Yama Shizen, Niseko

Yama Shizen, Niseko

A fantastic and stress-free holiday. Everything was taken care of, from airport transfers to magnificent accommodation. Staff were helpful and friendly, and our studio apartment had a great view out over the creek. The apartment had EVERYTHING we could need, and our own personal washing and drying room was invaluable. Yama Shizen is perfectly located for walking to restaurants and bars as well as being a 5min stroll to the lifts in the morning. We will definitely be back!

Niseko Mountain, Lodge, NISS kids

Niseko certainly lived up to our expectations with regard to heavy powder snowfall....it snowed for pretty well the whole 10 days we were there less about 90 minutes of sunshine! Whilst it was steep in parts, overall it just is not the same as skiing North America or Europe in terms of the big mountain elevation and steep feeling often experienced. 

The lodge was excellent....very modern...but no jacuzzi or Onsen and nothing much for the kids - a games room would have been ideal! Also, even though it was geograhically very close to the Welcome centre and theoretically ski-in ski-out  - practically - it wasn''t and so being closest to the last shuttle stop before the top we often had to walk to the base, because all the buses were full by the last stop!  NISS staff were great with admin and teaching with our 3 and 5.5 year old girls....... with our eldest passionately stating "I loooovvveee skiing, Dad" and convincing my wife to scrub a day off!

March Powder Skiing - Niseko Japan

The title may sound contradictory, but believe me our ski trip to Niseko during March 2010 was fantastic. It was officially the beginning of their off season, but don''t let that put you off, we had day & overnight snow, five of our nine nights, skiing on beautiful soft powder snow (tho not in the same quantities as in peak season) the following day. This time of year also gives a bit more sun, great for viz & to appreciate the beautiful surroundings, especially when magnificent Mt Yotei is exposed in its full splendour.

The accomodation at Yama Schizen was perfect, all the comforts, with a sensational view of the ski fields from our lounge room windows and a short walk to both the Gondola and restaurants. Travelplan looked after us extremely well, all t''s crossed & i''s dotted, from flights and connections to lift tickets waiting in the room, all went smoothly and without fuss.

Thankyou for a great ski holiday