Winter

The Magic of Night-Skiing in Niseko

16 October, 2019

Night-skiing is an absolute must try during your Niseko winter holiday.

New Mountain Center Annex Set to Open December 7th

09 October, 2019

The Hirafu Mountain Center situated alongside the famous Niseko Grand Hirafu Gondola base is undergoing an expansion, with an extension set to open in December.

50 Days, 50 Ways

04 October, 2019

With 50 days until the scheduled start of lift operations here in Niseko, we've been daydreaming about all those things you can do in Niseko in winter!

Last Day to Vote in The World Ski Awards

27 September, 2019

Today (September 27th) is the last day to vote for Niseko's nominees in the World Ski Awards.

Key Winter 2019/20 Dates

20 September, 2019

Opening and closing dates, night skiing dates, the lot! Here's our guide to the most important dates for your Niseko diary this upcoming winter.

First Snow on Mt Yotei for Winter 2019/20

19 September, 2019

The first snow has fallen on Mt. Yotei for the 2019/20 season, a month earlier than last year.

NEW VIDEO: Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

13 September, 2019

Some of our best moments last season cut into one exciting video!

Direct Flights from Bangkok to Hokkaido

06 September, 2019

Travelling from Bangkok to Hokkaido just got easier with NokScoot direct flights.

Europe Joins the Ikon Pass

28 August, 2019

Zermatt in Switzerland becomes the first European destination to join the Ikon Pass.

Niseko United Has You Covered

28 August, 2019

One Mountain. Four Resorts. Unlimited Powder. Mt Niseko Annupuri is where all the magic happens.

Teaser Video: New Ski Film by Taiyo Nakanishi and Yasuyuki Shimanuki

26 August, 2019

Film maker Yasuyuki Shimanuki and skier Taiyo Nakanishi have teamed up to create a brand new Hokkaido based ski-film, launching this autumn. Watch the teaser!

Sapporo Snow Festival 2020 Dates Announced

19 August, 2019

Experience winter wonderland with majestic snow sculptures at the Sapporo Snow Festival 2020.

100 Days Until Play

14 August, 2019

The countdown is officially on to the Winter 2019/20 season! Only 100 days to go before Niseko explodes with powder powered action and excitement!

The Best Ways to Get to Niseko

14 August, 2019

It has never been easier to access the powder capital of the world.

Make Your Day - New Video by Niseko Grand Hirafu

02 August, 2019

If you weren't already excited for next winter in Niseko, you certainly will be after watching the brand new 2019/20 Winter promo from Grand Hirafu Ski Resort.

Niseko's Most Instagrammable Moments from Winter 2018/19

17 July, 2019

Take a look at the best Instagram moments from last winter.