Self-Drive - Niseko, Hokkaido (Autumn 2017)

Hello once again! This is a mini-continuation from the previous self-drive trip to Onuma and Lake Toya.

Niseko is the most famous ski resort in Japan, known for having tons of light powder snow and it is one of the best winter adventure spot in Japan! But wait.. It isn't winter yet. It's only autumn! Not to worry here.. Niseko has it's own beauty during autumn too!!

I've decided to visit Niseko the next day after Lake Toya. The weather is cold despite the fact that it is still autumn! 

Niseko is located just 40km away from Lake Toya and driving there from Lake Toya will take probably just an hour with no toll charges. This trip to Niseko is just a short drop-by and some sight-seeing before returning.

Google Maps (Lake Toya - Niseko)

Let's begin with the short-trip shall we? 

Niseko Ohashi Bridge
Address: Soga, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun 048-1522, Hokkaido
Well.. This is just a beautiful yellow bridge that connects between Niseko town and the ski-area. 

Niseko Ohashi Bridge

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
Address: 485 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
Here.. this is the skiing paradise in December. This is how it looks like just before it's covered with snow in the Winter. Be sure to drop by this place during the winter for your winter adventure!

Shrine in Niseko

The Torrii

 


JR Niseko Station 
Address: 142 Chuodori | inside JR Niseko Station, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun 048-1512, Hokkaido
This is the station that lies on JR Hakodate Hokkaido Main Line. Just as Halloween is around the corner, the station is filled with pumpkins!

Niseko View Plaza
Address: 〒048-1544 77-10, Motomachi, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido

The Niseko View Plaza offers the best locally grown vegetable in Niseko. There is also a variety of food you'll be able to find and have there, that are made with locally produced ingredients. The Niseko Cheese Cake is nice!! Similarly, this place is filled with pumpkins as well for the Halloween.
You'd also be able to see Mount Yotei from here!

Delicious Niseko Cheese Tarts!