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Resort facts
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Resort Height
Niseko: 300m (984ft) Rusutsu: 400m (1312ft)
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Transfer time
Niseko: 2 hours 30 minutes Rusutsu: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Days of deep powder under the gaze of Mt Yotei
The ski resorts of Hokkaido, Japan's northerly island have some of the best powder snow in the world. This island of extinct volcanos pulls in northerly winds and fluffy snow to provide a skiing heaven with an excellent range of runs set amongst silver birch woodlands. The Niseko mountain has three ski areas and three villages, Annupuri, Higashiyama and Grand Hirafu which are all connected at the base with a free shuttle bus which runs into the evening. Rusutsu has a breathtaking location at the foot of Mt. Yotei. It is a self-contained resort with skiing over three mountains. Japan should feature on everyone's list of unmissable ski destinations - no other area offers such a unique blend of culture and fantastic skiing.
Ski information
Beginners
Both Niseko and Rusutsu have gentle green runs close to the resort and offers perfect conditions on which to learn to turn and perfect your technique. Private lessons are available locally with English speaking instructors.
Intermediates
Beautifully groomed pistes between areas of tree skiing is really an intermediate's paradise and Niseko offers just that.
Advanced
Not all of the pistes are groomed so there is opportunity to ski powder all day. The tree skiing is amazing as you can just leave the piste and zig-zag down in powder.
Nightlife
Numerous bars and restaurants at the base of the mountains.
Activities
• Night skiing • Lifts open 0830-2030 • Dog sledding • Snow mobiling • Snow rafting • Snow tubing • Day trips to Sapporo • Sapporo Ice Festival 5-11 February
Eating out
A wide variety of restaurants serving Japanese and Western food and menus are in English. Try udon (thick white noodles), tofu dishes, tempura (battered deep fried vegetables or shrimp), ramen (chinese style noodles in a pork or chicken stock) as well as sushi, crab and shrimps.
Other amenities
Niseko has convenience stores and plenty of shops. Try a local onsen (outdoor natural hot springs) for which Japan is famous. There are a good selection of bars and restaurants.
Other information
Part of the experience of visiting Japan is tasting the local food which is never more than lightly cooked to bring out the natural flavour of the ingredients. A traditional Japanese breakfast will usually include grilled and salted fish, rice, pickles, natto (fermented soya beans) and miso soup. Other popular foods to try include udon (thick white noodles), tofu dishes, tempura (battered deep fried vegetables or shrimp), ramen (chinese style noodles in a pork or chicken stock) as well as sushi, crab and shrimps.
Twin centres
Japan not only offers the best powder skiing in the World, but also the opportunity to visit Tokyo.
Combine 7 or 11 nights skiing with a stay in the Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo.
For all bookings, please contact our Custom Made dept. on 0871 971 0579
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