Skiing & Snowboarding
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.
Stories from Niseko.
Local guides, seasonal tips and stories from the Explore Niseko team. Plan your winter or summer adventure in Niseko, Hokkaido.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Elevate Your Skiing Experience with Hokkaido Core's 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.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Rusutsu: A Must-Visit Resort While Exploring Niseko's 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.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Why Not Try... Skiing in Kiroro
We visited Kiroro Resort, the perfect day-trip from Niseko for immaculate groomers and amazing backcountry powder
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Get to know... Niseko Village resort
Gentle beginner runs, some of the steepest terrain on the mountain, long gondola laps and views of Mt Yotei: a guide to skiing at Niseko Village.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Get to know... Annupuri Resort
Quieter than Grand Hirafu, Annupuri has some of Niseko's best sidecountry, night skiing and a dedicated children's area. Our guide to the resort.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Get to know... Hanazono resort
Wide powder bowls, tree runs, jib parks and tubing make Hanazono the most playful of the four Niseko United resorts. What to know before you ride there.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Get to know... Grand Hirafu resort
Grand Hirafu, Niseko's largest village and resort, opens our series on the four Niseko United resorts, with a look at why the snow here is so reliable.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Building confidence with private ski lessons
I took a private lesson and gained confidence as a skier in just three hours
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Skiing & Snowboarding
A day to remember!
A day of cat skiing at Iwanai Resort near the Hokkaido coast: an early start from Niseko, a guided safety briefing and six hours of fresh powder lines.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Getting your ski legs back in Hanazono
Feeling rusty after the summer? A group snowboard lesson at Hanazono proved a good way to rebuild confidence and get to know the Niseko slopes.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
CAT Skiing at Iwanai
Imagine you had your own private resort, with only 13 other people and 2 professional guides. Fresh tracks and deep powder all day... This is Iwanai.
