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NISEKO Lessons, guiding, & touring

Niseko ski and snowboard lessons with the option to explore nearby resorts with our Day Trips. Join us for a tailored learning experience with our highly qualified instructors. Our Private Lessons offer the opportunity to grow your passion for snowsports your way. We offer lessons at a variety of locations around Niseko to allow you to experience everything the area has to offer.

Niseko guiding allows you to discover the best that the resort has to offer in-bounds, or explore resort-accessed backcountry which will take you out the gates to enjoy plenty of terrain and fresh turns. Let us take your trip to the next level with a flexible & customised guided tour. With so much on offer in Niseko and Hokkaido, let our guide work with you to provide the experience of a lifetime!

Explore more and venture deeper into the backcountry accessed via your touring equipment or snowshoes. With endless terrain & options available for every level of adventurer, let our guide work with you to plan the experience of a lifetime!

Resort Information

Niseko Hokkaido

Niseko refers to a mountainous region of south-western Hokkaido, which is Japan’s northern most island. Its closest airport is Chitose, which is 2.5 hours away and the nearest major city is Sapporo, which is a two-hour drive. The area has recently become hugely popular, mainly because of its huge annual snowfall.
Niseko’s main ski resort is called Niseko United, which is made up of four interlinked, world class ski areas; Grand Hirafu, Annupuri, Hanazono and Niseko Village. The ‘hub’ or main town centre is a quaint but burgeoning village called Hirafu.
Niseko is located in Japan’s northern most island. Its closest airport is Chitose, which is 2.5 hours away and the nearest major city is Sapporo, which is a two-hour drive. There are extensive bus, train and road links to Niseko.
Niseko receives on average 14 meters of snow, most of which comes down as light, dry powder, which is considered ideal for skiing and snowboarding. It has won the “Best Resort in Asia” award at the World Ski Awards four years in a row, but many people would argue that it is also home to the best conditions for skiing and snowboarding in the world. In the summer when the mountaintops surrounding Niseko turn green it’s time to ditch the skis and grab a bike or a sup! Niseko is just as wondrous in summer as it is in winter! There’s no better way to explore everything Niseko’s green season has to offer than by biking, supping and hiking.
Niseko receives an average of 14 meters of snow, most of which comes down as light, dry powder, which is considered ideal for skiing and snowboarding. Mid-December through March is the snow season, with the best snow in late December, January and February.
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Accomodation

Niseko has a huge range of accommodation options, it’s sometimes hard to choose. Niseko offers four main types of accommodations including; Pensions, Lodges, Apartments, and Hotels. Before choosing your accommodation, the first decision you’ll need to make is which resort you think you’ll spend the most time in. The largest accommodation is located in Hirafu, offering options to suit all budgets. To book your Niseko accommodation, you can do this through one of the following fantastic accommodation options, or simply book through one of our recommend travel partners.

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MEet The team

Our team know how to get the most out of the entire mountain experience. We've been based in Japan accumulating a wealth of local experience for years.

Your Ability

Your ability

Our ability chart describes your skiing or snowboarding ability and allows us to better plan an epic experience catered to your goals.

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Terrain Guide

Our Niseko Area Terrain Guide includes an overview of the local resorts and an introduction to the backcountry areas accessible via the resort's gate system.

Snow Safety

Snow safety

Niseko’s main ski resort is called Niseko United, which is made up of four interlinked, world class ski areas; Grand Hirafu, Annupuri, Hanazono and Niseko Village.