Higashiyama Niseko Village
Niseko, Japan
Home to the Ritz-Carlton Reserve, nested within Niseko United with direct slope access.
Places in Higashiyama Niseko Village
- Kamimura A Michelin-starred restaurant known for its exquisite modern Japanese cuisine.
- Yukibana A blend of lounge and lodge where local ingredients and dishes are the centrepiece.
- Yukibana morning pastry service Freshly baked breads and pastries served each morning.
- The Bar at Ritz-Carlton Après-ski cocktails with an extensive menu of classic and inventive cocktails showcasing Japanese ingredients like yuzu and matcha.
Practical notes for Niseko
- Best time to visit
- December to March, for the peak powder season and the legendary 'Japow' snowfall that defines Niseko's reputation.
- Getting around
- Guests typically fly into New Chitose Airport near Sapporo, then transfer roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by road to Niseko; once in the resort area, the four interlinked ski resorts of Niseko United are connected by lifts and shuttle buses, with the Ritz-Carlton Reserve offering direct ski-in, ski-out access.
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (¥)
- Language
- Japanese. English is common in Niseko’s resort villages.
- Timezone
- JST (UTC+9)
- Current trends
- Niseko continues to attract a wave of ultra-luxury development, with Higashiyama Niseko Village's Ritz-Carlton Reserve now joined by the anticipated Aman Niseko on Mount Moiwa, while Kamimura's Michelin-starred modern Japanese cuisine and Yukibana's local-ingredient-driven lodge dining reflect a broader trend of world-class culinary programs matching the region's legendary powder skiing.
Other neighborhoods in Niseko
- Mount Moiwa — The future site of Aman Niseko, slated for debut on this slope.
- Niseko United ski area — Four interlinked resorts offering some of the best powder skiing in the world.
Read the full Niseko guide