Niseko Annupuri ski resort hosts a spectacular torchlight descent on select winter evenings, during which skiers and snowboarders carry lit torches down the main course to form a river of fire against the dark mountain. The base village is simultaneously dressed in warm illumination, with lanterns and light installations along the pedestrian streets, creating a festive atmosphere for both skiers and non-skiers. The event typically coincides with holiday periods and special resort weekends in December and January. Annupuri's legendary powder snow — Niseko receives some of the world's highest snowfall — frames the entire experience in pristine white.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Snow/Winter
- Season
- Winter
- Month
- December to February
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- City
- Niseko
Highlights
- ◆Torchlight ski descent forming a river of flame on Annupuri's slopes
- ◆Base village illumination with lanterns and light art
- ◆World-class Niseko powder snow as the natural backdrop
- ◆Accessible to non-skiers as a spectator and dining evening
- ◆Coincides with Christmas and New Year holiday programmes