Looking for a day away from the Niseko-United resort? These three resorts can be easily accessed from the Niseko-Hirafu area for a day-trip and offer a variety of terrain and great powder snow.
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Rusutsu Resort
The largest ski area in Hokkaido with 37 courses totaling 42 km in length. People head here for the amazing powder tree runs and long, smooth groomers.
Location: Rusutsu Village
How to get there: Car or bus (with NGS) - takes around 45 minutes from Niseko-Hirafu
No. of lifts: 18 including 4 gondolas
Price: ¥5,500 (Adult 1 day pass)
Operating hours: 9:00 - 21:00 (when night skiing available)
Operating dates: Late Nov - Early Apr
Moiwa Ski Resort
Located next to the Niseko Annupuri Resort, Moiwa is a great place for people looking for a powder fix without the crowds of the Niseko United areas.
Location: Mt. Moiwa (near Niseko Annupuri Resort)
How to get there: Car or free shuttle bus from Niseko-Hirafu (around 30-40 minutes)
No. of lifts: 3
Price: ¥4,300 (Adult 1 day pass)
Operating hours: 8:30 - 16:00
Operating dates: Dec 13 - Mar 31
Website: http://www.niseko-moiwa.jp/
Kiroro Resort
Located on a different snow-belt to the Niseko area, Kiroro can catch some big snow dumps when other areas receive only moderate falls. An up-and-coming resort that has abundant powder snow and great tree skiing.
Location: Akaigawa Village
How to get there: Car - around 60 minutes from Niseko-Hirafu
No. of lifts: 9
Price: ¥5,000 (Adult 1 day pass for 2015-2016)
Operating hours: 9:00 - 20:00 (when night skiing available)
Operating dates: Early Dec - Early Apr
Website: http://www.kiroro.co.jp/en/winter/
