Grand Hirafu Lift Operation Schedule
To help you plan your time on the slopes, here's the Grand Hirafu lift operations schedule for the remainder of the 2022/23 Winter Season, including opening and closing times and closing dates.
Please be aware that some lifts may not be operating for the entire season this year, we highly recommend that you check the lift operations schedule below before you plan your visit.
| Lift | Operating Period | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Family Quad | Daily until 2 April | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Ace Pair Lift #1 | Closed for Winter 22/23 | Closed for Winter 22/23 |
| Ace Quad Lift #2 (Center 4) | Daily until 2 April | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Ace Pair Lift #3 | Closed for Winter 22/23 | Closed for Winter 22/23 |
| Ace Pair Lift #4 | Closed for Winter 22/23 | Closed for Winter 22/23 |
| Hirafu Gondola | Daily until 7 May | 8:25 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Holiday Pair Lift #1 | Daily until 26 March | 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM |
| King Pair Lift #1 | Closed for Winter 22/23 | Closed for Winter 22/23 |
| King Quad Lift #2 | Closed for Winter 22/23 | Closed for Winter 22/23 |
| King Hooded Quad Lift #3 | Daily until 7 May | 8:35 AM - 4:00 PM |
| King Lift #4 | Daily until 7 May | 8:50 AM - 3:45 PM |
| Swinging Monkey | Closed for Winter 22/23 | Closed for Winter 22/23 |
Beginning April 3rd, the Gondola will be the only way to access the higher level slopes and terrain, so be sure to plan ahead to ensure you make it to the Gondola in time for first tracks.
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Looking for more reasons to visit Niseko in March, take a look at our latest blog here to discover why more visitors are planning their visits after peak season!
