4 Unique and Instagrammable Activities to Try in Niseko, Hokkaido

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The Niseko area is a great place to stay, with easy access to popular tourist destinations such as Otaru, Sapporo, Shakotan, Noboribetsu, and Lake Toya, all within a 1-2 hour drive. In addition, in winter, tourists from all over the world flock to the area in search of powder snow, so there are many Michelin-starred luxury hotels and hotels with multilingual support.
Use your luxury hotel in Niseko as your base for day trips to Otaru and Sapporo.

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• Table of Contents
• Hanazono Zipflight: Asia's largest zipline
• Shiribetsu River Rafting: A roller coaster ride down a rapid river
• Large-scale light installation "Mountain Lights"
• Experience the great outdoors with the "Niseko Cycling Tour"
• Enjoy the spectacular view of Hokkaido's Mount Fuji, Mount Yotei, in Niseko in summer

Hanazono Zipflight: Asia's largest zipline

This is one of the largest zip tours in Asia, with a total run of 2,591m and three zip lines. The longest course, "MACH 3," is 1,700m long and reaches a maximum speed of over 110km/h, allowing you to enjoy a thrilling "FLIGHT" experience that makes you feel like you are flying as a bird in the sky.

From the second zipline, "MACH 2," you can see the spectacular view of Mt. Yotei, also known as "Ezo Fuji" because of its similar shape to Mt. Fuji. You can bring your smartphone on the tour, so you can take photos of the view from the zipline and memories with your friends and family.

*You may bring in smartphones and cameras at your own risk. However, taking photos while gliding is only possible if you attach a strap or other item to prevent the camera from falling.

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Mount Yotei as seen from "MACH 2"

Check out the official HANAZONO ZIPFLIGHT website!

Shiribetsu River Rafting: A roller coaster ride down a rapid river

The Shiribetsu River is the largest river in the Shiribeshi region of Hokkaido, and flows into the Sea of Japan after joining many tributaries. You can enjoy rafting down the rapids on the Shiribetsu River.
Rafting is a popular activity where you board a large rubber boat and feel a sense of unity with your family and friends in the great outdoors of Niseko. You can enjoy activities that are unique to the Shiribetsu River in summer, such as working together to control the boat on the rapids, going down the river while getting splashed with water, jumping from the boat into the river, and splashing water on each other in boats!

Check out the URL below to find out about the rafting tours where you can take a photo with Mount Yotei, the Ezo Fuji.

■GOOD SPORTS
https://www.goodsports.co.jp/green-season/niseko-rafting/
■Niseko Hanazono Resort
https://hanazononiseko.com/en/summer/activities/rafting
■NAC Niseko Adventure Centre
https://nacadventures.jp/education/activities/rafting/

Check out our rafting tours in Niseko and Kutchan!

Large-scale light installation "Mountain Lights"

Mountain Lights is a large-scale light art installation created by Bruce Munro, a world-renowned British installation artist. You take a gondola up to the middle of the mountain, then disembark and enjoy the light art while walking along the hiking trails.
Recommended for a date night or a stroll before or after dinner! The beautiful and mysterious installations will create an unforgettable Niseko experience.

A 1.3km long light artwork

Fireworks will be launched every Saturday from 8pm!

Check out the Mountain Lights official website!

Experience the great outdoors with the "Niseko Cycling Tour"

Niseko, which will host the Gran Fondo World Championships, the highest level amateur road bicycle racing competition, in 2026, is attracting many cycling enthusiasts from both Japan and abroad.
Niseko offers a wide range of cycling tours for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Cycling guides will suggest recommended courses based on your age and physical ability.
For cycling tours where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Yotei, the Ezo Fuji, check out the website below!

■ White Isle
We will ride the latest e-bikes (electrically assisted bicycles) down the Niseko Panorama Line and tour the foothills. The course will be tailored to the guest's pace and preferences, and we will introduce seasonal recommended spots and beautiful scenery that is not on tourist maps.

Check out Niseko Kutchan cycling information!

Enjoy the spectacular view of Hokkaido's Mount Fuji, Mount Yotei, in Niseko in summer

The Niseko area is not only popular during the winter season when skiers from all over the world visit, but during the green season from May to October, you can enjoy the great outdoors of Niseko through activities such as hiking, cycling, and rafting. For more information on how to enjoy Niseko's green season, please see the following page.

Check out Niseko's green season

We also recommend the best spots to see Mt. Mount Yotei , Mount Fuji in Niseko ! Please see the article below for the photo locations.