Niseko Village/Higashiyama Ski Resort Guide
Niseko Village/Higashiyama, Japan
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 19km |
| Highest Lift | 1,170m |
| Resort Height | 300m |
| Nearest Airport | New Chitose |
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Niseko Village/Higashiyama
The ski area of Niseko Village/Higashiyama is at an altitude of 300m, with 19km of marked runs.
Summary
Niseko Village/Higashiyama is part of the Niseko ski area with access to 32km 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 (19km 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?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Niseko Village/Higashiyama.
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Ski Area Stats
Niseko Village/Higashiyama Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 3km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 8km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8km | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 11 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 19km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Niseko Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 32km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Niseko Village/Higashiyama Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,170m |
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| Lowest Piste | 300m |
| Resort Altitude (Niseko Village/Higashiyama) | 300m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Niseko Village/Higashiyama?
This ski resort is in Higashiyama, Niseko, Japan.
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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.
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