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The mountain

Hanazono

The north-east side of the mountain, known for its tree runs and open powder fields. Quieter than Hirafu, with a modern gondola and a hotel at the base.

Lifts4
Gondolas1
Covered (gondola or hood)2
Longest lift1,575 m
All lifts end to end4.6 km
GatesG5, G9
Niseko United passYes

The longest is the Hanazono Hooded Lift #1.

Lift status

Live lift and gate status is on its way. For now, check the official page.

Official status, Niseko United ↗
3005007009001,1001,300m▲ Annupuri summit 1,308 mHANAZONOHZ1HZ2HZ3HZ4G5G9
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Status board

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Hanazono

4 lifts · 2 gates
  • HZ1Hanazono Symphony GondolaGondola · 10 seats · 300→500 m–
  • HZ2Hanazono Hooded Lift #1Chair · 6 seats · hooded, heated · 301→650 m–
  • HZ3Hanazono Quad #2Chair · 4 seats · 648→720 m–
  • HZ4Hanazono Quad #3Chair · 4 seats · 707→1032 m–
  • ◆ G5Hanazono gateTop of Hanazono Quad #3 · 1050 m
    Know before you go

    When G3 and G4 are closed, cornices build above: don't traverse towards Higashi-One. Avoid in high wind.

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  • ◆ G9Waterfall gateLower Hanazono / Hirafu side · 730 m
    Know before you go

    Opens only once the waterfall is buried. Return to the runs quickly, before the gully narrows.

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Heading beyond the gates?

Follow the Niseko Rules and read the daily Niseko Avalanche Information first.

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Lift and gate positions © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitudes from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. openstreetmap.org/copyright