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The offerings at Niseko are far ranging as are the cultural opportunities. Besides, this part of Japan has inspired many of the world’s best skiers and snowboarders to make return trips year after year... and so will you in years to come.
Whether that’s in Hirafu, Niseko, Otaru, or Sapporo, the island of Hokkaido will completely change how you think about Japanese cuisine, especially sushi. Curate a culinary experience alongside a ski vacation and you’ve truly found a new level of appreciation for winter travel on a different continent.
From tea ceremonies to visiting nearby Shinto temples, Niseko and the surrounding areas are home to family-run hot springs (onsen), neighborhood ramen houses, and traditional wellness centers that will allow you to heal both in mind and spirit.
If you’d like to ski the best powder available, book a personal driver and guide (see below) to follow the best snow around the island. Oftentimes, Rusutsu and Kiroro get rogue storms of the Sea of Japan that can deliver multiple feet of snow in a single night and it’s totally worth the trip.