{"id":877,"date":"2019-06-12T08:04:40","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T08:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/?p=877"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:18:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:18:09","slug":"niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Niseko Ski Season: When is the best time to go to Niseko?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e6720.html\">Niseko<\/a>, and one immediately thinks of its world-class powder snow, excellent ski conditions and top-notch ski accommodations. In different periods across the winter season, there will be changes in the weather, snow conditions, prices, dining and nightlife options and other key factors. To help you better plan for your trip, we\u2019ve provided a <strong>quick overview for Niseko ski season<\/strong> below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mount-yotei-846008_640-e1560322789446.jpg\" alt=\"Niseko - Mount Yotei\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go\/#Start_of_Niseko_ski_season_Late_November_%E2%80%93_early_December\" >Start of Niseko ski season: Late November &#8211; early December<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go\/#Early_season_mid-December\" >Early season: mid-December<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go\/#Peak_season_Late_December_%E2%80%93_mid-February\" >Peak season: Late December &#8211; mid-February<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go\/#Shoulder_season_Mid-February_till_end-March\" >Shoulder season: Mid-February till end-March<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go\/#End_of_season_April_%E2%80%93_May\" >End of season: April &#8211; May<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/niseko-ski-season-best-time-to-go\/#Additional_tips\" >Additional tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_of_Niseko_ski_season_Late_November_%E2%80%93_early_December\"><\/span>Start of Niseko ski season: Late November &#8211; early December<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Average temperatures: -1\u00b0C to 6\u00b0C (November) &amp; -1\u00b0C to -7\u00b0C (December)<\/li>\n<li>Night skiing: Unavailable<\/li>\n<li>Backcountry gates: Open (depending on weather conditions).<\/li>\n<li>Monthly observed snowfall (2018 \/ 2019 season): 84 cm<\/li>\n<li>Lift lines: There aren\u2019t that many vacationers in Niseko during this period, so you can expect short lift lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Restaurants, nightlife and events:<\/strong> The majority of restaurants commence their operations at the start of December, and you\u2019ll find a good selection of dining venues open before then. The nightlife scene is much quieter though, and you won\u2019t find many events being held.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation costs:<\/strong> Low season rates. Additional discounts are often offered.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Villa Finder&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Demand is fairly low at this time of the year, so you shouldn\u2019t have issues making a reservation closer to the end of the booking season. Whenever possible, it\u2019s still best to book in advance.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-879\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hiroshima86.png\" alt=\"niseko skiing\" width=\"597\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hiroshima86.png 597w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hiroshima86-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hiroshima86-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hiroshima86-370x370.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @niseko skiing on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/en\/niseko?utm_source=vf-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=niseko-ski-season\">ski chalets in Niseko<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_season_mid-December\"><\/span>Early season: mid-December<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Snow conditions are variable during the early season, and the backcountry gates may not be open. Around this time, night skiing is made available, and shuttle services around the village commence operations.<\/li>\n<li>Average temperatures: -7\u00b0C to -1\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Night skiing: Night skiing is typically available at this time of the year at 4.30 pm &#8211; 8.30pm daily.<\/li>\n<li>Backcountry gates: Open (depending on weather conditions). Tip: Make sure that you\u2019re familiar with the Avalanche Danger Scale, and check the day\u2019s avalanche report before you head out to the slopes.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly observed snowfall (2018 \/ 2019 season): 333cm<\/li>\n<li>Lift lines: While there is an increase in vacationers, the lift lines are still fairly short at this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Restaurants, nightlife and events:<\/strong> All seasonal restaurants have commenced operations at this period. Popular restaurants may require a reservation, or it may be difficult getting a table if you haven\u2019t made a booking in advance. We recommend making reservations, even if you\u2019re planning to dine out at less popular venues. The nightlife scene is also livelier, and you may chance upon small events in the resorts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation costs:<\/strong> Low seasonal rates, discounts may be offered. Costs may vary depending on whether your stay runs into the next season.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Villa Finder&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Advanced bookings for accommodations and services are recommended, particularly if you\u2019re planning to stay until Christmas. It\u2019s best to book at the time of release (April), or by early June.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Wanna go to Niseko during this season? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/en\/niseko?utm_source=vf-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=niseko-ski-season\">ski chalets.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peak_season_Late_December_%E2%80%93_mid-February\"><\/span>Peak season: Late December &#8211; mid-February<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The peak Niseko ski season offers the best snow conditions, excellent night skiing and abundant dry powder. It\u2019s also the busiest period, particularly around major holiday periods. Temperatures may dip to -10\u00b0C in the town, and to -25\u00b0C at the peak of the mountains.<\/li>\n<li>Average temperatures: -7\u00b0C to -1\u00b0C (December) &amp; -10\u00b0C to -2\u00b0C (February)<\/li>\n<li>Night skiing: Available between 4.30pm &#8211; 8.30pm daily.<\/li>\n<li>Backcountry gates: Open (depending on weather conditions). Tip: Make sure that you\u2019re familiar with the Avalanche Danger Scale, and check the day\u2019s avalanche report before you head out to the slopes.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly observed snowfall (2018 \/ 2019 season): 333cm (Dec), 285cm (Jan), 198cm (Feb)<\/li>\n<li>Lift lines: Expect a surge in tourist numbers during the Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year holidays. Countries like Australia are having the school summer holidays at this point in time too, so Niseko can feel crowded in general.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Restaurants, nightlife and events:<\/strong> Most restaurants will require reservations. The nightlife scene is lively, with nightly events held across the resorts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation costs:<\/strong> Peak season rates.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Villa Finder&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> We recommend booking at the time of release (this typically occurs at the start of April, although the dates may vary from March till May depending on the accommodation or service provider you\u2019re looking at).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-881\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/yamasportniseko.png\" alt=\"niseko ski\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/yamasportniseko.png 600w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/yamasportniseko-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/yamasportniseko-270x180.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @yamasportniseko on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Looking for a holiday home during the peak Niseko ski season. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/en\/niseko?utm_source=vf-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=niseko-ski-season\">our Niseko chalets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoulder_season_Mid-February_till_end-March\"><\/span>Shoulder season: Mid-February till end-March<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The shoulder season offers favourable skiing conditions, a vibrant nightlife scene and a drop in prices. There\u2019s still a great snow base, although weather conditioners may vary.<\/li>\n<li>Average temperatures: -10\u00b0C to -2\u00b0C (February) &amp; -7\u00b0C to 1\u00b0C (March)<\/li>\n<li>Night skiing: Available from 4.30pm &#8211; 8.30pm daily, until late March.<\/li>\n<li>Backcountry gates: Open (depending on weather conditions). Tip: Make sure that you\u2019re familiar with the Avalanche Danger Scale, and check the day\u2019s avalanche report before you head out to the slopes.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly observed snowfall (2018 \/ 2019 season): 198cm (Feb), 45cm (Mar)<\/li>\n<li>Lift lines: Niseko is still fairly busy until early March. After early March, there is a general decrease in tourist numbers (with the exception of the Easter and school spring holidays), and the lift lines are fairly short.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Restaurants, nightlife and events: <\/strong>Most seasonal restaurants remain in operation until early March, and some may begin to shut down at the end of the month. While restaurants will begin to have more walk-in seating available, making a reservation is still recommended.<\/p>\n<p>During February, the ambience remains lively and there are events being held at the resorts. Things start to quieten down in March, with end-of-season events being held occasionally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation costs:<\/strong> Accommodation costs remain high until early March, after which there will be a dip in prices, along with an increase in discounts.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Villa Finder&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Advanced bookings are recommended if you\u2019re planning to visit Niseko between mid-February till mid-March; you\u2019ll likely have a good selection of accommodation options to choose from if you make a booking by July.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Planning to be in Niseko after mid-March? You\u2019ll still have plenty of options to choose from if you make a booking during the months of November, December or January. But we do recommend making early reservations if your trip coincides with the school spring holidays, as there tends to be a spike in tourist numbers then.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-883\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pswizzle17.png\" alt=\"best time to go to niseko\" width=\"599\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pswizzle17.png 599w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pswizzle17-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @pswizzle17 on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End_of_season_April_%E2%80%93_May\"><\/span>End of season: April &#8211; May<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>During this period, you\u2019ll find few tourist crowds and plenty of affordable accommodation. However, skiing is limited, as are dining, nightlife and entertainment options.<\/li>\n<li>Average temperatures: 0\u00b0C to 9\u00b0C (April) &amp; 5\u00b0C to 15\u00b0C (May)<\/li>\n<li>Night skiing: Not available.<\/li>\n<li>Backcountry gates: Backcountry gates are open (depending on weather conditions), and may be closed for the season in April. Tip: Make sure that you\u2019re familiar with the Avalanche Danger Scale, and check the day\u2019s avalanche report before you head out to the slopes.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly observed snowfall (2018 \/ 2019 season): 5cm (April)<\/li>\n<li>Lift lines: Lift lines are fairly short during the start of April. Closer to the end of the season, there won\u2019t be any lift lines &#8211; and if you\u2019re lucky, you could be the only skier on the slope. Depending on weather conditions, most of the lifts will be closed during April. Do check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.niseko.ne.jp\/en\/\">Niseko United website<\/a> for updates on the weather and lift status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Restaurants, nightlife and events:<\/strong> You\u2019ll still find a good number of seasonal restaurants in operation during April, but most will close for the season at the month end. Restaurants that remain open through the year will have walk-in seating, but do note that some venues will prefer that diners make reservations.<\/p>\n<p>Across the resorts, there are fewer events being held (with the exception of the Easter and spring school holidays, where there are more activities and events available). End-of-season events may be held occasionally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation costs:<\/strong> Lower seasonal rates are available in early April. From mid-April onwards, prices drop to the lowest rates across the year, and discounts are often available.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Villa Finder&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> In early April, you\u2019ll still have plenty of options to choose from if you make a booking during the months of November, December or January. But we do recommend making early reservations if your trip coincides with the school spring holidays, as there tends to be a spike in tourist numbers then. From mid-April onwards, there will be few other tourists, so you\u2019ll likely be able to secure accommodations even if you make a last-minute booking.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_tips\"><\/span>Additional tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long should I stay in Niseko? Most vacationers stay between a week to two weeks during Niseko ski season. Beginners and experienced skiers may like to stay on longer; this gives beginners get more time to practice skiing before hitting the slopes and allow experienced skiers to have ample time to visit multiple ski fields.<\/p>\n<p>Going backcountry skiing? Make sure you\u2019ve read the Niseko rules, and check the avalanche report daily. For beginners or first-time skiers, visiting Niseko from March to early April can be a great option; the snow conditions are still favourable, there aren\u2019t too many tourists and you\u2019ll be able to take advantage of the lower seasonal rates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mention Niseko, and one immediately thinks of its world-class powder snow, excellent ski conditions and top-notch ski accommodations. In different periods across the winter season, there will be changes in the weather, snow conditions, prices, dining and nightlife options and other key factors. 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