Best Time to Visit Niseko: A Month-by-Month Guide to Japan’s Powder Paradise

by Stu Buckland | Oct 24, 2025 | Blogs

Nearby mountain Iwaonupuri showing the transition from autumn to winter A December bluebird morning scene in Kutchan Just another January pow...

Yukoro Onsen Reopens in Hirafu – A Must-Visit Onsen in Niseko

by Stu Buckland | Sep 25, 2025 | Blogs

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...

Niseko Winter 2025/26 Opening Dates

by Stu Buckland | Aug 8, 2025 | Blogs

Niseko Winter 2025/26 Opening Dates 5th December update: All Niseko resorts have opened, with limited terrain open. Keep an eye out on the Niseko United website for lift status, and tap on each resort for details on which runs are open. 1st December update: Still no...

King Hooded Lift Upgrades Coming in 2025

by Stu Buckland | Apr 15, 2025 | Blogs

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...

Ikuma Horishima – Japan’s Legendary Mogul Skier

by Stu Buckland | Feb 27, 2024 | Blogs

Ikuma Horishima - Japan's Legendary Mogul Skier Ikuma Horishima, hailing from Gifu, Japan, is a professional moguls skier on the international stage. At just 24 years old, he clinched a remarkable bronze medal in the Freestyle Moguls event during the 2022 Beijing...