About Niseko
Niseko is known internationally by ski and snowboard enthusiasts as one of the greatest powder playgrounds in the world.
It's proximity to storms coming over the Japan Sea from the Siberian peninsula and the location of the volcanic Mt. Yotei to stop the storms long enough to dump lots of fresh snow regularly result in an average annual snowfall of 15 meters.
That is 1.7 times the annual snowfall of Aspen, Colorado. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, other popular winter activities include snowshoe hiking, snowmobiling and bathing in many of the hot springs in the area. Our staff will be happy to assist you in pursuing these activities.
Niseko Annupuri is not just a winter resort. Many vacationers come to Niseko in the summer to relax and enjoy white-water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, hot springs and paragliding, as well as the renowned local cuisine.
Niseko and Annupuri Lodge in the Press
Japan Times (see last part of article for Annupuri Lodge mention)
Call of the Powder: Sublime Snow in Japan
Conde Nast's Concierge.com: Annupuri Lodge
World's Top 10 Sexiest Winter Lodges
New York Times
Niseko, Japan: Downhill Skiing in the Land of the Rising Sun
Outdoor Japan Magazine
Niseko, Japan: Annupuri Lodge
Japan Times
American Bar, Ski Lodge Owner Puts the Emphasis on Fun
Financial Times
An eastern Aspen?
The American Way
Sumo Snow
Powder Magazine
Japan - Rebirth on the Northern Island
Discovery (Cathay Pacific) PDF
About Niseko