This year, we travelled to Japan from 17 - 24 Dec for a family skiing trip. I didn't ski so I sketched the view from our AYA Niseko Villa at Niseko Hirafu. Outdoor temperature was around -3 degC but inside the 3-storey villa it was very comfortable.
Niseko is best known for receiving the world's best powder snow throughout winter, and as a relaxed outdoor lifestyle destination during the summer months. Niseko is located on Japan's northern island prefecture of Hokkaido, about 3 hours drive away from New Chitose Airport.
There are four skiig resorts in Niseko namely:
Niseko Hanazono Resort
Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU
Niseko Village Ski Resort and
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area










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