Niseko: The Ski Resort Town in Northern Hokkaido
A town in Northern Hokkaido Island, Niseko that lies at the bottom of now a dormant volcano, Mount Yotei, Niseko is fast becoming a popular ski town in Japan offering the best lightest snow powdery snow, great hiking opportunities and beautiful vistas to ride and explore the famous Shiribetsu River. This makes the town one of the most ideal places to visit in Hokkaido if tourists want to witness unequaled beauty that can be enjoyed both in winter and summer seasons. Visit Niseko in Japan by booking a flight to arrive at Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport and then a two-hour drive to get to the town center.
Best Time to Visit
For an ideal ski season in Niseko for the Annupuri and Hirafu ski areas is late November to early May. Particularly in early December when less ski resorts are less crowded and tourists can save more by taking advantage of early season deal offers and get the opportunities to experience more winter activities.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Ski all you want in many of Niseko’s ski resorts one of which is the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area experience the best crisp powder snow perfect for downhill skiing. Tourist can also head to the White Isle Niseko Snowmobile Park and zoom over the powder snow surface while taking in all gorgeous white snow scenery along the way. Tourists may also try the best tasting buckwheat noodles in Sobadokoro Rakuichi or have a taste of creamy cheeses and sweet tarts at Milk Kobo. Tourists may have a relaxing and comfortable rest either at the luxury mountain hotel of Hilton Niseko Hotel or at the comfy Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse.