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Niseko
Niseko (Japanese: ニセコ, Niseko, [ɲ̟iseko]) is a resort area located in Hokkaido, Japan. Officially called the Niseko Tourism Zone (ニセコ観光圏), it consists of three towns: Kutchan Town, Niseko Town, and Rankoshi Town at the foot of Niseko Annupuri.
The name Niseko is derived from the Nisekoanbetsu River (ニセコアンベツ川), meaning "river toward the cliff" in the Ainu language.
Niseko is famous for its high-quality powder snowfall, known as "Japow," and has recently been developed as an international ski resort area.
Niseko has a total of six ski areas, in order of size:
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, Niseko Hanazono and the now defunct Niseko Weiss are within the municipality of nearby Kutchan. Niseko Village, Niseko Annupuri, and Niseko Moiwa are within the adjacent municipality of Niseko.
The four main of these six ski areas (Annupuri, Higashiyama, Hirafu, and Hanazono) are sequentially interconnected and may be skied on one ski pass. The lift systems are owned respectively by the Chuo Bus company, YTL Resorts (which purchased Niseko Village from Citigroup in 2010), Tokyu Corporation, and Pacific Century Premium Developments. Together they form 8.87 km2 (2,191 acres) skiable of what is known as Niseko United. The lift system comprises 38 gondolas and lifts connecting 61 ski runs and 12 terrain parks. Kutchan's sister city is St. Moritz, and they have a relationship established in 1964. Niseko Moiwa, adjacent to Annupuri, can be skied to from Annupuri but is not currently connected by the lift system. Niseko Weiss has not operated its lifts for decades, but people can still ski in this area, which is being taken uphill by snowcats.
Chisenupuri Ski Resort, located in Rankoshi first opened in 1977 with a single lift, day lodge, and small hotel near YukiChichibu Onsen. Declining visitor numbers and ageing infrastructure led to its closure in 2012. The area now operates as a cat-skiing destination offering guided and unguided access to the former ski slopes.
Niseko also has backcountry ski courses that are not considered part of the resorts, but are accessible via a gate system. Access to these areas is governed by the Niseko Rules which are enforced by cooperation between ski patrol teams from each resort. Mount Yōtei is also a popular mountain for backcountry skiing expeditions.
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Niseko
Niseko (Japanese: ニセコ, Niseko, [ɲ̟iseko]) is a resort area located in Hokkaido, Japan. Officially called the Niseko Tourism Zone (ニセコ観光圏), it consists of three towns: Kutchan Town, Niseko Town, and Rankoshi Town at the foot of Niseko Annupuri.
The name Niseko is derived from the Nisekoanbetsu River (ニセコアンベツ川), meaning "river toward the cliff" in the Ainu language.
Niseko is famous for its high-quality powder snowfall, known as "Japow," and has recently been developed as an international ski resort area.
Niseko has a total of six ski areas, in order of size:
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, Niseko Hanazono and the now defunct Niseko Weiss are within the municipality of nearby Kutchan. Niseko Village, Niseko Annupuri, and Niseko Moiwa are within the adjacent municipality of Niseko.
The four main of these six ski areas (Annupuri, Higashiyama, Hirafu, and Hanazono) are sequentially interconnected and may be skied on one ski pass. The lift systems are owned respectively by the Chuo Bus company, YTL Resorts (which purchased Niseko Village from Citigroup in 2010), Tokyu Corporation, and Pacific Century Premium Developments. Together they form 8.87 km2 (2,191 acres) skiable of what is known as Niseko United. The lift system comprises 38 gondolas and lifts connecting 61 ski runs and 12 terrain parks. Kutchan's sister city is St. Moritz, and they have a relationship established in 1964. Niseko Moiwa, adjacent to Annupuri, can be skied to from Annupuri but is not currently connected by the lift system. Niseko Weiss has not operated its lifts for decades, but people can still ski in this area, which is being taken uphill by snowcats.
Chisenupuri Ski Resort, located in Rankoshi first opened in 1977 with a single lift, day lodge, and small hotel near YukiChichibu Onsen. Declining visitor numbers and ageing infrastructure led to its closure in 2012. The area now operates as a cat-skiing destination offering guided and unguided access to the former ski slopes.
Niseko also has backcountry ski courses that are not considered part of the resorts, but are accessible via a gate system. Access to these areas is governed by the Niseko Rules which are enforced by cooperation between ski patrol teams from each resort. Mount Yōtei is also a popular mountain for backcountry skiing expeditions.