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There are plenty of reasons why we love spring in Niseko: bluebird days, fewer crowds, the gradual transition from winter to summer, and companies and stores in the area start rolling out their spring specials; letting you enjoy Niseko with more savings.
To get you warmed up, we’ve listed down the spring deals happening all around town so you don’t have to scour the pages of the internet to find the best deals.
Lift Passes
The skiing season in Niseko usually lasts until 6 May, the end of Japan’s Golden Week. In spring, most of the ski crowds have left which leaves the lifts with less traffic and the mountain with more space to play with. Bluebird days are more frequent, providing great panoramic views of Mt. Yotei and the surrounding towns. With such great conditions, it would be such a waste not to enjoy skiing in Niseko.
And the best part of it all? Lift pass prices for all four Niseko resorts are reduced at this time.
| Resort | Regular Price | Spring Season (23 March – 5 April) |
Final Season (6 April – 6 May) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirafu and Hanazono | ¥11,000 | ¥7,700* | ¥5,800 |
| Annupuri | ¥7,000 | ¥6,200 | ¥5,200 |
| Niseko Village | ¥8,800 | ¥6,100* | – |
| All Mountain | ¥12,000 | ¥8,400 | ¥6,000 |
*Hanazono’s last day of winter operations is on 12 April, while Niseko Village’s is on 6 April.
Ski and Snowboarding Lessons and Guiding Tours
For beginners and those looking to upgrade their skills, the spring season is actually a great time to take lessons. The softer snow provides a gentler cushion for the inevitable falls that come with learning, and the more frequent stretches of good weather create comfortable conditions for practice. It is also around this time that a number of ski schools start offering their services at great prices.
For those who want to explore more of the mountain, you are in luck as well. Our in-house snowsports specialist, Rhythm, is offering 20% off their private lessons, guiding, and touring experiences. Moreover, for our guests with kids, if you book the experience with our Concierge team, you are entitled to a complimentary kids’ rental set for each adult rental set booked with your lesson/guiding experience.
Snow and Spring Activities
Spring is also the perfect time to experience other types of adventure in Niseko. With the area slowly transitioning from winter to summer, a mix of winter and summer activities become available. Even better, many experiences are offered at off-peak prices — making it the perfect opportunity to try something new. Snowshoeing, in particular, is enjoyable at this time of year, thanks to stable snow conditions and milder weather.
HANAZONO’s Zipflight also opens for a short period of time for the winter season, letting you experience the unique view of Niseko’s snow-blanketed forests while riding Asia’s longest zipline.
Off Peak Accommodation Rates
With spring being considered as an off-peak season and most of the crowds dispersed, there is a higher chance that your preferred room and dates are available and much more affordable.
Setsu Niseko’s Spring Flexible Rate with Breakfast offers flexible payment and cancellation policies which allows our guests to fully enjoy the final stretch of Niseko’s winter season at our best available rates while still offering flexibility in case travel plans change.
Spring Sales
As the winter season draws to a close, many shops in Niseko hold end-of-season sales to clear inventory. With stores offering clothing, gears, accessories, and even skis and snowboards at a special price, Spring is a great time to do some early shopping for your next winter season.
Offering a unique window to experience three seasons in one in Niseko with ease and best value, springtime in Niseko is a hidden treasure of discounted lift passes, lessons and activities, end-of-season sales, and great accommodation rates.
