Pete Graham has been living in Niseko, Japan for nine winters, running Hokkaido Mountain Experience. He’s shared his insights into the best of the best in this popular Japanese resort – including where to eat, what to do and where to go.
Favourite ski run
Annupuri Back Bowl and Onsen zawa.
Favourite apres spot
Wild Bill’s for pool table, Slippery Slope for sports on TV, Amaru for cocktails.
Favourite on-mountain dining
Boyoso.
Favourite village dining
Tonzanken Ramen.
Must do snow activity
Big Wave Cat Skiing & Snowbikes, Niseko Supernatural Snowmobile Backcountry
Pars Pow Paradise.
Best Breakfast
Green Farm Cafe
Favourite non skiing/boarding activity
Darts at Amaru.
Favourite place for a date
Sakuba in Kutchan.
Best activity in resort or town for kids/families
NAC/JoJo’s indoor climbing
Niseko Indoor Climbing
Where do you take visitors to impress them?
Rakuichi – Annupuri.
What should visitors not leave your resort without doing?
Visiting an onsen.