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Niseko Village/Higashiyama

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Niseko Village/Higashiyama Ski Resort Guide

Niseko Village/Higashiyama, Japan

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length19km12 miles
Highest Lift1,170m3,839ft
Resort Height300m984ft
 Nearest AirportNew Chitose
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Niseko Village/Higashiyama

The ski area of Niseko Village/Higashiyama is at an altitude of 300m984ft, with 19km12 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Niseko Village/Higashiyama is part of the Niseko ski area with access to 32km20 miles of downhill skiing, with 34 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Niseko Village/Higashiyama itself (19km12 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Niseko ski resorts of Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Niseko Village/Higashiyama offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Niseko Village/Higashiyama.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Niseko Village/Higashiyama?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 7 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Niseko Village/Higashiyama Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 3km2 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 9 8km5 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
8km5 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
11
Downhill
Total Length
19km12 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
6

Niseko Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
10
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
21
Downhill
Total Length
32km20 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
20

Altitudes & Slopes

Niseko Village/Higashiyama Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,170m3,839ft
Lowest Piste300m984ft
Resort Altitude (Niseko Village/Higashiyama)300m984ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Niseko Village/Higashiyama
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Niseko Village/Higashiyama?

This ski resort is in Higashiyama, Niseko, Japan.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Niseko Village/Higashiyama is New Chitose, 127 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The six ski lifts are able to uplift 10,680 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 60 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Niseko Village/Higashiyama open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Niseko Village/Higashiyama