Famed for its snow quality and snow fall, Niseko has become the destination of choice for skiers and snowboarders looking for a world class skiing destination in an Asian location. Having steadily increased international visitor numbers over the past 5 year on the back of 12 metre plus snowfalls, Niseko’s all-ability terrain, world class facilities & amenities, quality restaurants & produce, and friendly and relaxed atmosphere, coupled with the almost 50 km of pisted courses, 3 Gondolas and numerous chairlifts and guaranteed, season long snow, has catapulted it to the top of the most desired destination to visit each winter.

Grand Hirafu has amazing terrain for all abilities and styles; a lot of long, open and gentle pistes for beginners and intermediates yet still many challenging areas for advanced and adventurous snowsports enthusiasts. With 2 access points to ‘The Peak’ from the ‘King 4’ and ‘Ace 4’ lifts, 3 terrain parks, numerous facilities accommodating children and winter adventure activities, and fantastic ‘on mountain’ restaurants, Grand Hirafu is an exceptional resort within the famed Niseko United.

In addition to Grand Hirafu, Niseko United includes the resorts of Annupuri and Niseko Village which have some great beginner pistes in An’nupuri as well as advanced skiing in selected areas. There are a further 2 access points to ‘The Peak’ and some fantastic ‘in bounds’ off piste skiing which, when coupled with the additional space and lack of people, make the Niseko United area perfect for all skiers and snowboarders.

Only 20 minutes from Hirafu, and almost next door to Annupuri, Moiwa has some great powder skiing areas and short yet challenging tree skiing areas too. Popular with locals due to the almost non existent crowds, Moiwa is a great place to visit on the morning of a big overnight snowfall.