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Snow-covered Mt Yotei behind snowy spruce in Niseko, Hokkaido, under a clear blue skyA skier in a teal jacket walking uphill with skis over the shoulder, a snow-covered valley and a large conical volcano behind, Niseko, HokkaidoA snowed-in resort town under a white sky: deep snowbanks, two cars buried to the windows, a wheel loader, timber houses and condominium blocks behind. Niseko, HokkaidoA blue tractor ploughing a field in front of a snow-streaked volcano, fresh green trees between, Niseko, Hokkaido

Niseko, Hokkaido

Niseko: What to Do and Where to Stay

Food · Things to do · Where to stay

Niseko is four ski areas on one mountain, Grand HIRAFU, Niseko Village, Hanazono and Annupuri, which Niseko United links with one All Mountain Pass. For 2026–27 the season is planned for 28 November 2026 to 5 May 2027 at Grand HIRAFU and Annupuri; all dates are tentative and depend on snow.

Off the snow, the list is Mt. Yotei (1,898 m), Hirafu village, Goshiki Onsen and the Milk Kobo dairy shop. For a hotel, choose the base first: Grand HIRAFU is the largest, Niseko Village has The Green Leaf and Hilton Niseko Village at its base, and the Annupuri base has natural onsen.

Niseko: things to do, where to stay