Ski season 2026–27
Niseko Ski Guide
Niseko is in Hokkaido, Japan. This guide maps the ski runs and lifts around it, shows when snow builds through the winter, and lists the nearest airports and the airlines that fly there.
- Named runs
- 92
- Named lifts
- 35
- Most snow (regional)
- Feb
- Nearest airport
- CTS 82 km
Niseko piste map
- Easy: 37 named runs
- Intermediate: 30 named runs
- Advanced: 25 named runs
- Lifts
Runs and lifts within 14 km of Niseko, which can include neighbouring ski areas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 17 Sept 2026. Check the resort's own piste map for closures and grading on the day.
Snow and temperature by month around Niseko
Average snow depth on the ground in centimetres, 2001–2020, for the area around Niseko. Snow on the pistes depends on altitude and snowmaking, so treat this as when the season builds and fades, not as a snow report.
| Month | Snow depth | Avg temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.54 cm | -5.0°C / 23°F |
| Feb | 62.91 cm | -4.9°C / 23°F |
| Mar | 43.74 cm | -1.7°C / 29°F |
| Apr | 8.22 cm | 4.1°C / 39°F |
| May | 0.33 cm | 10.0°C / 50°F |
| Jun | 0 cm | 14.9°C / 59°F |
| Jul | 0 cm | 18.9°C / 66°F |
| Aug | 0 cm | 20.4°C / 69°F |
| Sep | 0 cm | 16.7°C / 62°F |
| Oct | 0.37 cm | 10.3°C / 51°F |
| Nov | 9.87 cm | 3.3°C / 38°F |
| Dec | 23.37 cm | -3.0°C / 27°F |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API.
Flying to Niseko
Airports within 300 km (straight-line distance) that at least three airlines on our route maps fly to.
New Chitose (CTS) · 82 km
- By car
- 120 km · about 1h 46m without traffic or snow
New Chitose to Niseko: train, car and transfer guide →
21 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Hakodate (HKD) · 116 km
- By car
- 179 km · about 2h 19m without traffic or snow
5 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Asahikawa (AKJ) · 172 km
- By car
- 240 km · about 3h 39m without traffic or snow
4 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the operator before you travel.
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Niseko ski questions
What is the nearest airport to Niseko?
New Chitose (CTS) is 82 km from Niseko in a straight line, and 21 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly there. Hakodate (HKD) is 116 km away.
How long does it take to get from New Chitose airport to Niseko?
By car it is 120 km, about 1h 46m without traffic or snow (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap).
When is there most snow around Niseko?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area around Niseko, snow on the ground peaks in February (62.91 cm). This is a regional average over roughly 50 km, not a resort snow report.
How many ski runs and lifts does Niseko have?
OpenStreetMap lists 92 named downhill runs and 35 named lifts within 14 km of Niseko (read 17 Sept 2026).
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Where these numbers come from
Runs and lifts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 17 Sept 2026. Snow and temperature: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 averages. Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Airlines: our own route maps.
- Every figure sourced
- Checked 17 Sept 2026
- No estimated prices
- Partner links tested weekly