Exploring Japan's Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU: Where Ski Dreams Come True

Skiing at Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU should be on every skier's bucket list. There’s enough snow to go around, and then some.

I had the opportunity to visit during mid-December for the opening of a new lodge and unexpectedly scored multiple powder days in classic JAPOW fashion.

Keep reading for a breakdown of my trip, including tips for the best places to eat, stay, and ski in Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU.

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