The 2020/21 winter season is coming soon! Make sure to mark these dates down in your calendar!
This season most lifts will be running at half capacity, and a few lifts in Grand Hirafu will be closed. The resort will otherwise mostly run as normal, except for a few changes in Grand Hirafu.
Here's all the info!
Annupuri
Opening Date: 28 November 2020
Closing Date: 5 May 2021
Night Ski: 19 December 2020 - 7 March 2021 (till 8pm)
Niseko Village
Opening Date: 1 December 2020
Closing Date: 4 April 2021
Night Ski: 19 December 2020 - 7 March 2021 (till 8pm)
Grand Hirafu
Opening Date: 5 December 2020
Closing Date: 5 May 2021
Night Ski: 19 December 2020 - 7 March 2021 (till 8pm)
Grand Hirafu has announced their operating schedule for this winter. There are a number of changes due to COVID-19, including operating lifts, opening dates, shuttle bus, and lift capacity. The good news is that most of the resort lifts will be operational meaning that guests and locals will still be able to have a great resort experience.
Dates:
Planned Opening: December 05
Planned Closing: May 05
Planned Night Skiing: December 19 - March 7
The above are subject to change due to weather or COVID situation
Lifts Operating:
Ace Family Quad
Ace #2 Quad (Center Four)
Holiday #1 Pair
King #3 Quad
King #4
Swinging Monkey
Hirafu Gondola
Night Skiing:
Ace Family Quad
Ace #2 Quad (Center Four)
Bus:
Hirafu Village Shuttle will not be running
Niseko United Shuttle bus will be running
Lift Capacity:
The number of people allowed together on lifts will be halved
Family & friend groups can get on together
Terrain Park:
There will be no terrain park in Grand Hirafu this winter
There will be no spring park
Please note that the above information can change depending on the COVID situation.
Please read the full announcement HERE (Japanese only).
Here is a quick list of 20-21 Early Bird special offers from some of the accommodations in Niseko. Be sure to enjoy these fantastic deals before they end.
The Vale Niseko: Just a few steps from Family Chair Lift! They are offering up to 20%! The offers are available only until the end of June.
The Maples Niseko: Conveniently located close from Welcome Center and .Base. Offers are up to 35% ending at the end of June.
Intuition Niseko: A brand new hotel scheduled to open 20-21 winter, located close to Family Chair Lift. 25% offer till the end of June! Do not miss this awesome deal to try out this new property.
Always Niseko: Up to 35% discount! Located in Kabayama offering easy access from central Hirafu.
AYA Niseko: Looking to ski to in and out with no hustle? AYA Niseko Winter 2020/21 bookings will be open on April 11th, 2020, commencing at 11:00 AM Japan Standard Time, ending on May 31st. They will grant a discount of up to 20% on applicable staysduring winter 2020/21. (Some conditions apply) Cancellation without penalty is possible with conditions.
Hyatt House Niseko: Super conveniently located in central Hirafu, they are offering Up to 20% discount for Advance Purchase and free breakfast when you enroll World of Hyatt upon reservations. For details go HERE.
Snow and Flow Snowsports School: Super happy 5% off for all lesson bookings except the peak times (Christmas and CNY)! Use their discount code: NPB2021! Standard cancellation policy applies.
Thank you all for your continued support of the Niseko Shootout!
We would like to share an announcement about our end of season finale event, the Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival.
Due to the circumstances posed by the recent Corona Virus outbreak, we will unfortunately not be holding our event at Hanazono Edge as previously planned. However, our communities loss is the world’s gain as we plan to broadcast all films and live judging results during a Facebook Watch Party!
Now everyone far and wide can join in as host Neil Hartmann guides us through viewing of this year’s Short Film entries - all 22 of them! The winners will be announced along with this year’s hashtag #nisekoshootout winners.
We are thrilled that all filmmakers and hashtag entrants that would otherwise be unable to attend our local event, will now be able to take part in the event they so very much made! Undoubtedly, the films and photos will do their part in showcasing winter in Niseko. Now let’s do our part in showcasing Niseko’s resiliency by helping us spread the word about our online event.
Niseko Tourism Facebook Watch Party Event details below:
