#Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Outdoor Skiing
Address:
2-chome-9-1 Nisekohirafu 1 Jo, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0080, Japan
Opening times:
Closed. If this location has reopened, please let us know.Permanently Closed
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 days
Phone:
+81 136-22-0109
Snowy Powdery Ski Resort with the best view!
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Address - Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu Ski Resort (Japan, 044-0081 Hokkaido, Abuta District, Kutchan, Niseko Hirafu 1-jo 2-91)
Ambiance/Facilities - Snowy and lively vibes, ski, snowboard, restaurants, snow school
Highlights - Powdery snow that are loved by everyone
Avg. Price per Person - $100 to $200
Rating - 5.0/5.0 snowflakes
Best place to ski or snowboard or even just to admire the white and pure snow. Its great for beginner or veteran as there are many different levels slopes available. Enjoy authentic Japanese food like sushi at the end of the day add a sweet touch to you trip. You will definitely have a memorable ski adventure! #snow #ski #niseko #hokkaido #japan
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Winter is the time to go to Hokkaido, these ski resorts are not to be missed
There are nearly a hundred large and small ski resorts in Hokkaido in winter, from local ski resorts to giant resorts, from the world-famous ski resorts of Niseko and Rusutsu, to the ski resorts near Sapporo city, Hokkaido is full of surprises❄
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1⃣ Rusutsu Resort
⭐Features: The largest ski resort in Hokkaido, with 37 ski trails spread across three mountains: West Mountain, East Mountain, and Isola Mountain, boasting high-quality powder snow, with a total skiing distance of 42 kilometers
🏂🏻Ski Trails: Beginners are recommended to go to the East Mountain snow area, advanced skiers can try Isola Mountain
⛄Special Activities: Dog sledding, snowmobiling
🚗Transportation: About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Sapporo New Chitose Airport
📍13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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2⃣ Niseko Resort
⭐Features: Located in the southwest of Sapporo, it has the best quality powder snow in Japan, attracting skiers from all over the world
🏂🏻Ski Resort: There are 4 ski resorts, from difficult to easy: Village Ski Resort, Hirafu Ski Resort, Annapuri International Ski Resort, Garden Ski Resort
⛄Special Activities: The hotel has rich facilities, and there are high-quality hot springs nearby
🚗Transportation: About 2 hours drive from Sapporo Station
📍Niseko, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
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3⃣ Sapporo Teine
⭐Features: High-quality powder snow above 1000m altitude, overlooking Sapporo city and Ishikari Bay
🏂🏻Ski Trails: A super long beginner's ski trail of 6km, you can find Chinese coaches, suitable for family trips
⛄Special Snow Activities: Children's Park, snow entertainment facilities
🚗Transportation: Only 40 minutes from the city center, very convenient!
📍593-3 Teinehoncho, Teine-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
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4⃣ Furano Ski Resort
⭐Features: Located in central Hokkaido, near Furano city, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Tokachidake and Daisetsuzan
🏂🏻Ski Trails: There are 28 ski trails, rich in variety, from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy the fun
🚗Transportation: About 2 hours and 30 minutes drive from Sapporo
📍 Nakamise, Furano, Hokkaido
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5⃣ Hoshino Resort Tomamu Ski Resort
⭐Features: Complete hotel facilities, with a dreamy ice world 'Ice Village'
🏂🏻Ski Trails: 29 different ski trails, meeting the different needs of beginners to advanced skiers
⛄Special Activities: The fog ice observation deck suitable for photo shooting, and the ice castle made entirely of ice
🚗Transportation: About 2 hours drive from Sapporo
📍Tomamu, Shimukappu-mura, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido
KAYLEIGH COPELAND
Powder Snow Paradise Hirafu Ski Resort
Hello everyone, today I am going to introduce you to the Hirafu Ski Resort in Niseko. I have skied all four ski resorts in Niseko, all four ski resorts share a mountain and are connected. From left to right: Annupuri, Niseko Village, Grand Hirafu, Hanazono. Unless you are an expert, it is not recommended to buy a full mountain pass, because it is impossible to brush all four ski resorts. Hirafu Ski Resort is the earliest developed ski resort in Niseko. It is not large in terms of skiing area, but the town has a lot of supporting facilities, including restaurants, bars, supermarkets and specialty stores of major ski brands.
In terms of transportation, I first flew to New Chitose Airport, then took a bus, about three hours, there are many bus stops, as long as you go to a famous hotel, basically point to point. If you are not sure where to get off, tell the bus driver the address when you get on the bus, and he will suggest where you should get off.
About the cost:
Ski suit 1500~3000 yen per day
Ski board and ski boots 2000~4000 yen per day
Adults (16-64 years old) 9300 yen
Teenagers (13-15 years old) 7500 yen
Children (4-12 years old) 5800 yen
Chinese ski instructor (6 hours per day) 70000~90000 yen
Wanderlust Foodie
Hirafu Ski Resort, the largest ski resort in Niseko
I went skiing in Niseko, Japan. There are four ski resorts in Niseko, and I went to Hirafu Ski Resort this time. Hirafu Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in Niseko, not only with a variety of ski trails, but also with charming scenery. You can overlook Mount Yotei directly from the mountain! It is very suitable for skiers with some experience, but the design of the beginner's trail is not friendly to beginners. The living function around Hirafu is also the best, whether it is restaurants, accommodation or transportation, it is very convenient.
About the cable car ticket: Most people will buy the Shinsetsu Valley United Mountain Cable Car Pass, which can be used for all cable cars. The price of the United Mountain Cable Car Day Pass is 8500 yen per day; a separate cable car pass can be purchased at each resort, the price is about 2000 yen. Because I only went to Hirafu Ski Resort, I bought a separate ticket.
What else can you do besides skiing:
🔹Watch the sunrise at Mount Yotei: Known as the Mount Fuji of Hokkaido, you must get up early to watch the sunrise
🔹Kutchan Town: It's only a short drive from Shinsetsu Valley, where there are comprehensive grocery stores, many restaurants, and more accommodation options. Although it is a bit far from the ski resort, it can be reached by highway, and there are public buses in and out of the resort every day
🔹Hot springs: An activity that must not be missed when coming to Hokkaido
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Niseko Skiing Recommendation - Hirafu Ski Resort
Living in a place where it's summer all year round, I've always wanted to experience skiing. For my first skiing trip, I chose Hokkaido - Niseko. Niseko is divided into 4 areas, and for first-timers, I recommend choosing Grand Hirafu. There are more food options there, and it's easier to rent skiing equipment. Beginners can go to Dot base to ski. And you can usually arrange for a coach to meet you there.
Transportation (Sapporo<>Niseko)
🚍Direct bus (Resort Liner / White Liner /CHUO bus) is recommended, please book online at least one week in advance & check the timetable
🚇Take the train -Sapporo>Otaru>Kutchan, then transfer to a bus to Hirafu Welcome Center
Since this is a Local Train, you can't reserve a seat and you'll have to stand for the whole journey. Once you get to Kutchan, head straight to the bus stop on the left of the exit. If you don't, you might not be able to get on the bus and have to wait for the next one. Because everyone is carrying snow gear and luggage, it takes up a lot of bus space
Tips
✔Only bring what you need, leave the rest of your luggage in a locker at Sapporo Jr
✔Bring your own ski goggles, quick-drying clothes, and pants
✔Reserve a restaurant in advance/go early to queue, otherwise, you'll only be able to eat at a convenience store
✔If it's your first time skiing, I recommend hiring a private coach. It's really necessary! Otherwise, getting on and off the chairlift can be very dangerous. You can group 4~6 people together for private lessons to share the cost.
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a local trip up to Niseko snowboarding with my girlfriend thanks to Trip.com
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#wintergetaway in Niseko, Japan. A great place for snowboarding and other winter sports. In Lower Hirafu lots of good restaurants to eat in. It has some of the best snow in the world, definitely recommend for beginners or advanced winter sports lovers.
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Grand Hirafu Cable Car, Niseko - Japan: This is one of the best place for skiing and snowboarding in Japan. You can take a cable car back if you would like to go down the mountain unlike the chair lift. #merrychristmas
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Grand Hirafu Chair Lift , Niseko - Japan: A nice place for skiing and snowboarding. The snow hete is really good and there is a school for those who would like to learn how to ski and snowboarding. High season is from December to March. #merrychristmas