13 days in Niseko-cho Itinerary

Ranking as the most popular ski resort in Hokkaido, mountaintop Niseko-cho boasts great slopes and surprisingly vibrant nightlife.

Step out of the city life by going to Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu Ski Place and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Niseko-cho: Shakotan-cho (Shimamu Beach, Cape Shakotan, &more), Otaru (Otaru Canal, Marchen Intersection, &more) and Chitose (Lake Shikotsu & Thermal Spas). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: hit the slopes at Niseko Hanazono Resort, explore the striking landscape at Jigokudani, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, and make a trip to Noboribetsu Date Historic Village.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Niseko-cho trip itinerary planning tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are New Chitose Airport, Hakodate Airport and Asahikawa Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Niseko-cho can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.