--- title: Blog Index date: 2026-09-29T13:03:00+09:00 author: Explore Niseko canonical_url: "https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog" section: Pages --- ![](/assets/img/halftone.webp) [Blog](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog) # Stories from Niseko. Local guides, seasonal tips and stories from the Explore Niseko team. Plan your winter or summer adventure in Niseko, Hokkaido. All Skiing & Snowboarding Winter Activities Summer Adventures Day Tours Local Experiences Travel Tips Niseko Life - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/IMG_0504-1.jpg) 4 Oct 2024 · Winter Activities ### [Discover the Serenity of Niseko](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/discover-the-serenity-of-niseko-with-private-snowshoeing-tours) A private snowshoe tour is a gentle, low-impact way to see Niseko's winter forests away from the ski slopes. What to expect, and who the tours suit. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/IMG_0432.jpg) 4 Oct 2024 · Winter Activities ### [Discover the Tranquillity of Niseko](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/backcountrysnowshoe) Backcountry snowshoe tours take you into quiet, untracked corners of Niseko on foot. What the tours involve, who they suit and why no ski experience is needed. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Rusutsu_2024-10-31-083301_rjey.jpg) 4 Oct 2024 · Day Tours ### [Discover Hokkaido’s Powder Paradise](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/explore-rusutsu-day-tour-2) Rusutsu's three mountains are known for deep powder and tree runs. A private day tour from Niseko takes care of the travel so you can focus on the skiing. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/DSC_9168.jpg) 16 Jul 2024 · Skiing & Snowboarding ### [Unlock Hidden Untouched Terrain](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/unlock-hidden-terrain-the-best-cat-skiing-experiences-in-niseko) What cat skiing is, how it works and which operators around Niseko offer it, for skiers and snowboarders looking for untracked powder beyond the lifts. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Screenshot-2024-03-12-at-11.49.52.png) 12 Mar 2024 · Winter Activities ### [Why You Should Book a Snowmobile Tour Today](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/unleash-the-thrill-why-you-should-book-a-snowmobile-tour-today) Backcountry snowmobiling for thrill-seekers or a gentler introduction for first-timers: what each Niseko snowmobile tour includes, from timings to pricing. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Screenshot-2024-03-12-at-10.42.30.png) 12 Mar 2024 · Skiing & Snowboarding ### [Tailored Private Lessons for All Ages and Abilities!](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/elevate-your-skiing-experience-with-hokkaido-cores-tailored-lessons-for-all-ages-and-abilities) Whether you're a seasoned skier or a beginner eager to learn, Hokkaido Core is your gateway to an unforgettable powder skiing experience in Niseko, Japan. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/B9672DD5-3710-4D76-ADF1-4A1CB96C6946.jpg) 12 Mar 2024 · Skiing & Snowboarding ### [Rusutsu: A Must-Visit Resort](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/rusutsu-a-must-visit-resort-while-exploring-nisekos-winter-wonderland) Varied terrain for every level, reliable powder and far fewer crowds than Niseko: why Rusutsu is worth a day away from Hirafu this winter. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/IMG_9149.jpeg) 12 Mar 2023 · Winter Activities ### [Snowshoeing in the Spring](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/snowshoeing-in-the-spring) While snowshoe tours are often associated with winter, they can be a great activity to enjoy during the spring in Hirafu. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/IMG_9511.jpeg) 12 Mar 2023 · Travel Tips ### [The snow is melting and Spring is coming…](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/the-snow-is-melting-and-spring-is-coming) While it may be best known for its winter activities, there are still plenty of things to do in Hirafu during the spring. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/image00002.jpeg) 18 Jan 2023 · Winter Activities ### [Backcountry Snowmobile adventure](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/backcountry-snowmobile-adventure) A bluebird day in Kyogoku with Niseko Snowmobile Tours, from the scenic drive past Mt Yotei to a backcountry ride across open, snow-covered hills. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/maxresdefault.jpg) 2 Apr 2021 · Niseko Life ### [Exploring Niseko](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/exploring-niseko) Exploring Niseko is a short film from the Niseko Shootout festival, showing the area's beauty and the hidden backcountry beyond the ski resort. - ![](https://d2smd08xgped62.cloudfront.net/activities/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/sap-snow-festival.jpg) 3 Jan 2021 · Day Tours ### [The Sapporo Snow Festival?](https://www.explore-niseko.com/blog/whats-so-special-about-sapporo-snow-festival) We visited the Sapporo Snow Festival to find out what is so special about the annual event, now celebrating 72 years