Niseko is
located about two and a half hours drive from Sapporo or about two hours
from Chitose. There are some places
to visit in Niseko but it is better known for it’s sporting
activities. The town has an estimated permanent population of 4,642 people
and a total area of 197.13 km2. The population figure however, changes
markedly between seasons as the town has a highly transient population
of visitors that come mainly for the summer or winter. For details of
the Niseko ski and snow board areas, please see our Winter
Sports & Resorts page.
Niseko is situated between two mountains, Yotei-zan to
the east and Niseko Annupuri to the west. The Matsukari River encloses
the town to the north.
There are two main train stations, Niseko station and Hirafu station.
One of the larger and more popular sections of the skiing area is Mt
Hirafu, however many times it may be more convenient to catch a train
to Niseko Station and get a bus from there. Niseko can definitely be
called the sports capital of Hokkaido. During the winter Niseko is a
ski / snow boarders paradise with large amounts of some of the best quality
snow in the world falling. Also on offer are ice-climbing, snowshoeing
and dog sledding trips. During the late spring, summer and autumn Niseko
is a hiking and rafting mecca for nature lovers. This period also offers
canoeing, kayaking and camping opportunities. Niseko is also very popular
throughout the year for its large number of onsens (hot spring baths).
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is
located about two and a half hours drive from Sapporo or about two hours
from Chitose. There are some 
north.
There are two main train stations, Niseko station and Hirafu station.
One of the larger and more popular sections of the skiing area is Mt
Hirafu, however many times it may be more convenient to catch a train
to Niseko Station and get a bus from there. Niseko can definitely be
called the sports capital of Hokkaido. During the winter Niseko is a
ski / snow boarders paradise with large amounts of some of the best quality
snow in the world falling. Also on offer are ice-climbing, snowshoeing
and dog sledding trips. During the late spring, summer and autumn Niseko
is a hiking and rafting mecca for nature lovers. This period also offers
canoeing, kayaking and camping opportunities. Niseko is also very popular
throughout the year for its large number of onsens (hot spring baths).
