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Niseko United ski resort - Annupuri, Grand Hirafu, Hanazono and Niseko Village, Japan. Elevations 255 - 1188 m. Rated 4.4/5.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Niseko United - Annupuri/Grand Hirafu/Hanazono/Niseko Village, Japan
★★★★★4.3out of 5
1,188 м
top
933 м
Vertical drop
255 м
base
Total slopes
50.8 км
Lifts
32
Vertical drop
933 м
Longest run
7.4 км
Adult ski pass
€ 64 / day
Opening hours
08:30 - 20:30
Trails by difficulty - 50.8 km total
Easy22.4 км · 44 %
Intermediate18.2 км · 36 %
Difficult10.2 км · 20 %
Longest run: Niseko Village No. 1, 4, 12, 14, 16, 20, 23, 26 - 7.4 км, vertical drop 933 м. Hardest run: Onsenzawa (Grand Hirafu) - 0.3 км, vertical drop 130 м.
Ski pass prices
Adults
12,000 ¥
64
Youth
10,200 ¥
54
Children
7,200 ¥
39
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Worth knowing

Niseko United consists of four linked ski resorts on the slopes of the Niseko Annupuri volcano (1,308 m). Hanazono Resort is in the north, followed clockwise by Niseko Grand Hirafu and Niseko Village. Finally, Niseko Annupuri is on the southern side of the mountain. The ski and snowboard runs are located mainly below the track, with fine views of Mount Yotei.

The resort's geographical location ensures abundant natural snowfall, and Niseko United has earned a reputation as a powder paradise. All skiing disciplines and a wide range of other winter sports are available at Niseko United.

Maps

Niseko United - Annupuri/Grand Hirafu/Hanazono/Niseko Village ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
32 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 6Gondola lifts
  • 1Combined installations
  • 25Chairlifts
  • 7Magic carpets
Lifts in total
32
Capacity
46,605people/hour
Total lift length
31.3км
Newest lift: King Hooded Lift #3, 2025 г.Longest lift: planned: Mt. Weisshorn Gondola, 2,900 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
-
Coordinates
42.86194, 140.69803
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 20:30
Typical season
Late November - early May
Season
5 December 2026 - 6 May 2027
Niseko United - Annupuri/Grand Hirafu/Hanazono/Niseko Village

Mid · 722 м

Updated at 19:23

+9°Fogfeels like +8°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind7 km/hMET
Snow line2 100 мCALC

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Hirafu Village0.2 кмNiseko Village0.2 кмHanazono Resort0.1 кмAnnupuri Village0.5 кмYamada0.8 кмNiseko6 кмKutchan7 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Niseko is synonymous with Japanese snow in reviews: fifteen metres per season and dry powder that attracts visitors from around the world. Visitors praise the combined lift pass for the four ski areas, night skiing and onsen baths after a day on the slopes.

Complaints include the weather: snowfall also means poor visibility, and sunny days are rare. Second, the resort has become heavily internationalised: prices have risen, while little of the Japanese character remains, which reviewers regret. Others complain about the short runs and limited vertical drop.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a day pass cost?
A day pass costs €64, or ¥12,000 in the local currency. The junior price is €54, while children pay €39.
How much does accommodation cost, and where is the best place to stay?
Niseko has 6 listed hotels from €458 per night, Kutchan has 5 hotels from €289, and Yamada has 4 hotels from €87. Niseko offers the widest choice of the listed villages, while Yamada has the lowest starting accommodation price.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
Yes. The resort has 22.4 km of easy pistes, giving beginners suitable areas to ski. There are 50.8 km of pistes in total, including 18.2 km of intermediate and 10.2 km of difficult pistes.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 08:30 to 20:30. The resort lists 32 lifts, including Ace Gondola #2 /(Center 4), Niseko Symphony Gondola, Upper Village Gondola, Hirafu Gondola, Annupuri Gondola and Niseko Gondola.

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