Niseko
Four linked resorts (Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and Annupuri) on one mountain, facing the volcanic cone of Mt Yōtei. The most international of Hokkaido’s ski towns, with the widest choice of places to stay and eat.
Customised ski holiday
Hokkaido ski holidays, tailor-made
Private ski trips to Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano, planned around your dates, your group and how you ski.
Plan my ski trip Why Hokkaido
Light, dry snow, and plenty of it
Hokkaido is Japan’s northern island. Through the winter, cold air from Siberia crosses the Sea of Japan and drops light, dry snow on its mountains: the powder skiers fly across the world for.
We plan the whole trip privately: which resort suits your group, where to stay, how you get from the airport to the snow, who teaches the children and who guides the experts. You arrive to a plan that is already working.
Where to ski
Three resorts, three different trips
Rusutsu
One resort spread across three peaks (West Mountain, East Mountain and Mt Isola), with groomed runs and tree skiing off each. A single base that suits families and mixed-ability groups.
Furano
Central Hokkaido, inland from the coast. A farming town at the foot of the slopes, with a quieter, more local feel than Niseko.
We also plan Kiroro, Tomamu and Sapporo Teine, and trips that move between resorts.
What we arrange
Everything between the airport and the first run
- Where you stay
- Ski-in ski-out hotels, ryokan with their own onsen, or apartments with room for the whole family.
- Getting there
- Private transfers from New Chitose Airport to the mountains and between resorts.
- On the mountain
- Lift passes, private or group lessons matched to each skier, and certified guides for off-piste days.
- Gear
- Ski or snowboard hire, fitted when you arrive.
- Days off the slopes
- Onsen, Otaru’s canal and warehouses, or a few nights in Sapporo.
Questions
Before you ask
Is Hokkaido good for beginners?
Yes. Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano all have beginner areas and English-speaking ski schools, and we book lessons to match each person’s level.
When is the best time to ski Hokkaido?
The season runs from around early December to early April. January and February are the coldest months and the most reliable for powder; March brings more sunshine and longer days.
Can we combine skiing with the rest of Japan?
Yes. Many trips add Sapporo, or a few days in Tokyo or Kyoto before or after the mountains. Our architecture journey can also follow a ski week.
How much does it cost?
Every trip is priced to your dates, stay and group. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will send a costed proposal.
Plan your Hokkaido ski trip
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what you have in mind. We reply within one business day with ideas and next steps. No obligation.