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Grand Hirafu Ski Resort

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Grand Hirafu Ski Resort

グラン・ヒラフスキーリゾート

Hokkaido

Winter here runs late November to early May, and the mountain reopens for its green season in early July — May and June are largely shut. Grand Hirafu is the largest and liveliest of the four Niseko United ski areas, with the deepest night-skiing terrain and the village bars and restaurants at its base. In summer the Ace Gondola carries sightseers to Mount Yotei views and a mountaintop restaurant, alongside mountain biking, rafting and a run of festivals.

Why we picked it

Many travelers flock to more famous resorts, overlooking the unique experiences that Grand Hirafu offers.

Best season
Winter
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.5· 2,703 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Hirafu Station
Website
grand-hirafu.jp

Today

8:30–16:30

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

How to get there

From Sapporo Station · ~1h 49m by car

Tags

ski

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