Niseko is back! A bustling and bright holiday season

Fireworks at Niseko Hanazono Resort - Every Saturday at 19:00 through February 25th! Welcome back! What a wonderful holiday season we just had in ...

13 January 2023

Does Niseko have the best night skiing in the world?

What if we told you that “Niseko has the best night skiing in the world”? It might be a heavy claim, but we think it’s true. Here’s why! T...

8 January 2023

Plans for a new all-season gondola at Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Resort

Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Resort has announced a new initiative titled “Value up NISEKO road to 2030”. Coinciding with the shinkansen (bullet tra...

19 December 2022

Niseko United opens for winter 2022/23!

The snow arrived just in time! Niseko United opened and started spinning the chairlifts on December 3rd, 2022. A few warm spells in November slow...

7 December 2022

Welcome back! What to expect in Niseko for winter 2022/23

We're open! For all of those who have been waiting to visit Niseko, welcome back! We are so excited to have you here for winter 2022/23. With...

18 November 2022

Plentiful snowfall is forecasted across Japan for winter 2022/23

Another La Nina winter in Japan Niseko’s last two seasons have been nothing short of spectacular. Beautifully consistent snowfall gave tho...

4 November 2022

Japan is open! Visa-free, independent tourism from October 11th, 2022

The day we have been waiting for! As of October 11th, 2022, visa-free, independent travel resumes for visitors from overseas. Japan has been one ...

14 October 2022

4 reasons we love autumn in Niseko

The colors Fall foliage, or “Koyo” in Japanese, is one of the biggest hits with tourists coming to Japan. Niseko is no exception, and there ar...

11 October 2022

Japan relaxes international travel restrictions

*UPDATE! September 23rd, 2022 Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced new travel measures to take effect starting on October 11th, 20...

21 September 2022

2022 Niseko Autumn Food Festival

Photo via Niseko Tourism When and Where Dates: September 15-18 Location: Hirafu Village Intersection Photo via Niseko Tourism Experien...

10 September 2022

Matsuri season in Niseko

Matsuri translates to “festival” in Japanese and is associated with local celebrations that take place all across Japan. You can find matsuris in...

16 August 2022

Why Niseko should be your next summer golf destination

Summer weather This is Niseko’s foremost bragging point in summer - the beautiful weather! Hokkaido is far enough north in Japan that it has s...

10 August 2022

Hanazono Zip World – the longest zipline tour in Japan opens!

On July 1st, 2022, Niseko Hanazono Resort launched its most thrilling summer activity yet - Hanazono Zip World! It’s true, this is the longes...

17 July 2022

4 reasons that make Niseko’s summer so special

Weather Perfect is a strong word, but Hokkaido’s “green season” can often feel that way. In contrast to most of the rest of Japan, Niseko ...

15 July 2022

Green season is here! Niseko summer activities and more

Would you believe that many long-time locals in Niseko agree that summer is their favorite season here? In stark contrast to the snowy and frigid...

22 June 2022

Japan reopens to foreign tourists in June 2022 – under specific conditions

*This information is subject to change. Please refer to official government sources for the latest updates. On June 10th, 2022, Japan allo...

18 June 2022

Niseko total snowfall for winter 2021/22

That’s a wrap! What a wonderful winter we had in Niseko for the 2021/22 season. It’s fun to reflect on specific moments - The first snowfall, ope...

13 May 2022

New art installation in Niseko – Hanazono Mountain Lights

Prototype at Bruce Munro Studio in UK ©️Bruce Munro Studio Something entirely new is coming to the Niseko summer scene. As part of Hanazono...

12 May 2022

Ski, golf, raft, bike, and more – Golden Week adventure in Niseko

Golden Week (April 29th - May 5th, 2022) is the adventure and activity peak in Niseko! Why? It represents the perfect intersection of Niseko’s wo...

14 April 2022

Ski and ride through May 5th, 2022 in Niseko!

Spring skiing in Niseko! Niseko boasts one of the longest ski seasons in Japan, typically open from the end of November through the Japanese Golde...

10 April 2022