First Time Snowboarding In Niseko, Hokkaido


Our group
Our group

In December of last year, we had a company trip to Niseko in Hokkaido. Hokkaido is in northern Japan. There are many great ski resorts and famous places for traveling. At that time there was travel promotion, so we got the maximum 50% off for accommodations and restaurants. This trip was about 4 nights and 5 days.

Ready to go!
Ready to go!

We took the direct flight from Kansai International Airport in Osaka to Chitose Airport in Hokkaido about two hours. After we arrived at Chitose airport we rented a microbus for 10 people and headed to the hotel in Niseko Town, about two to two and half hours away.

Panorama Niseko
Panorama Niseko

In front of the hotel
In front of the hotel

Bed room
Bed room

Living room
Living room

We stayed at the Panorama Niseko which is a luxury hotel with a magnificent view of Yotei Mountain and the ski resort. There are 5 bedrooms, 6 toilets, a kitchen, a living room, a private hot spring and fully furnished options. It is suitable for families and groups.

Kitchen
Kitchen

Private hot spring
Private hot spring

Everyone had snowboarding experience except me. I took a 4 hour snowboarding lesson to learn the basics of snowboarding before joining the group and snowboarding together. The teacher was Japanese and had more than 15 years experience.

Snowboarding with co-worker
Snowboarding with co-worker

We bought the Niseko United 3 day lift tickets which included Annupuri, Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, and Niseko Village.

Recommended Food For This Trip

Genghis Khan (Mongolian Barbecue)

Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan

This is a local dish that consists of grilled mutton and vegetables. It is a famous dish that you have to taste.

Seafood

Seafood
Seafood

Hokkaido is The place to get fresh seafood. Specifically, sashimi or raw fish, scallops, and sea urchin eggs.

It was a great trip with a challenging sport that I will never forget.

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