Niseko Annupuri International

Closed for Season

Family-Friendly Niseko Mountain

355m
Vertical Drop
13
Slopes
4
Lifts
4.0km
Longest Run
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About This Resort

Part of Niseko United, Annupuri offers gentler terrain perfect for families and intermediate skiers. Known for excellent tree skiing and uncrowded slopes. Operates into early May for spring skiing.

Location

Prefecture: Hokkaido

Address: Hokkaido, Japan

Postal Code: 048-1511

Spoken Languages: Japanese

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Season Information

Season: December 07, 2025 - May 06, 2026

Closed for Season

Note: Season dates are predictions and may change. Early and late season (November/December and April/May) may have limited snow coverage. Please check current conditions before planning your trip.

Access

Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Niseko Annupuri different from other Niseko resorts?

Annupuri is the quietest and most family-friendly of the four Niseko resorts. Gentler terrain suits beginners and intermediates. Fewer crowds, excellent tree skiing, and more affordable lodging nearby. Connected to the other resorts via free shuttle.

Is Annupuri good for beginners?

Very good. Wide, gentle slopes at the base area are perfect for learning. Ski schools offer lessons in multiple languages. Less crowded than Grand Hirafu, so beginners can practice without feeling rushed.

Can I ski at all Niseko resorts with one pass?

Yes. The Niseko United All Mountain Pass covers all four resorts (Annupuri, Niseko Village, Grand Hirafu, Hanazono). Free shuttle buses connect the mountains. Start at quiet Annupuri and explore from there.

Annupuri-only or All-Mountain pass — which should I buy?

Annupuri's own one-day pass is roughly ¥6,500–7,500 in peak season — a few thousand yen cheaper than the All Mountain Pass (~¥10,000–11,500). If you're staying in Annupuri village and don't plan to ride over to Grand Hirafu / Hanazono / Niseko Village, the single-mountain pass is plenty for a day. If you want to traverse the whole Niseko United area or you're skiing multiple days, the All Mountain Pass pays for itself quickly.

What's the tree skiing like at Annupuri?

Annupuri has some of Niseko United's best in-bounds tree skiing — the gladed zones either side of the upper double chair (especially looker's right, dropping toward the village) hold powder for longer than the busier Hirafu side because fewer people venture into them. The terrain is moderate — wide-spaced birch and hemlock rather than super-tight glades — so it suits powder-curious intermediates as well as experts. Stay inside the marked ski-area boundary; for true backcountry, use the controlled gates and follow Niseko Rules.

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