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NISEKO HIRAFU Ski Slope Guide |
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One of the leading slopes in Japan popular for its’ variety and very big slopes, the ultimate powder snow, and the scenery of Ezofuji; Mt Yotei. Niseko Gran Hirafu Niseko Gran Hirafu’s ski slopes are rated number 1 in Hokkaido and Japan for their snow depths and snow quality. There are 33 courses and 16 lifts including gondolas and the longest cruising run is 5600m. The dynamic slopes and ultimate powder snow are admired as sacred ground by skiers and snow boarders around the world. The area can be divided into two; the steep slopes and mogul fields of the Hirafu area and the forest courses of the Hanazono area. Hirafu offers numerous options including back country tours and ski schools. Hirafu’s slopes join the slopes of Annupuri and Higashiyama. Our tours include an All Mountain Lift Pass so you can use the 14 courses and 8 lifts of Higashiyama and the 13 courses 6 lifts of Annupuri; a total of 60 courses and 30 lifts and gondolas. Huckleberry’s tours use the lodges in the Hirafu area close to many shops and eating places. Elevation 1200m Vertical Rise 960m Longest Cruising Run 5600m Steepest Slope 37 degrees Courses 33 courses Lifts & Gondolas 16 Course Conditions Beginner runs 30% Intermediate 38% Advanced 32% Lift times8:30-16:30, Night 16:30-21:00 |
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HOKKAIDO NISEKO HIRAFU TOUR HOTEL LIST |
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HOTEL J-FIRST NISEKO |
| Niseko J-First Hotel is located in the best position in the Hirafu area, it is easily accessible, and the slopes are right on the door step. The hotel boasts its own natural outdoor hot spring (onsen)"Tsuya-no Yu", offering great views. | |
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HOTEL NISEKO ALPEN |
Hotel Niseko Alpen Opened in 1965 under the name of Niseko Alpen Sanso. |
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NISEKO PRINCE HOTEL HIRAFUTEI |
| NISEKO PRINCE HOTEL HIRAFUTEI is just located in a few minutes walk distance from the ski field with wonderful powder snow. This hotel is very proud of its open-air hot spring (the hot spring outside!), and 62 rooms in this hotel have private open-air hot spring. | |
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NISEKO Pension ALICE |
NISEKO Pension ALICE will put you up in reasonably priced lodges and pensions in the Hirafu Area. Hokkaido's lodges and pensions are popular in Japan due to their reasonable rates, high quality meals and service. NISEKO Pension ALICE will put you up in superior accommodation in the Hirafu Area. |
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Pension and Log KANON |
| Pension and Log KANON is all on-mountain and just few minutes from Hifafu ski field and lifts. They have 8 rooms and 7 rooms in log house. They offer budget, and simple Western type rooms with shared facilities. | |





