This winter is ramping up with events around the resort. We’ll be updating these picks as new events drop and details firm up, so keep an eye out. Hanazono Niseko is leading the charge with a seriously fun, family-friendly scene. And even if you’re staying elsewhere, it’s an easy hop over (free shuttles! ski-in adventures!) to turn an ordinary day or night into something special. Dive into the events below and start plotting your winter fun.!
RESORTS OPEN
Nov 30
Annupuri: November 29, 2025 – May 6, 2026
Hanazono & Niseko Village : November 29, 2025 – April 12, 2026
Grand HIRAFU: November 29, 2025 – May 6, 2026
NIGHT SKI
Dec 13
Dec 13th – March 22nd 16:00 – 19:00
Annupuri – 16:30 – 19:30
FIREWORKS SATURDAY
Dec
Dec 13 – 5 pm
Dec 20/24/27 – 7 pm
Dec 31 – 24:00 am
Location – Hanazono Niseko
Dec 20/24/27 – 7 pm
Dec 31 – 24:00 am
Location – Hanazono Niseko
CHRISTMAS EVE
Dec 24
Santa meet and greet under the big Christmas tree at Hanazono Niseko 15:30. The place to be!
NYEDec 31
There is no shortage of places to raise a cup and ring in the year!
NEW YEARS
Jan 1
Catch the sunrise via the Niseko Village gondola and then head to Hanazono Niseko for taiko drum performance, sake keg opening and powder snow!
Hanazono Gondola – 2 pm
FIREWORKS SATURDAY
Jan
Jan: 3/ 10/ 17/ 24/ 31
19:00
Location – Hanazono Niseko
19:00
Location – Hanazono Niseko
FIREWORKS SATURDAY
Feb
Feb: 7/ 14/ 15*/ 21/ 28
19:00
Location – Hanazono Niseko
19:00
Location – Hanazono Niseko
*During the Lantern Festival
LANTERN FESTIVAL
Feb 15
Mark the end of the old and welcome the new. Lanterns and fireworks highlight the end of the lunar new year at Hanazono.
LUNAR NEW YEARFeb 17
Welcome in the year of the horse with a lion dance performance at Hanazono Niseko! Enjoy the snow then take a break to celebrate with your friends. Makes for good social media content!
13:30 Hanazono Edge
