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Niseko Backcountry English Map now available!

10 February, 2023

A map of the Niseko mountain range and its surrounding backcountry routes has been published for foreign visitors to the wider Niseko region in Hokkaido.

What's On In And Around Niseko This February

18 January, 2023

Discover the best activities happening in Niseko in February. From festivals to snow events, there's something for everyone to enjoy in our winter wonderland.

It’s not all skiing and snowboarding. 7 must-try activities off the slopes in Niseko.

10 January, 2023

Not a skier or snowboarder? There are plenty of other unforgettable off-slope experiences to enjoy this winter. Check them out!

5 Reasons to Visit Niseko This January

03 January, 2023

Here’s a taste of what you can do and see this month during “Japanuary” in Niseko, with our top reasons why a January trip should be on your wish list.

Eats is back for 2022-23

16 December, 2022

Experience Niseko's restaurant guide "Eats" for the 2022-23 season is now available!

Experience Niseko’s guide to the start of the 2022/23 Winter Season

21 November, 2022

Experience Niseko’s guide to the start of the 2022/23 Winter Season

Early Covid-19 Vaccination Program Underway in Niseko

07 July, 2021

Early Covid-19 vaccination program underway in Niseko for hospitality workers with 2,500 local hospitality workers being vaccinated months ahead of schedule.

Niseko Backcountry Trip Report: Mt Yotei Jan 2021

19 January, 2021

Backcountry trip report from Niseko

Eats 2020-21 is Now Available

07 December, 2020

Experience Niseko's restaurant guide "Eats" for the 2020-21 season is now available!

World Ski Awards 2020

27 November, 2020

Niseko is a perennial contender in the World Ski Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the industry, and led the pack again this year.

Get to Know the Peaks of the Niseko Range

25 August, 2020

An introduction to the unique mountains that make up the Niseko Range

The Unique Mountains of Hokkaido

08 July, 2020

The mountains in Hokkaido are quite different to the peaks in other areas of the world and even other areas in Japan.

Niseko land prices continue to surge

03 July, 2020

Niseko land prices continue their Japan-leading growth rates - up 50% on previous year.

Hiking Season is Here: Tips When Hiking in the Niseko Area

10 June, 2020

Summer is a great time in Niseko to hit the trail. Here are some basic tips to make sure you're prepared before hitting the local mountains!

Yotei Asparagus is In Season

08 June, 2020

Hokkaido asparagus is famous throughout Japan, however few people know that the first asparagus grown in Japan were on the foothills the Niseko mountains

Mr Mishima's Famous Shibazakura Garden in Full Bloom

27 May, 2020

Spring in Niseko is not complete without a stroll in this shibazakura garden.