Niseko Annupuri

Niseko Annupuri is one of Niseko's most oft-visited resorts. Referred to as the black horse or underdog during the Hirafu boom years, Annupuri was actually one of Niseko's most visited resorts all along, well-known to locals and domestic skiers and snowboarders, it just hadn't been recognized as such by the international market. Annupuri has a lot going for it: fun and varied terrain, excellent peak access, and the mother of all reasons for visiting this resort: the Annupuri back bowl! No visit to Niseko is complete without at least several runs through this natural terrain park hiding off to the right.

• Resort Official Name: Niseko Annupuri Kokusai
• Link to Resort: http://www.cks.chuo-bus.co.jp/annupuri/english.php
• Number of Lifts: 5
• Number of Gondolas: 1
• Number of Courses: 13
• Meters of Vertical: 756 (400 to 1156)
• Longest Run: 3500 meters
• Average Snow Depth (February): 385cm
• Lift Pass & Ticket Prices (Adult/Peak 2007-2008):
  • 5 Hour: JPY 3800
  • 1 Day: JPY 4800
  • 1 Week: JPY 25200
  • Season (Peak): JPY 53000
  • 50 Hour: JPY 25000
  • 30 Hour: JPY 15000
  • Please note that the above are Annupuri-only prices. NisekoWeb.com recommends the Niseko All-Mountain Pass available here.
• Ski School: Yes
• Ski Rental: Yes
• Snowboard School: Yes
• Snowboard Rental: Yes

Annupuri is known for getting hammered when it gets windy, and the resort will often close during a storm. For those lucky few who wait out the storm... when the resort reopens: all-you-can-ride neck deep powder snow!

Looking for accommodation? Plenty to be had: luxury accommodation, youth hostel, pensions, and more.