Niseko Gates Backcountry
Mt. Niseko Annupuri 1,308m · Hokkaido
- Avalanche
- Niseko Avalanche Info (Niseko Avalanche Institute) ↗
- Rules
- Niseko Rules: leave only through the gates; never duck ropes, go out when gates are closed, or enter closed areas. Helmet and beacon are the minimum outside. Violators may lose their pass; search and rescue costs at least ¥100,000. Official ↗
- Trip plan
- File one. Compass (Japan Mountain Guides Assn.) ↗
This page is not route guidance. It's information to help you decide. Carry avalanche gear, know how to use it, and go with a guide if in doubt.
Terrain
Colours show terrain angle (30° yellow, 35° orange, 40° red, 45°+ purple). Most avalanches start on 30–45° slopes, but no colour does not mean safe. Overlay your own GPX/KML to see distance and slope (the file is read on your device only, never uploaded).
Map & elevation: GSI Japan (slope computed by Japow Now! from the 10 m elevation tiles)
Snow now
| Resort | 24h snow | Depth | Tomorrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Grand HirafuLIVE | 0 cm | 37 cm | 0 cm |
| Niseko HanazonoLIVE | 0 cm | 37 cm | 0 cm |
| Niseko VillageLIVE | 0 cm | 37 cm | 0 cm |
| Niseko AnnupuriLIVE | 0 cm | 37 cm | 0 cm |
| Niseko MoiwaLIVE | 0 cm | 3 cm | 0 cm |
24h snow & depth: JMA AMeDAS (resort-reported depth first) / Forecast: Open-Meteo (resort base)