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Forecast today: Rather cloudy
- Max temp: 10.1 °c
- Min temp: 6 °c
The lift pass actually covers four different resorts,
all linked and all as powdery as each other – so wherever you base yourself bring your powder skis and a good pair of low-visibility goggles. This is because between December and March the snow barely stops falling so expect to ski day after day of fresh tracks in some of the lightest powder on the planet. Compared to other Japanese resorts, Niseko has a more western feel, but there are still some great traditional eateries and family-run guesthouses.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
Advanced- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Pros and cons
- Endless powder that gets almost daily refills
- Good lift system to access the snow
- Chance to experience a different skiing culture, albeit a more westernised version recently
- Don’t come here expecting to see the sunshine
- Resort has quite a westernised feel now
- Lots of areas are closed off without a mountain guide
On the Slopes
In the Resort
There are several modern ski-in-ski-out hotels but little else at the bases, where it is mostly quiet after the day’s skiing. Alternatively you can stay in the atmospheric little town of Hirafu where, in the last few years, impressive modern apartments have gone up beside traditional pensions and lodges.
It is worth bearing in mind that Niseko is not the best choice for those looking to experience real Japanese culture – it has an international feel as a lot of the clientele are Europeans, Americans and particularly Australians.
Season Dates
Season Dates
- Opens: Saturday 30 November 2024
- Closes:
- Annupuri – 6 May 2025*
- Niseko Village – 6 April 2025
- Grand Hirafu – 31 March 2025
- Hanazono – 6 April 2025
Night skiing is available between 14 December and 23 March. Conditions deteriorate quickly after mid-to-late March; for perfect Japanese powder, aim to ski between opening day (when the powder tops up quickly!) and early March.
*Niseko Annupuri aims to remain open until the end of the Golden Week holiday period, 6 May 2025 – conditions rarely remain stable enough for this to happen. Expect Annupuri to close earlier as a result.
Lift Pass Prices
Updated for 2024/25
The below prices cover the full Niseko United area – individual tickets are available for each of the four resort bases, however beyond night skiing on your first evening in town are of little use to serious skiers! All lift tickets include unlimited night skiing as standard where available. Cheaper rates are available before 13 December and any time after 24 March.
Exchange rates are calculated late September 2024
| // | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko United | |||
| Adult | ¥10,500 (~£55) | ¥30,500 (~£157) | ¥60,500 (~£312) |
| Child (4-12yo) | ¥6,300 (~£33) | ¥18,300 (~£95) | ¥36,300 (~£187) |
| Teen (13-15yo) | ¥8,900 (~£45) | ¥25,000 (~£134) | ¥51,400 (~£265) |
| Senior (65+) | ¥8,900 (~£45) | ¥25,000 (~£134) | ¥51,400 (~£265) |
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Niseko Piste Map
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Niseko PDFTop (1200m)
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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Generally clear | Mainly fair |
 Clear skies |
Mainly fair | Rather cloudy |
 Occasional rain |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Rather cloudy | Partly cloudy |
 Fog |
Fog | Partly cloudy |
Light drizzle |
Light drizzle | Light rain |
 Rain shower |
Occasional rain | Occasional rain |
Partly cloudy |
Broken clouds | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 11.5°c | 11.5°c | 7.2°c | 12.2°c | 9.9°c | 0.1°c | 9.5°c | 9.5°c | 5.1°c | 7°c | 6.4°c | -1.1°c | 8°c | 7.2°c | 3°c | 11.1°c | 10.4°c | 4°c | 10.9°c | 10°c | 6.1°c | 12.1°c | 11.1°c | 7.5°c | 6.9°c | 5°c | 0°c | 4.6°c | 3.6°c | -0.9°c |
| Min temp | 9.1°c | 6.8°c | 6.8°c | 9.9°c | 0.1°c | -1.5°c | 6.2°c | 5.1°c | 2.2°c | 5.4°c | -1.1°c | -2.6°c | 5.1°c | 1.1°c | 1.1°c | 8.8°c | 4°c | 3.1°c | 8.5°c | 5.6°c | 5.6°c | 10.6°c | 7.5°c | 5.6°c | 5°c | 0°c | -0.5°c | 3.1°c | -0.9°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 8.9°c | 11.2°c | 6.7°c | 11.2°c | 8.4°c | 0.1°c | 5.8°c | 7.8°c | 2.9°c | 2.8°c | 4.3°c | -1.1°c | 4.7°c | 6.7°c | 1°c | 8.5°c | 9.5°c | 3.8°c | 8.3°c | 8.8°c | 3.8°c | 9.9°c | 10.2°c | 6°c | 3.7°c | 1.5°c | -4.1°c | -0.7°c | -0.5°c | -4.9°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 11.5°c | 11.5°c | 7.2°c |
| Min temp | 9.1°c | 6.8°c | 6.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 8.9°c | 11.2°c | 6.7°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Mainly fair |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12.2°c | 9.9°c | 0.1°c |
| Min temp | 9.9°c | 0.1°c | -1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 11.2°c | 8.4°c | 0.1°c |
| AM | PM | Night | |
| Weather | Rather cloudy |
Occasional rain |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.5°c | 9.5°c | 5.1°c |
| Min temp | 6.2°c | 5.1°c | 2.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.8°c | 7.8°c | 2.9°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7°c | 6.4°c | -1.1°c |
| Min temp | 5.4°c | -1.1°c | -2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.8°c | 4.3°c | -1.1°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 8°c | 7.2°c | 3°c |
| Min temp | 5.1°c | 1.1°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.7°c | 6.7°c | 1°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Max temp | 11.1°c | 10.4°c | 4°c |
| Min temp | 8.8°c | 4°c | 3.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 8.5°c | 9.5°c | 3.8°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
Light drizzle |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.9°c | 10°c | 6.1°c |
| Min temp | 8.5°c | 5.6°c | 5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 8.3°c | 8.8°c | 3.8°c |
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| Weather | Light rain |
Rain shower |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12.1°c | 11.1°c | 7.5°c |
| Min temp | 10.6°c | 7.5°c | 5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 9.9°c | 10.2°c | 6°c |
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| Weather | Occasional rain |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 6.9°c | 5°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | 5°c | 0°c | -0.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.7°c | 1.5°c | -4.1°c |
Resort (250m)
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| Weather | Rather cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Light rain | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Occasional rain |
Rain shower |
 Rain/Snow shower | Broken clouds |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Rather cloudy | Rather cloudy |
Mist |
Fog | Generally clear |
Broken clouds |
Light drizzle | Light rain |
Light rain |
Light rain |  Light rain/snow |
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| Max temp | 10.1°c | 9.5°c | 8.2°c | 7.8°c | 5.8°c | 0.5°c | 7°c | 6.6°c | 4.4°c | 4.6°c | 3.6°c | -0.8°c | 6.6°c | 6.1°c | 1.6°c | 8.6°c | 8.1°c | 5.1°c | 9°c | 8.5°c | 4.8°c | 10°c | 9°c | 7.2°c | 4.1°c | 2.1°c | 0.9°c | 2.1°c | 1.1°c | -0.4°c |
| Min temp | 6°c | 7.2°c | 7.6°c | 5.8°c | 0.5°c | -1.4°c | 4.1°c | 4.4°c | 1.8°c | 3.1°c | -0.8°c | -2.4°c | 3.2°c | 0.6°c | 0.6°c | 6°c | 5.1°c | 3.4°c | 6°c | 4.6°c | 4.5°c | 7.9°c | 7.1°c | 5.6°c | 2.1°c | 0.9°c | -0.5°c | 0.6°c | -0.4°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.3°c | 8.5°c | 6.4°c | 6°c | 3.5°c | 0.5°c | 3.8°c | 4.9°c | 2.2°c | -0.1°c | 0.8°c | -0.8°c | 2.9°c | 5.7°c | 0.5°c | 5.7°c | 7.9°c | 4.9°c | 5.8°c | 7.3°c | 2.9°c | 6.3°c | 7.8°c | 5.7°c | 0.8°c | -1.9°c | -2.5°c | -3.6°c | -3.3°c | -3.5°c |
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| Max temp | 10.1°c | 9.5°c | 8.2°c |
| Min temp | 6°c | 7.2°c | 7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.3°c | 8.5°c | 6.4°c |
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| Max temp | 7.8°c | 5.8°c | 0.5°c |
| Min temp | 5.8°c | 0.5°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 6°c | 3.5°c | 0.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7°c | 6.6°c | 4.4°c |
| Min temp | 4.1°c | 4.4°c | 1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.8°c | 4.9°c | 2.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.6°c | 3.6°c | -0.8°c |
| Min temp | 3.1°c | -0.8°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.1°c | 0.8°c | -0.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.6°c | 6.1°c | 1.6°c |
| Min temp | 3.2°c | 0.6°c | 0.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.9°c | 5.7°c | 0.5°c |
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| Max temp | 8.6°c | 8.1°c | 5.1°c |
| Min temp | 6°c | 5.1°c | 3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.7°c | 7.9°c | 4.9°c |
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| Max temp | 9°c | 8.5°c | 4.8°c |
| Min temp | 6°c | 4.6°c | 4.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.8°c | 7.3°c | 2.9°c |
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| Max temp | 10°c | 9°c | 7.2°c |
| Min temp | 7.9°c | 7.1°c | 5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 6.3°c | 7.8°c | 5.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | 4.1°c | 2.1°c | 0.9°c |
| Min temp | 2.1°c | 0.9°c | -0.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.8°c | -1.9°c | -2.5°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Next 3 days | No information |
|---|---|---|
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 315 cm |
| Lower piste depth | No information | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | No information |
| Lifts | Lifts open | No information |
| Resort opening date | Sat 30 Nov 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Tue 06 May 2025 |
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Our Snow Overviews are updated bi-weekly between the start of December and early May every season, providing summaries of snowfall, weather, avalanche risk and other noteworthy meteorological events to help you prepare for your skiing holiday. Check back next winter to stay up-to-date on the latest weather happenings in resort.
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