How to Vacation in Niseko with Kids- Some key points to think ahead of!

Organize your ski gear, lift receipts and ski lessons well ahead of time to save you from headaches on the day you arrive. Having all the essentials taken care of means you will have some peace of mind and leave you more time to discover the village surroundings on the first day. Also, ski schools fill up quickly during the season. So, don't anticipate lessons by merely visiting a ski school during times like Christmas and New Year. It is best to contact the desired school well before. Registering to Ski School will require you to provide details, such as sizes, number of lift passes, kinds of lessons required, etc., and they will sort out the rest.

If kids are new to skiing, enrol them for lessons at a ski school. Parents can appreciate their vacation much more if they are not bound to instruct their kids all the time. Similarly, most children comprehend better than other trainees of a similar age under the taught supervision of a professional teacher. Unlike other regions in Japan, Niseko is an international ski resort, and English is a common language spoken here. Most ski schools provide classes in English.

It is best to divide the lessons from your children if you too are new to skiing. Adults and children have distinct understanding methods, and one will get more out of it if the lessons are conducted separately.

Be prepared for unforeseen circumstances! Children can take faulty turns or ski downhill much quicker than you. Select a gathering point that everyone knows so the kids can get to without any trouble if they get separated. Show them the ski patrols and uniformed attendants, then the kids will know who to ask for help if they end up alone.

Children can get impatient on the mountain; possibly due to tiredness, hunger, the cold, or getting tired of skiing. It is best to bring some snacks before going to the mountain to ski. Fun snacks will keep them occupied and happy for a while until you have finished your sessions. Japanese snacks are so diverse, with all kinds of interesting and yummy goodies to keep them happy. Most are available at Japanese department stores and you can find special snack shops as well filled with all kinds of goodies.

Driving on a frozen road in winter is not amusing, to say the least, and dangerous with kids on board. It is even more tiresome for those who are not used to operating a vehicle under such conditions. Again, parking is another problem in Hirafu Village. However, Niseko has an expansive shuttle network that links it with the New Chitose Airport and Sapporo. Just get on a bus, and everyone will be in Niseko in 2.5 to 3 hours. For families who like to have a private transfer, it is available at a reasonable price.

Free shuttle buses are available every 20 minutes to take you to Hirafu Village and Hanazono. Niseko United also has a bus service during winter that allows guests with the All-Mountain-Pass to board for free. Many of the Niseko accommodation will be within range of all the shuttle services. The likes of Chatrium Niseko Japan are sound choices to consider.