
Niseko Ski Resort is officially Japan’s #1 snow resort, located in Hokkaido, 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport and the nearby city of Sapporo. Comprised of 4 interlinked ski resorts – Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, and An’nupuri – it is renowned for its consistency and quality of powder snow throughout the winter.
Niseko resort area is said to have the best powder snow in the world. Visitors from all around the globe come to Niseko to discover the powder snow phenomenon that occurs each winter. Niseko sits at a fairly low elevation, 800-1000 ft. Niseko has an annual snowfall of about 550 inches or 45 feet!!
Average Weather for February
Tokyo 51F/36F 5 Rainy days
Niseko 30F/12F 20 Rainy/Snowy days
Kyoto 50F/34F 8 Rainy days
The terrain is a good equal mix of 30% Beginner / 40% Intermediate / 30% Expert. Make sure to check out the Niseko resort maps so you can explore the entire resort.
The IKON base pass is good for five days of skiing in Niseko resorts. For more IKON pass information, go to https://www.ikonpass.com/en/destinations/niseko-united .
Even if you don’t ski, there will be plenty to explore and discover in Japan. This will be a once in a lifetime trip that you cannot miss.