2025 Niseko Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

🗺️【Travel Route】 Day 1: Susukino City Day 2: Sapporo City Day 3: Head to Niseko for skiing (Be aware of weather and bus operations, as heavy snow may cause service suspension) Day 4: Niseko skiing Day 5: Head to Nakajima Park Hotel (We had our luggage sent to the hotel by taxi in advance, so it wasn't too chaotic) Day 6: Otaru, very slippery, the glass/wood crafts are beautiful Day 7: Furano Asahiyama Zoo day trip (The schedule is a bit tight, but you can basically see everything you want) Day 8: Shiroi Koibito Park + Sapporo Beer Museum + Ario Mall (workman, abc mart, uniqlo, gu, studio clip, capsule toys, claw machines, food court, personally I think it's a great place to shop) Day 9: Return trip 📍【Must-Visit Attractions】 Niseko's powder snow is very comfortable, and the instructors are super attentive 🥘【Must-Eat Food】 Soup curry, crab dishes 🏠【Accommodation Recommendations】 1. MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park Hotel If you don't like too much hustle and bustle, I don't recommend staying in Susukino. Personally, I think Susukino is similar to Ikebukuro/Shinjuku in Kanto, with lots of bunny girls and free information centers on the streets 📷【Photo Spots】 Otaru is really beautiful, but very slippery 📣【Tips】 Don't bring too many heat packs, you won't use them all, really 😂

This Japanese-style hot spring hotel is located in a corner of Niseko Konbu Onsen♨️ at the foot of Mount Yotei in Niseko Town. Surrounded by forests🌲, you can hear the sound of the river flowing. The warm wooden space captures the beauty of Japanese wabi-sabi and the comfort of a modern hotel. The trees cast shadows in front of the window, and the Japanese garden is simple and elegant. The hotel has 24 guest rooms🏠 ranging from 52㎡ to 165㎡. Rooms with private hot springs allow you to enjoy natural hot springs in your room. You can also soak in the outdoor hot spring, with an open-air bath♨️ "Meisen no Yu" and a private bath "Izumi no Yu". Enjoy the quiet and beautiful forest scenery while soaking in the hot spring. It's so romantic to soak in a hot spring in the heavy snow❄️. Fresh air, sweet spring water, and fertile soil produce delicious ingredients. The hotel offers kaiseki cuisine based on "harmony" and carefully prepared with seasonal ingredients to give guests a taste of the season.

#SnowTravel #100TravelTips 🧊 Here, Niseko is a small town located in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. And let me tell you... 3 months of the year, December, January, February, are the peak season here. You should book your accommodation, food, and attractions in advance. It is the most crowded and most expensive. ☃️ There are many activities to do in Niseko village, such as playing, sightseeing, shopping, eating, drinking, traveling, playing in world-class quality snow, or even bars and onsen that are specially built during this time, etc. 🏂 With unique shop buildings, beautiful lighting at night, and a large number of tourists, the atmosphere is great, making this place fun. Vibes is 10/10.

Snow in Niseko, Japan in February For those who are preparing to find cool weather and fluffy snow during this New Year, try Niseko in Japan. This place is very famous for its soft and fluffy snow. I guarantee that you will be satisfied with snow for a long time. Every morning, you will see piles of snow all over the city... Niseko is actually a paradise for skiers. Both beginners and experienced skiers will definitely want to come ski in Niseko. Because in addition to the soft snow that is like cotton, the view here is also very beautiful. We will take a ski lift to the top and see the view of the sharp and beautiful mountain. It is called Little Fuji. It sounds very cute. It is very easy to get there. Take a plane to Sapporo and buy a bus ticket at the airport. Take the long way to Niseko. The bus ride is only about 2-3 hours. The view along the way is beautiful. The view on both sides of the road shows both rivers and mountains alternately. It is so awesome... In February, the atmosphere and feeling will be like this. It is beautiful. It is fun to play in the snow. I am learning to play snowboard. I tried it and liked it. It is not as scary as I thought. If you want to try skiing or snowboarding, Niseko is the perfect place to go. #japan #Sapporo #niseko #phototravel #bloggertravel #travel #withmyshutter #travelabroad #100waystotravel

had a wonderful and memorable stay at Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso. soaking in the onsen during winter is just perfect. the team were so friendly and helpful. dinner and breakfast were great too. free flow of alcoholic drink throughout the dinner and in the lounge. the hotel is so good which I would give them a perfect 10. #niseko #deliciousfood #onsen #couplestrip #food #hotel

#JapanTravel #Niseko #HokkaidoTravel 📍Japan, Hokkaido Niseko Ranch Reasons to travel near Sapporo, travel in the countryside 🍦 ⠀ The charm of traveling in Japan can be felt even in small cities! Hokkaido (#Hokkaido) is also famous for its dairy products, and each ranch has its own yogurt, yogurt, ice cream, and other desserts so you can taste cheap and fresh desserts🌿 ⠀ The Niseko Ranch I visited is about a 2-hour drive from Sapporo, and you can see Mt. Yotei, which is called Hokkaido's Mt. Fuji. The weather was bad, so I couldn't see the top of the mountain, but it was nice just for the countryside feeling‼️ I thought Sapporo and Hokkaido were winter, but Hokkaido in summer is also so nice! ⠀ 📌 Hokkaido, Japan, Niseko Ranch ニセコ高橋牧場 ⠀

If you happen to visit Sapporo and want to see snow in March do visit Mt Moiwa. It has an observatory area where you can visit, build snowman and also see the night landscape of Sapporo late at night. recommended to spend about 2 hours here and come around 1730. There may be a queue to enter so do budget for it as well. Have fun. located @ 28FC+6W Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Features: Indoor and outdoor hot springs and hotel restaurants facing Mt. Yotei, the ski resort is not suitable for snowboard novices Service - The hotel front desk is friendly. You can get a towel at the front desk before each hot spring bath. You cannot wear the hotel bathrobe at the breakfast area. Facilities - The hotel does not have coin-operated washing machines and dryers. The hot spring bath only has shampoo, conditioner and shower gel but no facial cleansing products. The hotel has a place to put away ski equipment but it is not an independent locker. Meals - Breakfast is limited in variety and nothing special Transportation - The hotel has shuttle buses to 4 major ski resorts and JR stations, and there are plenty of open-air parking spaces outside the hotel for guests to park. Price - About HKD 2,400 per night Rating - 3.5/5

Niseko is the most famous ski resort in Japan and perhaps the world, known for having light powder snow. The winter alpine scenery is definitely breathtaking to say the least. It is 2.5hrs drive from Chitose Airport. It comprises 4 interlinked ski resorts – Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and An’nupuri – renowned for its consistency and quality of powder snow throughout the winter making it a perfect place to ski. Averaging around 15m+ of snow each season, it’s a serious contender for snowiest place in the world. I have not visited any snowier place than Niseko and this was corroborated by my ski instructor from the UK who was previously based in Austria. Hinode Hills located within Niseko Village is a five star apartment hotel which offers spacious living and sleeping area with each room having floor to ceiling windows overlooking the mountains. Transportation is easy and convenient as the hotels within Niseko Village offer free scheduled bus to all guests. #2022wintervacation #niseko #tripblazers #winterwonderland #wintergetaway #mytripvlog #nisekovillage #hokkaido #globetrotter #traveladdict #bespoketravel #luxurytravel #skiing #skiresorts

Pirka is a high-end teppanyaki restaurant in the Hilton Niseko Hotel. Set meals start at around 20,000 yen, making it one of the more upscale restaurants in the area. From the food quality to the service, everything is top-notch. From the appetizers to the fruits and coffee after the meal, you can tell that they are all carefully selected high-quality ingredients. It is a great place to go to eat some delicious food and replenish your energy after skiing in Niseko. 👍👍👍 #Japan #JapanTravel #Hokkaido #Skiing #Ski Resort

Hilton Niseko Hotel Address: Niseko Town, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan Atmosphere/Facilities - You can rent ski or snowboard equipment or take tutorial lessons Highlights - Close to ski slopes average. Price per person - $1500 Rating - 5** You can take the JR from Sapporo Station to Niseko Station, and then take a taxi from Niseko Station for 10 to 15 minutes. (Approximately 2,000 yen per vehicle). Alternatively, you can take JR from Sapporo Station to Kutchan Station, and then take our shuttle bus from Kutchan Station. The hotel is nice. You can enjoy hot springs and superb snow scenery. I would like to recommend ordering the breakfast and dinner buffet set. #staycations #JapaneseHotel #Japanese Hotel

Niseko, a ski town located in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, is famous for its winter and amazing mountains with plenty of the finest powder snow you can imagine. This has been attracting skiers from around the world to Niseko for decades. Niseko and its neighboring Rusutsu in western Hokkaido are known all around the world as the top-class destinations for skiers and snowboarders who usually arrive as early as first week of December when it starts to snow heavily. #2032wintervacation #mytripvlog #tripblazers #wanderlust

#skiadventure 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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The Truth About Moiwa. Having skied about a dozen Hokkaido ski-fields, I can tell you Moiwa rocks! Whilst it's small, we love it because it offers awesome off-piste (within the resort on the shirakaba slope) that will truly satisfy those experimenting with powder skiing (plus groomers for beginners/intermediates) For the more adventurous, you can boot (or skate) out gate 6 (or 10) to access some great side-country that feeds back into the quad lift. For the even more adventurous, gate 6 also takes you over the back if you're happy to skin and earn your turns. Please make sure you have avo gear - beacon, shovel and probe mandatory. The crowds are much smaller than the major Niseko resorts and the restaurant to the bottom of the hill offers very good quality food at reasonable prices. Hope you enjoy it. #tripblazers #awesomepic

#JapanHotel #JapanTravel #JapanHotel #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTravel #HokkaidoHotel Everyone knows that Niseko is a ski resort, but do you know that traveling to Niseko in summer can also be exciting👏👏👏 Hilton Niseko Hotel is a well-known luxury hotel in the area. It is adjacent to the ski resort, which is very convenient for friends who love skiing. Generally speaking, most people come to the hotel by renting a car and driving themselves. There are relatively sufficient parking spaces. There are many advantages to coming in summer. First, hotel prices are more than half cheaper than in winter. This time, the room rate was only around HKD 900, which was quite cost-effective. In summer, there is a large green area outside the hotel for guests to enjoy. It is really refreshing to ride a bicycle, take a hot air balloon in the morning, and look down at the beautiful natural scenery nearby. The breakfast is very delicious and the choices are quite rich. 👍Anyway, you can spend a few days relaxing in the hotel without having to worry about having nothing to do. I wonder if Hilton Niseko will be one of your choices for your next summer trip?☺️☺️☺️ Overall personal experience rating 4.6/5⭐

I stayed at a hotel in Hokkaido that I had always wanted to stay at, part of the Tsuruga Group! Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso Moku no Sho ✅All-inclusive with unlimited drinks🍷 ✅Spacious open-air baths in natural hot springs♨️ ✅Luxurious cuisine where you can enjoy Hokkaido cuisine🥢 ✅Great nature + small, relaxing interior✨ I can see why it's so popular!! #luxuryhotel #hotsprings

I went to Moku no Sho, part of the Tsuruga Group in Niseko, and the art in the building was just amazing. There were things with Ainu motifs, wood carvings of Ainu origin, and for some reason... there was a shisa. I wonder why that is. There were art in various places in the building and it was beautiful, so I hope you will take a look at it too. #AutumnTrip #HotSpring #AllInclusive #HokkaidoTrip #HokkaidoTourism

I went to Ichimura, a soba restaurant in Niseko, in late October. The 28% soba noodles, plump shrimp tempura, warm soup and egg stew were delicious for a cold body. There were a variety of menu items, so I'd like to go again. #AutumnTrip #HokkaidoTourism #HokkaidoTrip #Soba

Niseko is a famous ski resort, but we came here in the summer mainly to take pictures. So we chose the highest hotel in Hirafu, Kosan Hotel, and we could take pictures of Mt. Yotei in the parking lot next to the hotel. Keshan Hotel is directly connected to the ski resort, so you can imagine it must be very convenient for skiing! It was already late when we arrived, so we had dinner at the hotel. The food was of high quality. Because there was no baby bed, the hotel helped us upgrade to a room with a tatami, so that we could put our sister Yan to sleep on the tatami. Amenity's supplies are from KOSE ~ I feel very confident using them! As for breakfast, the buffet table has super fresh scallops, salmon, tuna, squid sashimi... Also, you can't miss the Hokkaido milk, it's really delicious! 🏨 Hotel Niseko Alpen 📍 Niseko 🏷 Double room including tax per night HK$1100 #Japanese Hotel

#bucketlistreboot Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Ski Area, Hokkaido , Japan Impressive amount of snow. There are many ski resorts in Niseko. I stopped at Abuta because that’s where the public bus stopped . Took a ride from Sapporo station -Hakodate Line Local towards Otaru - stop at Otaru Station Hakodate Line Local towards Kutchan- Kutchan station followed by Hakodate Line Local towards Rankoshi to Niseko station . Take pictures and then wait for local bus to Niseko Annupuri. Make sure you have a JR pass to do this. As I am doing a day trip , I don’t mind the multiple stops. as the train rides itself is already considered a good journey .

"ONE NISEKO" is a condominium hotel where all rooms are suites but you can stay reasonably. Part of the hotel has been renovated with a design by Kengo Kuma. The condominium-style rooms are perfect for long-term stays and workcations, as you can relax like at home. There is nothing around the hotel, so you need a car to go shopping, but mobile food trucks seem to visit regularly. Although I was not able to take photos, there is a large public bath on the third floor of the hotel that uses the Niseko Moiwa Onsen hot spring as its source. The open-air bath with a view of the forest was amazing. Breakfast is now a buffet. ■Address 455-3 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Free parking available ■Budget 1 night for 2 people with breakfast, about 12,000 yen #QuintessaCampaign #Hokkaido #HotSpring

At the Ostrich Farm in Niseko, Hokkaido, you can experience feeding the ostriches for 100 yen. Contrary to their cute appearance, they have incredible momentum. It hurts at first because they peck your palm with all their might, but you gradually grow attached to the ostriches as they chase the food. There is a feeding box, so even those who are afraid of handing the ostriches directly can participate in the ostrich feeding experience with peace of mind. ■Address 239 Toyosato, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido About 10 minutes by car from Niseko Station Free parking available ■Admission fee Free Ostrich feed 100 yen ■Business days Ostrich shop (cafe & workshop) Only open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays in 2022 *Please check the website for details #QuintessaCampaign #Hokkaido

I've posted a photo of the view from the Deluxe Panorama Room at Hilton Niseko Village! This is a rare room with only one on each floor, and it's the only room in the hotel that overlooks the slopes. By the way, this hotel was originally operated as Higashiyama Prince Hotel! It was part of the Prince Hotel Group! #gw2022jp #luxuryhotel #greatview #hokkaidotrip #skiresort #wanttoconnectwithtravellovers

Niseko's ski resort is really large, and once you get on the gondola you can ski down various slopes! The snow is powdery and very easy to ski down! There is also a beginner's detour course, so even people who are not good at skiing can enjoy it! #gw2022jp #hokkaidotrip #skitrip #skiing #snowboarding #wanttoconnectwithpeoplewholikeskiing #wanttoconnectwithpeoplewholikesnowboarding #greatviews

We stayed at the only Hilton hotel in Hokkaido, Hilton Niseko Village! It takes 1.5 hours by plane from Haneda Airport to New Chitose Airport. From there, it takes more than 2 hours by bus from New Chitose Airport, but this hotel will make the best memories! The room in the photo is a Twin Deluxe Panorama Room, with a separate bath and toilet! #gw2022jp #hokkaidotrip #luxuryhotel #hiltonnisekovillage #march2022 #hotelstay #hiltonnisekovillage #hiltonniseko #hotelstaylovers #hilton #hiltonhotel #hiltonhotel #marriott #marriottbonvoy #amazingview #coupletrip

This is the hotel where I stayed for a while during my business trip to Niseko. Many lodge-style accommodations with good value for money are capsule-type, but this one is a pod-type with plenty of space. It's cheap, has a large public bath, and is a great deal. And what's more, there's a supermarket next door, which is super convenient... It's in the city, so it's a little far from the leisure spots, but the parking lot is spacious, so if you're coming to Niseko by car, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. #Hokkaido #Value-for-money hotel #Niseko

One of the charms of Moku no Sho is the open-air bath in the room! You can enjoy a relaxing bath without having to come into contact with other people. The bed was comfortable and I slept soundly...I only thought I'd take a quick nap, but...I ended up sleeping soundly. There was also a lot of embroidered Ainu patterns throughout the building, creating a wonderful space. #HotSpring #Niseko #KombuOnsen