Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Hotel Review, Japan

Niseko is synonymous with one thing: legendary snow, and lots of it. The surging popularity of the resort, on Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido, has fuelled a boom in chic hotels, architect-designed residences and Michelin-starred restaurants over the past decade – with Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, joining the ranks. 

The hotel is located in Niseko Village, which is one of four key ski resorts that make up over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain, through forests and mountains, collectively known as Niseko United. It sits at the base of Mount Yōtei – often dubbed a mini Mount Fuji, due to its perfect triangular form – resulting not only in exquisite views from the hotel, but also the convenience of ski lifts and runs right on its doorstep. 

Niseko Village is also home to restaurants, shops, hotels, an international snow school, alpine activities, an outdoor nature activity centre, onsen baths and two golf courses. Niseko is around two hours’ drive from ​​New Chitose Airport in Sapporo, which is a 1 hour 40 minute flight from Tokyo.

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