Snowsure: 4.6
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- Niseko Grand Hirafu is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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December 30, 2007
snowcat
snowcat
I just came back from my 3rd Niseko holiday, the snow was not as good as the previous two seasons, but still definately nothing to complain about. Yes, Niseko has changed and yes there are alot of Australians, but thats just part of the package. There are still lots of local lodges available where I have had the best experiences with Japanese hospitality. Stay away from the big boys and it's a totally different side. experienceniseko.com supports the local Japanese owned and operated businesses. Definately recommend it to anyone interested in the cultural aspect of Japan.
December 02, 2006
Mogul queen from
USA - California
Mogul queen from
USA - California
It is truly an awesome experience in Niseko! One of the American universities has done a research of the global temprature of the resorts across the board and Hokkaido came in 1st. The consistency of -10degrees celcius is highest in Hokkaido so the days you get powder is more than anywhere else. I love getting up early in the morning to explore the back of 'strawberry fields' in fresh powder up to your waist. Truly awesome! For apres skiing, you can hang out in the cute little 'Izakaya' places. You don't have to be phased to step in there, because Japanese people are extremely friendly & polite. Made so many good local friends even with the language barrier. You've just gotta jump into it! You can ski across Niseko Hirafu, Niseko Hanazono and Niseko Higashiyama areas. Japanese people usually stay on the groomed runs, but you can go ahead and explore around the off piste which is literally untouched!
November 22, 2006
rom
rom
Pay no attention to the windgers in regards to Australians in Hirafu, there arn't many there, those Aussies that I have met were well behaved, and the locals couldn't have been more curtious to their visitors. As for the snow, its everywhere, and lots of it, a good meal $10.00, lifts outside your hotel, no lift queues, and the beers' no to bad. If you are used to New Zealand conditions or what's on offer in Oz, then you are in for a pleasant surprise, good skiing, day and night.
October 19, 2006
mooncat from
Japan - Nagano
mooncat from
Japan - Nagano
Actually there are far better places well away from Hirafu with the best powder in the world. However that will have to remain secret so we don`t get overrun by those dessert island delinquents.
Hirafu way overrated due to the influx of the Australians, shame really used to be quite a nice resort. Or maybe have to try and figure out when the time of year is they are least likely to flock. And the powder here is quite wet compared to the better places in Hokkaido. Want good powder then go elsewhere.
October 08, 2006
Stimpy
Stimpy
I gotta agree with lots on here, too many Aussies, but what can you do? As one person suggested stay away from anyone you don't want to hang with and go discover what Niseko is really about. Don't book through one of the big operators, otherwise you are guaranteed to be shacking up next to Aussies, instead get online and research. I found www.thenisekocompany.com and booked through them - which I will be doing again this season. Awesome property and service. The place wasn't ski in/out but was a minute from shuttle and was quiet at night-no Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Idiots. Very comfy , spacious and well equipped.
February 14, 2006
Donald Oates
Donald Oates
Once again all the winging, whining, complaining and crying has come from you sour puss pom's, you try to conquer any area which sh*ts on the UK (which is pretty much everywhere) without ever receiving even the slightest of criticism.
your comment's are boring and so are you! How bout having some fun on holidays?
February 14, 2006
Paul from
United Kingdom
Paul from
United Kingdom
Niseko is truly awesome and if you want certain snow then get in there , no more rain in Whistler for me thanks as I'll take Niseko and no jet-lag to boot.
The only genuine problem that I can think of is the Australians, there are just too many of them and a lot of trailer trash, I heard several conversations mentioning Holdens and Fords in the same sentence and that really sums it up. To be honest they spoil the whole environment but the consistently epic snow conditions makes up for it.
February 03, 2006
Helen from
New Zealand
Helen from
New Zealand
Just returned from Hirafu (first time visit). It was a marvellous cultural experience & the snow was fantastic & not too expensive to stay there. I do have to say though, that our family saw much arrogance & rudeness from our friendly cousins across the ditch. We also met some very nice Australians, so you take the good with the bad whenever & wherever you travel.Do your own thing & keep away from badly behaved people. Even the ski guide chose us over Aussies! Hello. We will certainly return next year before the place gets overun by kiwi's!
February 01, 2006
zoop from
Japan - Nagano
zoop from
Japan - Nagano
January 23, 2006
Tom
Tom
This is my 2nd time to Niseko & yes its loosing its quaint Japaneseness about it. But you can't beat it for consistent Deep Powder and great untracked off piste skiing. Still with all the westerners here we are finding untracked all day so we will be coming back as long as the untracked secret spots are secret. If you dont like Ozzies don't come. See you in the steep & deep.
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