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Enjoy skiing, snowboarding and hot springs in Niseko in winter! Experience the great outdoors with your whole body in Niseko Town, Hokkaido [Niseko Town x Domingo]
table of contents 1.What is Niseko Town? 2. When you think of winter in Niseko, you think of "skiing and snowboarding"! Introducing the ski resorts in Niseko 3. The Niseko area is a treasure trove of hot springs! Take your time exploring the variety of hot spring facilities ①Niseko Higashiyama Onsen Village / ②Annupuri Hot Springs / ③Niseko Konbu Onsenkyo / ④Niseko Station Hot Springs / ⑤Niseko Goshiki Onsen 4. How do I get to Niseko Town? How do I get around Niseko Town? Access to Niseko Town 5. Enjoy winter in Niseko Town! A message from the Niseko Town Hall
What is Niseko Town?
Niseko Town is located in the western part of central Hokkaido, almost in the center of the Shiribeshi region, in a hilly area surrounded by Mt. Yotei and Niseko Annupuri. It is easily accessible, about a two-hour drive from Sapporo City and New Chitose Airport, and is visited by many tourists from within Hokkaido and abroad.
In the summer, you can enjoy outdoor activities such as rafting on the Shiribetsu River, hiking up Mt. Niseko Annupuri and Mt. Yotei, and camping, and in the winter you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding on the perfect snow, so many people have the impression that it is a town where you can have fun to your heart's content in both summer and winter.
Rafting on the Shiribetsu River. Image courtesy of Niseko Town.
Photo courtesy of Niseko Town
We spoke to Momoe Ohno and Fuuya Shijo, who are in charge of public relations at Niseko Town Hall, and Hanayo Fukazawa, who is in charge of tourism, about "recommended activities in Niseko Town in winter"!
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From the left: Public Relations Officer Ohno, Tourism Officer Fukazawa, and Public Relations Officer Shijo
"What is the appeal of Niseko in winter?" When I asked that question, the answer I got was "There are many attractions, but the best are the ski resorts and hot springs!" In this article, we will introduce the ski resorts that boast powder snow, and the hot springs in the town where you can enjoy a variety of spring water qualities!
When you think of winter in Niseko, you think of skiing and snowboarding! We introduce the ski resorts in the town.
Niseko Town receives a large amount of snow when the northwest seasonal winds from Siberia collide with Mt. Yotei and the Niseko mountain range. The soft snow that gives off a floating sensation is popular, and many skiers and snowboarders visit from all over the world. We'll introduce you to the three ski resorts in Niseko Town!
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Niseko Village Ski Resort
Photo courtesy of Niseko Village Ski Resort
Niseko Village, with its slopes jutting out from the southeast face of the main peak, Annupuri, offers adventurous skiing. The middle section in particular is a treasure trove of varying slopes. The upper part is above the tree line and features a very wide open run. Hilton Niseko Village and The Green Leaf Niseko Village, where you can enjoy an elegant resort lifestyle, are connected at the foot of the mountain. From the summit, you can approach all of the ski resorts on the entire Niseko mountain. The longest run is 5,000m and the best powder awaits you. (Quoted from Niseko Town Tourist Guide ) *For details of the course, please see here .
■Niseko Village Ski Resort Location: Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko Town, Abuta District Opening period: Early December to early April Business hours: 8:30~20:00 *Special business hours during Golden Week Inquiry: 0136(44)2211 Home page
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Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort
Photo courtesy of Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort
Located on the southern slope of Niseko Annupuri, this ski resort has a long, vast, gentle slope. You can enjoy leisurely and elegant skiing while gazing at the Erman's birch trees. Hotels and pensions are located at the base of the mountain, and Hotel Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri, located amongst the trees, is connected to the ski resort. The courses that spread across the southern slope of Niseko Annupuri have a diverse layout and can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers. Long cruises while taking in the magnificent views of Mt. Yotei, Lake Toya, Mt. Usu, and more are truly exhilarating. (Quoted from Niseko Town Tourist Guide ) *For details of the course, please see here .
■ Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort Address: 485 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun Opening period: late November to early May Business hours: 8:30~20:00 Inquiry: 0136(58)2080 Home page
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Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
Photo courtesy of Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
Being the closest to the sea in Niseko, it has a creamy snow quality with just the right amount of moisture, an abundant amount of snow, and a compact mountain with a terrain packed with attractions such as tree runs and large runs, which is loved by many skiers. The beauty of Mt. Yotei and Mt. Annupuri that can be seen on a clear day is exceptional. It is a ski resort that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and is free for preschoolers and very reasonably priced for elementary and junior high school students. *For details of the course, please see here .
■ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Address: 448 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun Opening period: Early December to mid-April Business hours: 8:30-16:00 Inquiry: 0136(59)2511 Home page
Check it out! Useful supplementary information
■Niseko All Mountains Common Lift Ticket To fully enjoy the slopes of Mt. Niseko Annupuri (1,308m), we recommend the "Niseko All Mountains Lift Ticket." The All Mountains Lift Ticket can be used at the four ski resorts "Niseko United" that spread across the slopes of Niseko Annupuri. In addition to the lifts from each ski resort that are connected near the summit, you can also use shuttle buses that connect the base of the mountain. About Niseko All Mountains Common Lift Ticket
■ Niseko Rules The "Niseko Rules" were established to prevent accidents outside the ski resort. Niseko was once the mountain with the highest number of avalanche fatalities in Japan. The rules were established to respect the freedom of skiing on fresh snow while ensuring the safety of the many people who enjoy the snowy mountains of Niseko. Please follow the Niseko Rules to enjoy skiing and snowboarding safely. About Niseko Rules
The Niseko area is a treasure trove of hot springs! Take your time exploring the wide variety of hot spring facilities.
The hot springs that gush out from the Niseko mountain range have a wide variety of spring qualities! The water comes in a variety of unique colors, from clear to milky white to brown. Many facilities allow day trips, so it's great to try different hot springs. We will introduce you to some hot spring facilities in Niseko town that you can easily visit and take a day trip to bathe!
Niseko Higashiyama Hot Springs
"Niseko Higashiyama Onsenkyo" is a hot spring resort with excellent access from Niseko Village Ski Resort. There's nothing better than soothing your body in a hot spring after a day of skiing or snowboarding! Another great attraction is that, if the weather is good, you can get a beautiful view of Mt. Yotei from the open-air bath.
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Hilton Niseko Village
Photo courtesy of Niseko Town
Easily accessible ski resort: Niseko Village Ski Resort Spring quality: Sodium chloride spring Rental: Bath towel 100 yen
■Hilton Niseko Village Location: Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko Town, Abuta District TEL: 0136(44)1111 Bathing fee: 1200 yen for adults, 700 yen for elementary school students (hand towel included), free for preschoolers *Please note that day trip bathing plans may change depending on the season. Business hours: 12:00-21:00 Closed: Open all year round *Currently, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, use of the hot springs is limited to hotel guests and fitness club members. Please contact the hotel to find out when day-use bathing will resume. Home page
Annupuri Hot Springs
Located at the southern foot of Niseko Annupuri, this hot spring resort is easily accessible from the Annupuri International Ski Resort. Why not relax and soothe your body with a relaxing soak in the gentle hot spring water?
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Ikoi no Yuyado Iroha
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Easily accessible ski resort: Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort Spring quality: Sodium hydrogen carbonate, sulfate, chloride spring Rental: towel set 320 yen
■Ikoi no Yuyado Iroha Address: 477 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(58)3111 Bathing fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers Business hours: 12:30-21:00 (reception until 20:00) Closed: Open all year round Home page
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Niseko Annupuri Onsen Yugokorotei
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Easily accessible ski resort: Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort Spring quality: Sodium hydrogen carbonate, sulfate, chloride spring Rental: Face towel 100 yen, bath towel 200 yen, bath towel and face towel set 250 yen
Highly recommended by Mr. Fukazawa, Tourism Officer at Niseko Town Hall!
The open-air bath and massage machine after bathing provide blissful moments!
■ Niseko Annupuri Onsen Yugokorotei Address: 438 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(58)2500 Bathing fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 900 yen for junior high school students, 500 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers Business hours: 6:00-24:00 (reception until 23:00) Closed: Open all year round (hot spring cleaning days from around 16:00) Home page
Niseko Konbu Hot Springs
This is one of the largest hot spring resorts in the Niseko area. There are four inns, each with their own unique open-air baths. Day trips are possible, so we highly recommend visiting the different baths!
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Hotel Kanronomori
Photo courtesy of Niseko Town
Easy access ski resort: Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Spring quality: Sulfur-containing sodium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate spring Rental: Bath towel and face towel set 200 yen
Highly recommended by Shijo-san, Public Relations Officer at Niseko Town Hall!
After enjoying the spacious open-air bath, you can relax in the lounge.
■ Hotel Kanronomori Address: Niseko 415, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(58)3800 Bathing fee: 900 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers Business hours: 11:00-21:00 (reception until 20:30) Closed: Open all year round Home page
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Niseko Grand Hotel
Photo courtesy of Niseko Town
Access from the ski resort: Excellent access from Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort! Spring quality: 1) Sodium chloride spring, 2) Sodium chloride and bicarbonate spring Rental: Bath towel 150 yen, face towel 100 yen, yukata 100 yen
Highly recommended by Mr. Ohno, Public Relations Officer at Niseko Town Hall!
Rich in metasilicic acid, it leaves your skin moist and smooth!
■Niseko Grand Hotel Address: 412 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(58)2121 Bathing fee: 900 yen for adults, 450 yen for elementary school students Business hours: 11:30-21:00 Closed: Open all year round Home page
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One Niseko Resort Towers
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Access from the ski resort: Excellent access from Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort! Spring quality: Sodium bicarbonate chloride spring Rental: Bath towels and face towels are free
■One Niseko Resort Towers Address: 455-3 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(50)2111 Bathing fee: 950 yen for adults, 550 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers Business hours: 13:00-21:00 (reception until 20:00) Closed: Open all year round Home page
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Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso Moku no Sho
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Access from the ski resort: Excellent access from Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort! Spring quality: Sodium chloride, bicarbonate spring
■Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso Moku no Sho Address: 393 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(59)2323 *Only for day trip bath set plans (advance reservation required) Home page
Niseko Station Hot Springs
This hot spring is popular among both Niseko town residents and visitors who come to enjoy sightseeing and sports. Its easy access and good spring water quality are the secrets to its popularity. There are Japanese-style and Western-style large baths, which are alternated for men and women on a daily basis.
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Niseko Station Hot Springs Kiranoyu
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Spring quality: 1) Sodium chloride/bicarbonate spring, 2) Simple hot spring (hypotonic weak alkaline hot spring) Rental: Bath towel and face towel set 300 yen
■Niseko Station Hot Springs Kiranoyu Address: 33 Chuodori, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(44)1100 Bathing fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers Business hours: 10:00-21:30 Closed: 2nd and 4th Wednesday (or the following day if Wednesday is a public holiday), open every day from August to October Home page
Niseko Goshiki Onsen
Located in the valley between Niseko Annupuri and Iwaonupuri, this hot spring is popular with day-trippers returning from hiking in the summer. Although it is a little far from the ski resort, the open-air baths are also very attractive in the winter when the surroundings are covered in a silvery white world.
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Niseko Goshiki Onsen Ryokan
Photo courtesy of Niseko Town
Spring quality: Acidic sulfur-containing magnesium, sodium, calcium sulfate, chloride spring Rental: Bath towel 500 yen, face towel 200 yen
■Niseko Goshiki Onsen Ryokan Address: 510 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun TEL: 0136(58)2707 Bathing fee: 800 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (ages 5 to elementary school) Opening hours: Summer 9:00-21:00 (reception until 20:00), Winter 10:00-20:00 (reception until 19:00) Closed: Open all year round Home page
How do I get to Niseko Town? How do I get around Niseko Town? Access to Niseko Town
▼Access to Niseko Town Considering the time and transportation involved, the most convenient way to get to Niseko Town is by private car or rental car. However, Niseko is covered in a lot of snow in the winter and the weather is often bad. If you are not used to driving on winter roads, we recommend that you access the area by public transportation such as trains and buses. For more information on how to get to Niseko Town, please see the Niseko Town website .
▼Moving around Niseko town For travel within Niseko, we recommend the Niseko Town local transportation "Nikko BUS" and the "Niseko Tour Bus" which operates from mid-December to the end of February! ●Niseko Tour Bus The Niseko Tour Bus, which connects the ski resort area with the Niseko town area, is convenient for traveling to hotels and tourist facilities as well as for skiing. It is also recommended because you can enjoy meals and drinks by using public transportation. Niseko residents can ride for free by showing their "free pass"!
For more information about the Niseko Tour Bus, please seethe Niseko Town website .
●Smile BUS Unlike regular route buses, this bus requires prior phone reservations. It is essential to make a reservation in advance by calling and informing them of your preferred boarding and alighting locations and times. Reservations may not be possible during busy periods or times, so we recommend making reservations well in advance. This is a shared ride service, with the system selecting and operating a route that will not cause significant inconvenience to users.
For more information about the Nikotto BUS, please see the Niseko Town website .
Enjoy winter in Niseko Town! A message from the Niseko Town Hall
This year, Niseko Town is experiencing a large amount of high-quality powder snow! Whether you want to enjoy winter sports or simply relax by admiring the winter scenery, the conditions are perfect! Even if you don't like the cold, Niseko Town has plenty of hot springs, so you can relax and warm up in an open-air bath with a view of the snow while enjoying the magnificent scenery! Of course, soaking in a hot spring after enjoying winter sports is also great! Since it's difficult to travel far these days, why not enjoy a day trip to Niseko Town? Of course, overnight stays are also welcome!
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