Niseko, Hokkaido is a famous ski resort in Japan known for having piles of light powder snow annually. They receive the “Siberian Pennisula” effect which can see over 1 meter in some single day snowfall. We enjoyed a good variety of powder and groomed days. The ski runs are towards beginner/intermediate level along great tree runs.
The resort is about 2.5 hours via bus rom Sapporo airport and the mountain village itself is great attraction with many Japanese onsens & delicious local eateries.
This was a planned visit prior to leaving Vancouver. It was one of our “must see” for this journey and Niseko was an incredible snowboard experience that we will look forward to again.
Arriving in Sapporo airport via local carrier.
Mount Youtei – active volcano and visiable from resort and highway
Main village road – heated sidewalks for pedestrian. Very helpful when they get heavy snowfall.
Shuttle we hopped on from the Japanese onsen spa
Picking up our rental equipment.
One of the main gondola
Holding on very tight on this single chair lift.
Resort staff saying hello and welcome
It’s snowing!
Sunset
Lounging in the snow
Japanese Izakaya as apres, priceless
Excellent pizzeria
Hokkaido style miso ramen with thick egg noodle.
The effects of heated sidewalk while snowing
