Niseko’s autumn signal the end of the alpine summer and the onset of the powder snow.

Flying in from Hong Kong and the change of season is just sensational. The oranges, reds and deep greens of the Japanese alpine wilderness, the crisp forest smells and daily change of the surrounding National Forest foliage is just so unique to Niseko.

It’s hard to image such wilderness is only a short flight from the Hong Kong environs. Niseko property owners have been in town reveling in the alpine colors - they only happen for a short period, sometimes only two weeks, and change timing and intensity depending on the year.

The Vale Niseko nears completion at the base of Niseko’s ski hills. Positioned on the snow at the base of Niseko Grand Hirafu’s “Family Ski Run” The Vale also enjoys uninterrupted views to the epic Mt Yotei.

Clear glass handrails on the balconies compliment the stunning alpine views.

The designer facade features elements of wood to help blend with the Japanese national park forestry which borders The Vale Niseko.

With the snowline creeping further south on Mt Yotei, and snow already spotted atop Mt Annupuri, the NISADE team are getting psyched up for another bumper winter of Niseko’s world famous champagne powder snow. We look forward to welcoming many of you to Niseko so you can enjoy some of the Niseko’s powder yourself!

The Niseko Tourism Board (NPB) have been running a promotion called Niseko for Free whereby people who book accommodation in Niseko can enter a competition to win prizes that include free Niseko accommodation, 100,000yen cashback and a variety of other prizes.

NISADE would like to offer our congratulations to our guests who won prizes during the months Septmeber and October. Prizes which NISADE guests have won include 100,000 cashback, a king crab dinner at Pension Fullnote, Dinner voucher for two at the Niseko Northern Resort, Dinner and onsen voucher for two at Nook Annupuri Restaurant / Ikoi-no-mura, Grand Hirafu T-Shirts, Smith Ski Goggles from Fusion Hirafu and a 5000yen voucher from Good Sports.

Well done to everyone and to those of you who have yet to book your accommodation, please be sure to enquire about the Niseko for free campaign at the time of your booking.

Snowfall on Niseko!! The first snowfall of the fast approaching 09/10 winter season has arrived. This year’s snow is early; last year’s first snow arriving on October 10th.  Surely this very early snow is a telling sign of an epic snow season to come. We cant wait for those fresh powder ski runs!!

Niseko’s ski lifts are expected to officially begin running on Saturday November 21st, however with a bit of luck this could be even earlier. Last year the resort opened on Saturday November 22nd.