The Incredible Ski Resorts in Niseko, Japan

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Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 Time: 11:40 PM
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One of the most popular ski resorts in Asia is located in the Japanese city of Niseko. Niseko is in Hokkaido, an island in the northern part of Japan. Hokkaido is home to the aboriginal Ainu race, many national parks and Mt. Niseko Annupuri. It also faces Mt. Yotei which is now a dormant volcano.

Niseko is actually four ski areas together. Located just ten hours from Sydney, it has become extremely popular with Australians and New Zealanders. Sapporo- Chitose is the closest airport and offers bus service to help complete your journey. The resorts are connected by shuttle buses. There are numerous hotels and chalets to fit every budget. Moiwa is the least used of the resorts. The Moiwa Lodge is for the intermediate skier allowing the skier the ability to ski in and out. It offers different rooms and specials to accommodate every budget.

Hirafu is the best known of the four resorts. There are over forty different accommodations available here from expensive, luxurious chalets to less expensive hotels and lodges. The staff here caters to English speaking families. There are more smaller family run resorts here than in the other resorts. Higashiyama has fewer places to stay than Hirafu. The Hooting Owl Lodge can accommodate up to sixteen and is a great place for a large party to book out. The Green Leaf Hotel is more elegant. They have two hundred rooms and an incredible outdoor hot spring. The last ski area is Annupuri.

The weather here can be brutal with strong winds. This area is definitely for a more experienced stronger skier. The ski lifts are just seconds away making this an ideal place to stay for the committed skier. Remember before booking a room at any of these hotels to ask about any specials. Ask about rooms that come with breakfast and dinner or offer child care.

Niseko has fifteen meters of powder snow. There are twenty two beginner runs and seventeen advanced runs. There are numerous lifts, chairs and gondolas that help keep the lines moving quickly. Niseko offers incredible skiing and snowboarding in an incredible setting.

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