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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February 08, 2013
Pablo from
United Kingdom
Pablo from
United Kingdom
January 2013, my mate & I spent a week in Niseko. It is not often these days that you get what it says on the box. In the case of Niseko we got more than what it said on the box. The weather forecast called for lighter snow than the preceding week. I was stressing as the arrival date approached. Hokkaido was snowy. That much I could see from the air, however, the incessant snowfall looked like it may be a myth. As the taxi approached the mountains outside Sapporo it began to snow. By Kutchan the snow was heavy. It didn't stop all night. 14 cm predicted ended up being over 50 cm on the floor. This was a theme every day. Maybe three times the snowfall predicted measured on the ground. The final day it was clear for fresh tracks then snowed for more than 24 hours. We went to lunch for 40 minutes and came out to fresh tracks. The place is insane. The amount of snow fall meant that though it is a small mountain, every square inch is boardable. It thus becomes a big mountain. I am saving my money up and heading there again. I have never had as much consistent powder in "all my puff". Face shots galore. Snow on your coupon every turn. Epic destination.
February 05, 2012
Dean
Dean
February 01, 2012
fleabag
fleabag
January 22, 2012
John Ambrose
John Ambrose
On my way home after two fabulous weeks in Niseko and I am already planning next year's trip. Excellent snow everyday with no queues for lifts (Chinese New Year had some traffic at the base lifts only) and wonderful people both locals and visitors.
Mountain facilities were clean, prices - well it is a ski resort town but good value for money. Mountain staff have excellent manners and you always get service with a smile and a thank you for using the chair lift.
The off-piste is wonderful and lasts a couple of days without snow and the groomed is great and the "out the gate" areas are an experience. A 10 out of 10 ski and snowboard destination.
January 21, 2012
Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis
Just had the most extraordinary week of skiing at Niseko. Just one blue sky day - the rest of the time, it just bucketed down. The quality of the snow, for someone who has only ever skied OZ, was fantastic. Loved the treks between the four resorts - and the Hilton onsen was a blast. Definitely will return. Steve
January 16, 2012
Sue from
New Zealand
Sue from
New Zealand
I found plenty of choice for skiing, especially with the free shuttle bus between the four resorts. It never stops snowing, and I have never seen so much snow! Limited visibility was a problem. There are lots of lifts and runs. Plenty of Japanese food available. However, most things are very expensive, and most places only take cash, even for big purchases such as the bus from Sapporo.
There are two convenience stores, but no supermarket. I didn't see anywhere you could buy meat etc. You would have to go to a nearby town to buy food, and so we ate out every meal even though we had cooking facilities. Overall, a good experience, but incredibly cold. Bring very warm gear.
January 06, 2012
Roisin Molloy
Roisin Molloy
January 05, 2012
AT
AT
December 28, 2011
PJ from
China - Ji Lin
PJ from
China - Ji Lin
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