Niseko (Japanese: ニセコ, Niseko, [ɲ̟iseko]) is a resort area located in Hokkaido, Japan. Officially called the Niseko Tourism Zone (ニセコ観光圏), it consists of three towns: Kutchan Town, Niseko Town, and Rankoshi Town at the foot of Niseko Annupuri.[1][2]
The name Niseko is derived from the Nisekoanbetsu River (ニセコアンベツ川), meaning "river toward the cliff" in the Ainu language.[3]
Niseko is famous for its high-quality powder snowfall, known as "Japow,"[4] and has recently been developed as an international ski resort area. The 30-year economic stagnation in Japan has made Niseko one of the cheapest ski resorts in the world, and many skiers choose Niseko because of this affordability.[5]
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