gondolas - no T-bars! And did we already mention the amazing tree runs. You can try your hand at snow mobiling, cat skiing, snowshoeing or dog sledding or join one of the numerous ski schools including kids ski schools/clubs.

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