The Chisenupuri ski area and historic warming hut onsen are open for Niseko CAT skiing day trips.
The snow cats allow small groups up to 12 skiers and boarders to be shuttled to the top of the old ski runs giving you access to your own Japanese powder experience for the day.
*The hotspring is closed on Tuesdays.
History
Just 30-minutes outside of Niseko Village in the Onsen town of Rankoshi lies the historic ski area of Chisenupuri.
“Chise” first began in 1977 when the town of Rankoshi built a modest lift, day lodge, and small hotel near YukiChichibu Onsen.
Surrounded by outstanding nature, hot springs and blessed with abundant powder snow, Chise quickly became a local favorite.
Unfortunately, a shrinking customer base and an aged lift caused Rankoshi town to close its doors and removed the hotel in 2012.
Terrain
The snowcat drops you off at 832 meters and runs descend an average of 280 vertical meters.
The terrain is a mix of wide open extinct ski runs, well spaced trees, and glades. The terrain here is perfect for mixed groups.
More advanced skiers and riders can take tree runs, find small pillows, and jibs while clients who are just learning to ski backcountry conditions and deep powder will find the runs from the old ski resort a perfect place to hone these skills.
All of the runs return back to the same base area making it easier to explore the mountain.
On average guests ski and ride 3,360 vertical meters of powdery snow per day.
As with any CAT ski terrain the amount of runs/day depends on weather, and the groups ability level.
Itinerary
- 8:15 – Pick up at your accommodations in Niskeo
- 9:00 – Arrive at Chisenupuri
- 9:15 – Avalanche briefing
- 9:30 – Start shredding
- 12:00 – Lunch
- 4:00 – Shuttle returns to Niseko
2024 / 25 Prices
Inclusions
- 1 day unguided cat skiing
- lunch
- onsen ticket
- transfers to and from your accommodation in Niseko
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 75 days or more prior to the tour date: 25% cancellation fee (75% refund*)
- Within 30 days of the lesson date: 100% cancellation fee (no refund is offered)
- "Cancellation" includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
* Refunds are made in Japanese Yen. The amount that you receive in your home currency may differ from the amount you paid in your home currency due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Book Chisenupuri CAT Tour
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