About Niseko
Asia’s No. 1 international ski destination, Niseko is located on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido.
Renowned for its world-famous deep, dry powder snow blanketing the Hirafu resort in over 15 meters of snowfall each season, Niseko has been designated a ‘Special Heavy Snowfall Region’ in Japan. The ease of access to the back country coupled with low altitude and relatively comfortable temperatures ensure that Niseko will continue its meteoric rise.
The area is interlinked by four international ski resorts – Annupuri, Hanazono, Hirafu and Higashiyama – which can be accessed under the one lift ticket – The Niseko United.
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Facts about Niseko
- The permanent population of Niseko is approximately 30,000.
- The ski area attracts a combined 1.5 million visitors each year. 4,500,000 international tourists visited Niseko in 2005.
- During the winter of 2006/7, Niseko welcomed over 12,000 Australian tourists, a 35% increase from 2005/6 and a 65% increase from 2004/5.
- Major tourist arrivals are from Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand and Korea.
- The average duration of an Australian visitor is 10.7 days (Source JETRO report 2005).
- International ski tourists are renowned as the biggest consumers in the area.
With its charming village, exciting restaurants, nightlife and unbeatable onsens (Japanese hot spring bath), Niseko is ultimately the most outstanding ski destination in the world and will continue to attract international tourists every winter.
For your information: Common Misspellings
Niesko, Niskeo, Neseko, Niskio
Today
Lo: -6°C.
Hi: -3°C.
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Tomorrow
Lo: -5°C.
Hi: -1°C.
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Thursday
Lo: -7°C.
Hi: -1°C.
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Powderlife Magazine
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6 Jan Juicy-Fried-Cchicken Eating Comp
To see who can stomach the 6 peices the fastest chicken 1000 yen pot winner takes all The Game is one peice of chicken followed by a 375ml can of beer if you spew your out first finished wins
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6 Jan Chillout Resort Night for Staff
Chillout Resort Night 300yen Beer for resort staff 8-9pm every Tuesday
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7 Jan Midweek Madness Nomihodi.
Midweek Madness Nomihodi 9-11pm 2000yen Beer and Basic Spirits Every Wednesday.
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8-9 Jan DIRTY LAUNDRY @ The Northern Fox
Dirty Laundry - one of the biggest DJ acts in Australia comes to Niseko for one night through the form of head DJ - Dean Cherney. Tickets 1000Yen on the door Limited numbers so ghet there early not to miss out.
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9-10 Jan Red bar beats party
Red bar and restaurant is located middle hirafu free shutle bus stop#4.We have every friday dj party by national and international djs. Red bar and Restuarant every day open for deliciuse netive neplease food. Where you will get realy test of spice. Come and visit once you will love it. See ya at red bar and restaurant.You will enjoy with frindly staff herein.
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10 Jan The Annual Capricorn Congregation
Time has come again for the annual Capricorn Congregation. Capricorns and friends; lets unite for this annual event to celebrate our birthdays in style! Saturday the 10th of january. From open, till late.
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10 Jan 80s Night
10.1.09 80s Night. Free entry. Fancy dress gets 1 free drink on arrival. Prizes: Best Dressed Best 80s Dance moves Biggest 80s Hair style
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10 Jan Snow Tube & Tobboggan Championships
Join a team of 4 and race around the snow course.
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11 Jan Jazz Live at Half Note
Jazz bar Half Note presents a pianist, Kuniko Kanno from Sapporo. Please enjoy her beautiful Jazz standard numbers with her trio.
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11 Jan Japanese Lesson For Beginners
tdes presents: Japanese for Powder People - a fun, informal Japanese lesson for complete beginners, every Sunday at Samurai Bar, Niseko Yurt Village. 1000 yen per person (includes one drink). We teach you simple and useful words and phrases to use during your holiday, like: Two beers, please. To get to Samurai Bar: Opposite Seicomart theres a road that goes down the hill, past Australia House. Go down that road about 100 meters and you’ll see Samurai Bar on your right – it’s in a yurt. See you there!
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