Niseko Hanazono Resort ['25-26]

An all-round international resort with everything of high quality

Niseko Hanazono Resort is located on the eastern side of the Niseko area, and its location means that it is the place where snow accumulates most easily, maintaining excellent powder conditions. It is easily accessible from Hirafu, and many people use it as a place to return to the slopes from the backcountry area

There is also a park at the bottom that can be accessed by high-speed lift, and a tube park in front of Resort Center HANAZONO308. Its all-round appeal, with a wide variety of courses and everything from powder snow to parks and activities, is what makes it an international resort. English is available for all resort services

Night activities start

The popular activities "Tube Park" and "Snowmobiling" will start operating at night this season

At Night Snow Tubing, you'll be surrounded by colorful lights and music, and experience the thrill and excitement of sliding down a tube through a fantastical space of light and sound

On the "Night Snow Cruising" tour, you can leisurely ride a snowmobile through the Hanazono forest illuminated by moonlight and the starry sky, and experience the mystical sights that can only be seen on the snowy mountains at night

"HANAZONO Lantern Festival 2026" to be held

This popular event, which started last year and captivated many visitors, will be held again this year.
Amidst the fantastical spectacle of lanterns and fireworks floating in the night sky, visitors can enjoy the experience of creating their own "one-of-a-kind lantern" by writing wishes or drawing illustrations.

The lantern-releasing ceremony is a traditional Taiwanese New Year ritual that is carried out with the hope of praying for good health and happiness. The fireworks that are launched at the same time are meant to ward off evil spirits and celebrate the beginning of the new year, creating a special moment that colors the winter night sky

Maximum gradient: 30 degrees, average gradient: 14 degrees / Distance: 896m / Slope orientation: Northwest

A HANAZONO specialty, this ungroomed course has a maximum slope of 30 degrees. Accessible from the Hanazono No. 2 Quad Lift via the gentle Mango Salad Course for beginners and the intermediate connecting course, or from the Hanazono No. 3 Quad Lift via the intermediate Yotei Sunset Course and Crystal Garden Course. This popular course is popular with riders looking for powder the morning after a day of continuous snowfall

Maximum gradient: 26 degrees, average gradient: 13 degrees / Distance: 1200m / Slope orientation: Northeast

The maximum slope is 26 degrees. It can be accessed by descending the Hanazono No. 2 Quad Lift and taking the gentle Mango Salad Course for beginners or the intermediate connecting course. This is one of the routes back to the Hanazono base center. The end of the course connects to the Juicy Fruit Course for beginners. The course is wide throughout, making it a pleasant descent

Maximum gradient: 26 degrees, average gradient: 13 degrees / Distance: 1200m / Slope orientation: Northeast

The maximum slope is 26 degrees. It can be accessed by descending the Hanazono No. 2 Quad Lift and taking the gentle Mango Salad Course for beginners or the intermediate connecting course. This is one of the routes back to the Hanazono base center. The end of the course connects to the Juicy Fruit Course for beginners. The course is wide throughout, making it a pleasant descent