Located on Japan’s northern Hokkaido Island, near the towering Mount Yotei volcano, Niseko is a charming little town and an outdoor adventurer’s dream destination. Four major ski centres, including Japan’s premier ski resort, occupy the eastern slopes of Mount Niseko-Annupuri, which offers snow skiers and snowboarders excellent powder snow as well as world-class powder bowls and tree runs. After an exhilarating day on the slopes, visitors can relax at the Niseko Village, a welcoming apres-ski area offering a wonderful array of shops, restaurants and bars. Other popular attractions include numerous hot springs, several picturesque golf courses, and the Shiribetsu River - offering exceptional white-water river rafting opportunities.