Niseko, Japan Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Some 100km west of Sapporo, between the dormant volcano Mount Yotei-san (also known as the Ezo Fuji for its resemblance to its famous southern cousin) and Mount Niseko Annupuri, lies NISEKO , one of the best ski resorts in Japan. This widely spread-out town is also within the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Quasi National Park and makes a good summer base if you want to take advantage of the many adventure sports activities on offer in the area. The ski slopes are a couple of kilometres north of Niseko Station, at the foot of Mount Niseko Annupuri. Ski lifts are run by three separate resorts : Hirafu Kogen, Higashiyama (part of … more »