Hooting Owl Lodge

21/12/2024

5cm in the last 48 hrs. The good news is the next dump is bearing down on us!!

https://360niseko.com/snow-reports/niseko-snow-report-22-december-2024/

20/12/2024

What's on in Niseko

18/12/2024

It is still snowing.

https://360niseko.com/snow-reports/niseko-snow-report-19-december-2024/

16/12/2024

10/12/2024

Niseko Snowbike Adventures is a tour company that provides backcountry guiding services and YETI SNOWMX Snowbike rental to customers visiting Niseko, in Hokkaido, Japan.

07/12/2024

Join us on December 14th for the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration!🎄✨ Enjoy fireworks, music, hot drinks, and sweets. Night skiing starts the same day—fun on and off the slopes!

🌲December 14, around 17:00

12/14はHANAZONOクリスマスツリー点灯式🎄✨ホットドリンクやお菓子で温まりながら、花火や音楽をお楽しみください。ナイタースキーも開始予定！ぜひHANAZONOでお待ちしております。

🌲12月14日17:00くらい

04/12/2024

北海道の北端幌延町からトナカイがやってくる！
期間限定で幌延町よりトナカイがやってきます。【幌延町トナカイ観光牧場】にいるトナカイはフィンランドからやってきた幌延生まれの二世、三世で、現在も幌延町で元気に育っています。

営業期間　12月23日(月)～1月31日(金)予定
観覧　　　無料
観覧場所　
「はたらく馬のスノーラフティング体験」エリアにトナカイを放牧(エリアの外 からの撮影O,K）
＊「はたらく馬のスノーラフティング体験」を実施したお客様は、トナカイの近く で写真撮影O,K。
Reindeer from Horonobe-cho, the northern tip of Hokkaido, are coming! For a limited time, reindeer from Horonobe-cho will be visiting us.The reindeer at the Horonobe Reindeer Farm are second and third generation reindeer from Finland who were born in Horonobe and are still growing up in Horonobe.
The reindeer are grazing in the area of the "Working Horse Snow Rafting Experience" (Photographing from outside the area is OK.) *Photographing is OK near the reindeer for visitors who have done the "Working Horse Snow Rafting Experience".

01/12/2024

YAR!!!!

https://360niseko.com/snow-reports/niseko-snow-report-1-december-2024/

09/11/2024

The city in Japan most comparable to Aspen, Colorado, is Niseko, located on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island.

Often referred to as the "Aspen of Japan," Niseko is renowned for its exceptional skiing conditions, luxurious accommodations, and vibrant après-ski scene, making it a favored destination for affluent travelers and winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Both locations are renowned for their exceptional skiing conditions, with Niseko boasting an impressive average snowfall that produces its famous "champagne powder," ideal for winter sports enthusiasts.

Like Aspen’s diverse ski areas, Niseko features four interconnected resorts that cater to skiers of all levels, making it a haven for both beginners and seasoned pros.

In terms of luxury accommodations, Niseko is home to high-end chalets and hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton and Park Hyatt, paralleling Aspen's upscale lodging options that attract affluent visitors.

The après-ski culture in both destinations is vibrant and lively; Niseko offers a mix of Michelin-starred dining and energetic nightlife similar to Aspen's renowned social scene.

With breathtaking mountain landscapes and a variety of seasonal activities, Niseko stands out as a top choice for those seeking an experience akin to that of Aspen in the heart of Japan.

01/11/2024

The countdown is on! Just 30 days until lifts are scheduled to start spinning for resorts throughout Niseko! Who's ready? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️