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| Niseko, located on the western coast of the island of Hokkaido, is widely known as having one of the most consistent and biggest snowfalls in Japan and boasts some of the best powder conditions to be found anywhere. Niseko is the largest of Hokkaido ski areas with 3 interlinked first-class resorts, Annupuri, Hirafu and Higashiyama. These 3 adjoining resorts make up Niseko and offer spectacular skiing and snowboarding opportunities to the novice, intermediate or expert and offer the powder hound unparalleled, pristine powder experiences 7 days a week. . Niseko has one of the largest night skiing areas around with the lifts open daily from 8.30am to 9.00pm. Plenty of alpine alternatives are here to be enjoyed cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snow rafting, ice climbing, snowshoeing and relaxing in the natural hot springs. Niseko offers some great ski-in ski-out accommodation with a variety of western hotels and pensions catering to all budgets. The premier property at Niseko is the Higashiyama Prince Hotel conveniently located at the base of Niseko Higashiyama The hotel has fantastic lift access up onto the mountain with the gondola running directly out of the foyer of the hotel, allowing the customer immediate passage to the slopes. The hotel is renowned for its high quality facilities, service and works well with foreign guests. The hotel has some very good restaurants and bars, which cater to almost all tastes. Another popular property is the J-First Hotel which offers 4 star ski-in ski-out accommodation. The hotel has variety of facilities and services and is well suited to foreign guests. A good selection of pensions and hotels are also available in the Hirafu area and in close vicinity to the mountain.  |
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