Niseko, Hokkaido

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Niseko, Hokkaido

Name

Niseko, Hokkaido

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Niseko is a town located in the Shiribeshi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan, situated at the foot of Mount Niseko Annupuri. The town is internationally renowned for its high-quality powder snow and world-class winter sports facilities. Its name is derived from the Ainu language.

Statistics

Area

197.13 km²

Population

4,991

Location