by Stu Buckland | Oct 24, 2025 | Updates
Best Time to Visit Niseko: A Month by Month Guide to Japan’s Powder Paradise Niseko is more than just the most famous ski destination in Japan, it has earned it’s reputation as a global icon of deep, dry powder and breathtaking scenery. Located on Japan’s...
by Stu Buckland | Sep 25, 2025 | Updates
Yukoro Onsen Reopens in Hirafu - A Must-Visit Onsen in Niseko If you’re looking for the best onsen in Niseko, Hirafu’s latest addition is one you won’t want to miss. Yukoro Onsen has officially reopened, reclaiming its place as a beloved hot spring destination in the...
by Rey Marvin de Jesus | Aug 8, 2025 | Updates
Niseko Winter 2025/26 Opening Dates Pow lovers, get ready. Next winter season is on the horizon, and with less than five months left until Niseko is buried under several metres of snow, the Niseko winter 2025/26 opening dates have been officially revealed. It’s time...
by Rey Marvin de Jesus | Apr 15, 2025 | Updates
King Hooded Lift Upgrades Coming in 2025 Grand Hirafu closed early this season on March 31st to allow work to begin on major King Hooded Lift upgrades, which will see its capacity increased from a four-seater to six-seater, as a key part of Niseko Tokyu’s “Value Up...
by Rey Marvin de Jesus | Jan 31, 2024 | Updates
Snow Festival in Hokkaido Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island, welcomes some of the most abundant snowfall on the planet, maintaining sub-zero temperatures from November to late February. While the climate may be challenging, it sets the stage for ideal conditions...