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A guide to Niseko United, a ski destination on Hokkaido, Japan, detailing its four interconnected resorts: Annupuri, Niseko, Hanazono, and Hirafu, and how to navigate them.

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Niseko United
Niseko
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Niseko United is a premier ski destination on the island of Hokkaido, Japan, renowned for its legendary powder snow. It's unique in that it combines four separate resorts—Annupuri, Niseko Village, Hanazono, and Grand Hirafu—all accessible with a single Ikon Pass. However, be aware that if it's storming, you might not be able to ski between the resorts and could end up needing to take a bus.
Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido, Japan
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Annupuri
Mountain peak · Kutchan
4.6
The 1,308m high peak with striking winter woods features 4 ski resorts with a variety of terrains.
Mt. Niseko-Annupuri, Iwaobetsu, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0082, Japan
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Niseko Village Ski Resort
Ski shop · Niseko
4.1Closed · opens tomorrow 7 AM
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Niseko Village features the distinctive 'Death Star Hilton' hotel, which has an 80s aesthetic. While it may not have many lifts, it offers good ski runs.
Niseko Village Ski Resort, 温泉 Higashiyama, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1592, Japan
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Hanazono Resort
Ski resort · Kutchan
4.3 (242)Open · until 5 PM
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Hanazono is known for providing some of the best access to powder gates, making it a favorite for advanced skiers seeking deep snow. It also boasts a surprisingly fancy base area with modern facilities.
Niseko Hanazono Resort, 328-36 Iwaobetsu, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0082, Japan
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Niseko Grand Hirafu
Ski resort · Kutchan
4.5 (16)
Full-service ski area with shops, eateries, lessons, a snow park & hiking in the summer.
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, 4-chome-5-18 Nisekohirafu 1 Jo, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0080, Japan