Niseko Hanazono Resort
Niseko Hanazono Resort
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Hanazono Niseko is internationally renowned for its consistently high falls of light powder snow and it's long ski season which runs from early December until April. Averaging around 15m+ of snow each season, Hanazono is famous for its wide open powder bowls and tree runs. The resort is family friendly with a large closed off open area for the resort operated ski school, a beginner snow park and lots of family-friendly activities like our tube park and snowmobiling. Hanazono EDGE is the base to operate your holidays from, it includes a massive restaurant & bar area. Hanazono 308 also has a ticket counter, as well as a rental store and a retail store, which is the starting point for all our activities. In summer it doesn't matter if you’re here for the watersports, golf, biking, hiking, tree trekking or even local cuisine you’re sure to have a great time in and around Hanazono Niseko.
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Richard H
Sydney, Australia20 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
My friends called it a Joke. We were unable to connect to two of the resort areas - the upper lifts weren't running. We decided to hike up the hill from Niseko Village area to Grand Hirafu lift area. Ok, a minor inconvenience. Then we got to the Welcome Centre at hte bottom of teh hill and asked when a bus would come to take us back to the Hilton in Nisesko Yo. Three hours and 45minutes of misdirection and misinformation about buses. We evidentially got on a bus having stood in the carpark and flagged down every likely bus. Ridiculously crowded - the people on the bus booed when the bus stopped to pick up more people. This is such a poor experience, I will never come her again.
Written 13 February 2024
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We're sorry to hear that you had an unpleasant experience in the Niseko area. We will pass on your valuable feedback to the relevant businesses. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will assist us in providing better service.
Written 20 February 2024
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jthomas4
Lougres, France14 contributions
July 2023 • Solo
I booked a Canyoning tour with Hanazono following advices from Mykola, and I can say the tour I had was amazing.
We went on sunday morning and it was safe, fun and we observed a few things with our guide Shogo (gold, fish...). I was stoked when I saw the last difficulties of the day: un big waterfall and a 6 meters jump!!!
I can say it was totally worth it and I am now thinking about booking another tour to experience the Mach3 zipline
We went on sunday morning and it was safe, fun and we observed a few things with our guide Shogo (gold, fish...). I was stoked when I saw the last difficulties of the day: un big waterfall and a 6 meters jump!!!
I can say it was totally worth it and I am now thinking about booking another tour to experience the Mach3 zipline
Written 24 July 2023
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Thank you very much for coming to Niseko Hanazono Resort. We also appreciate your high rating of 5 stars. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the canyoning tour with us. It is always encouraging and inspiring whenever we receive positive feedback from our valued guests. Again, thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you again!
Written 1 August 2023
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Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,737 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The main resort is the high end Park Hyatt. If you do not have a car, you will be limited within the hotel compound most of the time as there are not many other restaurants or shops around.
The Edge Restuarant at the base station served some nice ramen, pizza and pasta.
The ski slopes are the longest and most scenic among the four resorts around Niseko. It is recommended for intermediate level skiers.
Written 7 January 2020
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Plus2kids
Taipei, Taiwan187 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Took 2 days of ski instruction. Zdenek was very professional while friendly. Marg was very patient with us too. In the end, the kids managed a red slope. Wished there was more green slopes that let you come back to Park Hyatt.
Online booking of activities was easy but changes required either email or a phone call.
Online booking of activities was easy but changes required either email or a phone call.
Written 23 January 2023
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Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Niseko Hanazono Resort. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the lessons with us. About courses and reservation changes, we take your points into our consideration to improve the situation. Again, thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you again.
Written 26 March 2023
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鉄子
Tokyo, Japan53 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The arrangement of the surrounding hotels made me feel for a moment like I was at a ski resort overseas.
Many foreigners use this resort.
The ski resort is vast and connects to Grand Hirafu near the top of the course, so a whole day is not enough.
The Hana 1 lift has been renovated to accommodate six people and is now a hooded lift.
A new gondola has also been installed, and the seats are extremely comfortable.
It feels like you're in a resort.
Hokkaido has good snow quality, so this is definitely one ski resort you'll enjoy.
Many foreigners use this resort.
The ski resort is vast and connects to Grand Hirafu near the top of the course, so a whole day is not enough.
The Hana 1 lift has been renovated to accommodate six people and is now a hooded lift.
A new gondola has also been installed, and the seats are extremely comfortable.
It feels like you're in a resort.
Hokkaido has good snow quality, so this is definitely one ski resort you'll enjoy.
Written 14 May 2024
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この度はニセコHANAZONOリゾートをご利用いただきまして、誠にありがとうございます。また、5つ星の高評価をいただき感謝いたします。ニセコならではのリゾート体験をお楽しみいただき、また雪にも恵まれたようで、大変嬉しく感じております。今後も良い一層ご満足いただけるよう精進して参ります。またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております。
Written 3 June 2024
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Ollie T
Queenstown, New Zealand33 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Wow. We explored Hanazono with good snow and had an epic time in the strawberry fields. For anyone seeking pillows, drops, hits everywhere and some steep tech in the trees into a more casual gradient playground at the bottom. My favourite place in Niseko.
Written 8 March 2020
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Bill S
Big Bear Lake, CA2,685 contributions
Mar 2020
Nice ski resort with lots of potential. They just built a Park Hyatt Hotel and Residence with explanations in the plans. Already putting up light poles for night skiing. Plans on putting in new lifts. Currently only three lifts and only day time skiing and snowboarding. They have a park and some of the best tree skiing in Niseko. The most famous of them is called Strawberry Fields.
Written 26 March 2020
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Jessica D
10 contributions
Dec 2022
Can you imagine heated seats and covers on your ski lifts and luxurious, modern cafes and restaurants? Well, that's Hanazono. It's a boarder's paradise over there. Mostly advanced runs (reds) but they are doable. Plus the resort has two terrain parks that are sick! Enthusiastically recommend!
Written 29 December 2022
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Thank you very much for coming to Niseko Hanazono Resort. We also appreciate your high rating. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the new HANA1 lift and the terrain park! It is always encouraging and inspiring whenever we receive positive feedback from our valued guests. We will continue our effort to provide the best service for our guests. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you again.
Written 26 March 2023
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Eway
Singapore, Singapore19 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
We signed up for our kids aged 5 and 6 for a 1 day course at the school. My daughter who is 6 had a blast and had a really good time. Thanks to teacher Caterpillar Katra.
The whole intention was just to have a fun day in the snow. And I observed the class from a distance occasionally.
However for our kid who just turned 5 in October, I was horrified and disgusted at what I saw and I promptly approached my child and teacher Amy to stop the lesson immediately. My child was unwilling to participate and was uncooperative in the activity at the moment, and was crying alot during the afternoon portion of the class. She gets this way sometimes and it can be hard to work with her. But under no circumstances should the teacher TRIP HER SKI on purpose, while my child was shaken, terrified, crying and helpless on the ground, SHOVED HER SKI and PICK HER UP Forcefully. And I'm glad I did not hear what was being said to her because I might just break some laws for the sake of it.
She cried violently and wailed for a good long time, and when she finally was exhausted from crying, I told her what I saw and why I stopped the class, she broke into soft bitter cry and finally said "that's why I don't want to do anymore", and she thought everything was her fault and. I've since told her a million times it's not her fault and I'm sorry that happened to her.
My child may not be as progressive as others, may be uncooperative and you can think that she is impossible to work with.
Ignore her, walk away, stop the lesson, put her aside, change of activity, time outs or many other option a child educator would know how to apply to the situation.
But you do not touch her like that.
Shame on you Amy.
The whole intention was just to have a fun day in the snow. And I observed the class from a distance occasionally.
However for our kid who just turned 5 in October, I was horrified and disgusted at what I saw and I promptly approached my child and teacher Amy to stop the lesson immediately. My child was unwilling to participate and was uncooperative in the activity at the moment, and was crying alot during the afternoon portion of the class. She gets this way sometimes and it can be hard to work with her. But under no circumstances should the teacher TRIP HER SKI on purpose, while my child was shaken, terrified, crying and helpless on the ground, SHOVED HER SKI and PICK HER UP Forcefully. And I'm glad I did not hear what was being said to her because I might just break some laws for the sake of it.
She cried violently and wailed for a good long time, and when she finally was exhausted from crying, I told her what I saw and why I stopped the class, she broke into soft bitter cry and finally said "that's why I don't want to do anymore", and she thought everything was her fault and. I've since told her a million times it's not her fault and I'm sorry that happened to her.
My child may not be as progressive as others, may be uncooperative and you can think that she is impossible to work with.
Ignore her, walk away, stop the lesson, put her aside, change of activity, time outs or many other option a child educator would know how to apply to the situation.
But you do not touch her like that.
Shame on you Amy.
Written 16 December 2018
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Hello Ewaylol,
We are very sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience with NISS. We pride ourselves on ensuring our guests have an enjoyable, safe and positive learning environment. We have reached out to you directly via email and would like to discuss things further.
Written 19 December 2018
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Javier B
Marbella, Spain52 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
If you are staying near Hanazono, it is for sure the best way to access the mountain. It is much more quiet, less busy, and accessible than Hirafu. They also have really good rental equipment both skis and snowboards, and the staff was really helpful. You can also get lessons there, but the price is higher than other locations. Maybe be because the are more qualified, but I can't confirm that. Anyway for sure is the most convenient location if you want convenience. The food is also quite good, but try to avoid the usual lunch time, between 12 to 13 when is really busy.
Written 4 March 2018
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Hello, how do we go to your place from Otaru? We will be from Ginrinsou Ryokan in Otaru. We are not driving. We will be taking public transport. Thank you.
Written 17 November 2018
Hi,
You need to take a train to Sapporo or Chitose Airport to take a bus (Hokkaido Resort liner, etc) there.
Do a search on "Hokkaido Access Network", winter bus.
Whether you going to Ski, Sightseeing, or to the Resort, you can make a check with them.
Written 19 November 2018
Nmk70
Singapore, Singapore
I am going to Niseko on 19Dec to 22 Dec, is the Hanazono park open? Any ski activities? Is it safe to do snowmobile in Hanazono as would like to try.
Thanks
Written 24 November 2016
Hi Nmk70 , I could guarentee that Hanazono will be well and truly open by then , the skiing will be awsome and although I dont use the terrain park i am sure it will be open , I myself chase the powder runs through the trees. My two sons [14 and 15 ] and I went snowmobile riding this year in January and yes it is very safe. We booked through the Hokaido Tracks office where we stayed , at Yama Shizen , but there are a few places that arrange snomobile tours. Enjoy.
Written 24 November 2016
Hi
May I check is snow tubing and snow sledding available at Hirafu family kids park on 8 Dec to 14 Dec 2016?
I read that 2015 it open only at 20 Dec.
Please help to answer, Also how do I get to Hirafu kids park from Niseko Prince hotel Hirafutei??
Written 31 July 2016
Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei is not far from the Hirafu Welcome Centre, which is where the free skibus shuttle to and fro Hanazono is located. It comes approximately every 20 minutes. It's a 15 minutes journey, probably less if you have your own transport. Alternatively, if you've signed up with NISS (the ski-school), I believe they too can provide transport from a designated pick-up point near the Grand Hirafu Kids snowpark. Check with the NISS team (they're pretty quick in answering any queries).
Check out hanazononiseko website to check out the ski-school and the bus shuttle schedule and pick-up points around Niseko.
hope that helps!
Written 5 September 2016
Forever710
Manila, Philippines
Is going to niseko on novemer 15-18 of this year a good idea ? I mean, are the resorts open and the shops? Will there be snow during this time?
Written 1 November 2015
Hi. if it is skiing you want to do, that would not be a good timing to visit Niseko. Most of the ski resorts would open from end November and restaurants/bars would open at around the same timing as the resorts.
Usually there will be snow in mid November but not enough to ski on.
Written 1 November 2015
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