>>See Niseko Ski Trails

Niseko An'nupuri Mountain has four resorts, with four distinct trunks up and down the mountain. The four resorts are (from South to North) Niseko An'nupuri, Niseko Higashiyama, Niseko Grand Hirafu and Hanazono.

Niseko is famous for its deep and fluffy powder snow. The ski-able resort area starts from close to sea-level and rises to an altitude of 1200m (peak of 1,308 metres), with about 1000m in elevation.

Niseko is made up of 57 runs consisting of 38 lifts and gondolas and totaling over 47 km in groomed slopes. Longest run is 5.6km, and as well as the powder, the terrain offers first timer slopes, half-pipes, quarter pipes, table tops, mogul fields, tree runs and lot's of natural hits to ensure everyone's tastes are catered for.
There is a good mixture of beginner, intermediate and advanced runs, with skiers and snowboarders welcome everywhere.

Lift facilities are great and operate for over 12 hours a day - starting at 8:30am and last ride up closing at 8:30 pm Hirafu, 9:00pm in Anuupuri. In previous peak seasons an early morning lift pass has been available for a ¥500 surcharge for the first trackers. Lifts are closed in extreme weather, and fewer lifts are open at the end of season. Hanazono quads 1 and 3, the King Triple at Hirafu, and Jumbo quad at Annupuri are hooded opening and closing automatically. There are Gondolas at Annupuri, Higashiyama, and Hirafu. Not all lifts have protective covers and Niseko weather can be extremely cold. Skiers and boarders should be fully prepared with warm gloves and face masks. These are available in the village and on the mountain. Prices vary from 1000 to 2000 yen. Refer to tips for general information on ski wear safety, important customs.  Rusutsu boasts all hooded lifts.

There are seven different on-mountain restaurants/cafes to eat or rest in and more at the base of ski lifts. Most prices are very affordable with a good variety of eating options.

The Grand shuttle bus runs around Hirafu Village from 8:30 am to 9pm every 10 - 20 minutes and constantly in peak periods. The transfers from accommodation to the lifts and back are free and this shuttle service can also be used for transport around the village. There is also a Hanazono Courtesy bus and the 'Free passport bus' is available for all mountain pass holders for transfers between Hirafu-Higashiyama-An'nupuri.

One of the highlights is night skiing. The illuminated area is huge, and visibility good. Even tree runs are accessible. A powder night session is a must! Hanazono area does not currently have night skiing.
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