HOKKAIDO

Niseko

Niseko is an extremely popular ski resort, famous for it's beautiful scenery, endless perfect light powder snow and huge Australian community too that have been huge contributors to getting Niseko on the map. With some of the best ski resorts and ski courses in Japan, Niseko is a world-recognized ski-resort town and you can ski and snowboard till your hearts content. However, Niseko is not just a winter spot! With lots of fun activities such as river rafting, mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, horse riding, golf to mention a few Niseko has a plethora of outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. After all that exercise why don't you relax in a local hot spring too!

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Rusutsu Resort

Niseko

Rusutsu Resort

Heli-drop onto untouched powder with Mt. Yotei watching over you.

Outdoor Activities

Niseko

Hilton Niseko Village

Soak in open-air onsen while Mt. Yotei fades into dusk.

Onsen(Hot Springs)Outdoor Activities

Niseko

OAC Niseko Balloon and Niseko Raft

Dawn balloon flights lift you 30m above Niseko's volcanic peaks.

Beautiful SceneryOutdoor Activities

Niseko

Kanro no Mori Onsen

Soak in sulfur-kissed spring water, wrapped by Niseko's pines.

Onsen(Hot Springs)
Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm

Niseko

Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm

Hand-churn your own ice cream under the shadow of Mt. Yotei.

Food & Drink
Niseko Goshiki Onsen

Niseko

Niseko Goshiki Onsen

Sulfur-rich waters shift color with the light — soak post-ski.

Onsen(Hot Springs)
Hanazono Niseko Canyoning

Niseko

Hanazono Niseko Canyoning

Slide down mossy rapids, then leap into a waterfall's cold plunge pool.

Beautiful SceneryOutdoor Activities
Niseko Ostrich Farm

Niseko

Niseko Ostrich Farm

Feed towering birds with Mt. Yotei watching over your shoulder.

Beautiful SceneryInsta-worthyOutdoor Activities
Niseko Village Ski Resort

Niseko

Niseko Village Ski Resort

Champagne powder so dry it hisses under your skis at dawn.

Beautiful SceneryFood & DrinkInsta-worthy+3
Niseko Resort Grand Hirafu

Niseko

Niseko Resort Grand Hirafu

Champagne powder and aprés bars beneath Mt. Yotei's cone.

Outdoor Activities

Locals in HOKKAIDO

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Tina FJK
Licensed Guide
English

HOKKAIDO

Tina FJK

MusicHistorySake+8
Kouta Nakai
Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

Kouta Nakai

MusicMoviesHistory+12
Nana Miyakawa
Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

Nana Miyakawa

HistoryCultureGourmet+3
Hajime Okada
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English +2

HOKKAIDO

Hajime Okada

MusicMoviesHistory+8
Reiko Mori
Licensed Guide
English

HOKKAIDO

Reiko Mori

HistorySakeCulture+7
Hiroko Kubo
Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

Hiroko Kubo

CultureGourmetAnimals+1
HITOMI SATO
Licensed Guide
Japanese / English

HOKKAIDO

HITOMI SATO

HistoryCultureFashion+3
Hirotaka Tamaki
Licensed Guide
English

HOKKAIDO

Hirotaka Tamaki

MusicCultureNature+4

Frequently asked questions

What is Niseko known for?
Niseko is an extremely popular ski resort, famous for it's beautiful scenery, endless perfect light powder snow and huge Australian community too that have been huge contributors to getting Niseko on the map. With some of the best ski resorts and ski courses in Japan, Niseko is a world-recognized ski-resort town and you can ski and snowboard till your hearts content. However, Niseko is not just a winter spot! With lots of fun activities such as river rafting, mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, …
Where is Niseko?
Niseko is an area in HOKKAIDO, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Niseko?
WOW U lists 10 spots in Niseko. Popular spots include Rusutsu Resort, Hilton Niseko Village, OAC Niseko Balloon and Niseko Raft, Kanro no Mori Onsen, Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.