Every winter, visitors flock to the Niseko area - a two-hour drive from Hokkaido´s capital Sapporo - to experience the amazing, high-quality powder that has made it a magnet for winter travel in Asia. Consisting of three towns, including Niseko itself (pop. 5,000), this beautiful winter wonderland caters to the tastes of all those looking for a perfect nature getaway in winter. Furthermore, the area boasts a slew of lodges from homey Alpine-style chalets to large, luxury ski-in/ski-out hotels, along with plenty of more inexpensive options (in fact, overall Niseko is considered one of the world´s most affordable skiing/snowboarding destinations). And here´s a taste of what you can expect:
Read more in Tripatini contributor Natalie Smith´s post Niseko, on Japan´s Hokkaido Island: One of Asia´s Premier Winter Destinations.
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