Japan’s legendary powder, the Love Trails way.
UPPER HIRAFU, NISEKO
20-27 FEBRUARY 2027
A week in Niseko with a ready-made crew of 40 skiers and snowboarders.
Stay steps from the lifts. Opt into morning movement, on-piste meetups, onsen recovery, local food and après events with the Love Trails community.
An unforgettable week in the Japanese mountains, brought to life by Love Trails.
The skiing will be incredible. And so will everything around it.
Come for Niseko’s famously light, deep snow. Stay for the things you do not get from an ordinary ski holiday: familiar faces appearing on the next lift, ramen meetups halfway up the mountain, movement before first chair, onsen after last run and events that'll turn strangers into friends.
Love Trails creates the connections and shared moments. You decide what your day looks like.
Come solo, bring a friend or arrive with your whole crew.
A mountain crew, not a tour group
Join a crew of like-minded adventure seekers on the mountain. Love Trails make introductions and share meetup prompts; you choose what you join.
The spirit of Love Trails, translated to winter
Morning movement, on-piste meetups and challenges, recovery and music after lifts, and a planned pre-trip Tokyo shakeout.
Love Trails meets Japan
Hirafu streets, local food, onsen recovery, curated programming, and a planned pre-trip Tokyo shakeout run. All with the same people and energy that makes Love Trails Festival one-of-a-kind.
Whats included and not included in the packages?
Perfect location & timing. Niseko is the destination for powder chasers.
Arrive on 20 Feb, 2027 - in the prime powder window
And after the major crowds
Niseko United reports roughly 12-16 metres of average seasonal snowfall. Late February sits firmly inside Niseko's historically strong powder window.
Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) begins on 6 February in 2027. We arrive two weeks later, as the main holiday period wraps up—aiming for a calmer version of Niseko while February is still prime snow season.
- World-Class Powder: Consistent Siberian winds dropping moisture over Hokkaido create some of the driest, lightest powder snow on earth.
- Four Resorts, One Pass: Access Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, and Annupuri seamlessly across 2,191 acres of combined skiable terrain.
- Extensive Night Skiing: Features the largest floodlit night skiing network in Japan across all four base areas.
Where you’ll stay
Six chalets in the best area of Niseko
Seven nights at Gondola Chalets by H2 Life, just steps from the lifts in Upper Hirafu.
- Six four-bedroom chalets for the Love Trails group
- Shared living space with shared or private room choice
- Upper Hirafu base, near the King Gondola. Walking distance to local food options, shops, rentals, and onsens.
- Built for solo guests, pairs, and small groups
20 - 27 FEBRUARY 2027, NISEKO, JAPAN
Off-Season 2027 Packages
Steps from the Hirafu King Gondola, Gondola Chalets offers exceptional mountain access for families and groups. Spacious apartments feature open-plan living areas, large sofas, and fully equipped Western-style kitchens. Spend the day exploring Niseko’s powder, then unwind with snowy views and easy access to nearby restaurants and cafés.
Gondola Chalets - Shared Room - For 1
What’s included:
- One twin bed in a shared double room
- Two full-bathrooms plus one half-bathroom, shared between three rooms (see floor plan for details)
- 6-day Niseko United All Mountain Lift Pass
- Off-Season Event Wristband
- Beds made on arrival
- Linen provided (2 towels per person per week)
- Transportation between the Hirafu Welcome Center and Accommodation on arrival and for departure
Shared Chalet Amenities:
- Washing Machine and Dryer (shared)
- High Speed Wifi
- Dry Room for Ski Storage
- Fully stocked Western-style kitchen with Nespresso Machine
Price: £1530
£218.57 / night
Available w/ £100 deposit - spread the rest over 5 months.
Gondola Chalets - Private Room - For 2
What’s included:
- King bed OR two twin beds
- Two full-bathrooms plus one half-bathroom, shared between three rooms (see floor plan for details)
- Two 6-day Niseko United All Mountain Lift Passes
- Two Off-Season Event Wristbands
- Beds made on arrival
- Linen provided (2 towels per person per week)
- Transportation between the Hirafu Welcome Center and Accommodation on arrival and for departure
Shared Chalet Amenities:
- Washing Machine and Dryer (shared)
- High Speed Wifi
- Dry Room for Ski Storage
- Fully stocked Western-style kitchen with Nespresso Machine
Price: £3060 (£1530 pp)
£218.57 / pp / night
Available w/ £100 deposit - spread the rest over 5 months.
Gondola Chalets - Private Room w/ Ensuite Bathroom - For 2
What’s included:
- King bed OR two twin beds with private ensuite bathroom and bathroom amenities
- Two 6-day Niseko United All Mountain Lift Passes
- Two Off-Season Event Wristbands
- Beds made on arrival
- Linen provided (2 towels per person per week)
- Transportation between the Hirafu Welcome Center and Accommodation on arrival and for departure
Shared Chalet Amenities:
- Washing Machine and Dryer (shared)
- High Speed Wifi
- Dry Room for Ski Storage
- Fully stocked Western-style kitchen with Nespresso Machine
Price: £3520 ( £1760 PP)
£251.43 / pp / night
Available w/ £100 deposit - spread the rest over 5 months.
Gondola Chalets - Private Room w/ Ensuite Bathroom - For 1
What’s included:
- King bed with private ensuite bathroom and bathroom amenities
- 6-day Niseko United All Mountain Lift Pass
- Off-Season Event Wristband
- Beds made on arrival
- Linen provided (2 towels per person per week)
- Transportation between the Hirafu Welcome Center and Accommodation on arrival and for departure
Shared Chalet Amenities:
- Washing Machine and Dryer (shared)
- High Speed Wifi
- Dry Room for Ski Storage
- Fully stocked Western-style kitchen with Nespresso Machine
Price: £3149
£449.86 / night
Available w/ £100 deposit - spread the rest over 5 months.
Gondola Chalets - Private Room - For 1
What’s included:
- King bed OR two twin beds
- Two full-bathrooms plus one half-bathroom, shared between three rooms (see floor plan for details)
- 6-day Niseko United All Mountain Lift Pasa
- Off-Season Event Wristband
- Beds made on arrival
- Linen provided (2 towels per person per week)
- Transportation between the Hirafu Welcome Center and Accommodation on arrival and for departure
Shared Chalet Amenities:
- Washing Machine and Dryer (shared)
- High Speed Wifi
- Dry Room for Ski Storage
- Fully stocked Western-style kitchen with Nespresso Machine
Price: £2689
£384.14/ night
Available w/ £100 deposit - spread the rest over 5 months.
20 - 27 FEBRUARY 2027, NISEKO, JAPAN
Add-Ons
Guided Back Country Powder Day
This backcountry tour is designed for those looking to experience Hokkaido’s world-famous powder beyond the resort boundaries. Using ski touring or splitboard equipment, we access untouched terrain and find the best snow conditions each day.
Hokkaido is known for its consistent light, dry snowfall from December to March. However, changing weather, strong winds, visibility, and distinct microclimates mean that knowing where to go is everything. Experienced guides make the difference, where local knowledge leads to the best powder.
Includes:
-Avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel)
-Daily Travel & Terrain: this tour involves skinning to access the best snow available on the given day. Locations are selected based on real-time conditions and include Lower Yotei, Shiribetsu, Nitonupuri, Goshiki Area.
***Does not Include Touring Equipment (Required) All guests must use ski touring or splitboard equipment, including skins, as all backcountry tours involve uphill travel. If you do not have your own gear, rentals are available through multiple local providers.
Price:
£200 / day
Equipment Rentals
Available through a local shop in Niseko, rent Skis and Poles, Snowboards, Splitboards, and Powder Boards + boots and other gear.
Prices range around ¥40,000 for a 6-day rental (£184) for premium ski / snowboard rental.
We will provide you with local rental options after booking.
Explore the programme for Love Trails Off-Season
A small handful of curated experiences at the intersection of music, community, snow, wellbeing & adventure. Think breathwork on the piste at 3000m altitude or an adventure to a lesser known viewpoint for a pop up shared moment. Full programme launches early 2027.
Lock in for some fun challenges. Distance, speed, segments and more - with prizes supplied by our sponsors. Full programme launches early 2026.
Social games that use the mountains and pistes as the backdrop. Guaranteed fun and high jinks! Full programme launches early 2027.
We’ll signpost the group to our favourite spots for après, both on the mountain and in resort. We can’t wait to party with you!
For those who fancy a morning coffee & meet up, but no pressure for those that want to hit the slopes immediately! *Pay for your own coffee.
Meet up on-piste at the legendary Bo-yo-so restaurant. a hidden, family-run log-cabin restaurant tucked away halfway up the mountain. *Pay for your own meal
We will reserve tables based on those who RSVP. *Pay for your own meal
Access multiple different onsens within walking distance, such as the public onsen at the Prince Hotel Harafutei (¥3,000), and the public Yukoro Onsen (¥2,500), and the Chalet Ivy Private Onsen ( ¥10,000 / session - up to 6 people for 45 min) which is available for reservation by calling and booking in advance.
Optional! Arrive to Tokyo a day early before transferring to Hokkaido, and join the Love Trails crew for a Tokyo shakeout run. Comfortable, conversational place meant to get a proper view of some interesting landmarks in the city. Takes place during the day on Friday, February 19th. Exact details TBA. Members of our group will be staying at Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku beginning on Thursday, February 18th, (https://whgshinjuku.gracery.com/), but you are welcome to book wherever you like and arrive as early as you'd like, if you want to explore the city more. Accommodation not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please drop our bookings team a message at offseason@lovetrails.com or join the WhatsApp Group.
A seven-night ski and snowboard trip based in Upper Hirafu, Niseko from 20-27 February 2027, with a six-day lift ticket, Love Trails hosts, on mountain and après-ski meetups, opt-in mobility and recovery, and space for 40 guests.
It is best suited to advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders who can ride independently and make responsible terrain choices. Newer riders can join, but lessons and dedicated mountain support are not included.
Yes. The shared twin option is the most accessible solo route, and hosted intros, ride-plan prompts, chalet time, movement sessions, and optional meals make it easy to meet people without forcing every moment into a group itinerary.
The deposit is intended to secure your selected package, with the remaining balance planned across six months. Full room occupancy, second-guest eligibility, deposit basis, payment dates, currency, fees, and cancellation terms will be displayed before you pay.
Guided off-piste days and equipment rental are planned as paid add-ons. Lessons remain separate. Providers, prices, and collection or meeting details will be released later; any off-piste day also depends on ability, conditions, availability, and the correct safety equipment.
Fly into New Chitose Airport (CTS), Hokkaido’s main international airport and the most straightforward gateway to Niseko. From the UK and the US, most journeys will involve one connection—often through Tokyo or another Asian hub. If your flight search lists “Sapporo,” make sure you select New Chitose (CTS), not Okadama Airport.
Pre-Trip Tokyo Shakeout Run
If you plan on arriving to Tokyo early for the pre-trip meetup and shakeout run, that will be taking place on Friday, 19th February 2027.
The main Tokyo airports are Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND). Either can be flown into on arrival, or departed from to fly to Hokkaido the next day.
The easiest option is a pre-booked resort coach or private transfer from New Chitose Airport to Hirafu Welcome Center. Allow around three hours, depending on stops, traffic and winter conditions, and tell the operator if you are travelling with ski or snowboard bags.
Travelling by train is possible via Otaru to Kutchan, followed by an arranged pickup from Kutchan station to the Gondola Chalets, which is included with your booking.
The coach option will bring you closer and is slightly more straightforward
Airport transfers are not currently included in the trip price.
For transportation to the Gondola Chalets once you've arrived at the HIrafu Welcome Center or Kutchan Station, we will connect you with H2 life to coordinate your pickup. It is also a short ~10 minute walk from the Hirafu Welcome Center to the accommodation if preferred.
Local onsen entry and transport, meals, and drinks are self-pay unless the final itinerary explicitly says otherwise. Love Trails will share onsen guidance, food recommendations, optional group bookings, and easy chalet or konbini options.
Not especially. None of the events revolve solely around alcohol and non-alcoholic options are always available. The focus is very much on enjoying the mountains, snow and activities together.
Absolutely fine! If you love the outdoors, going on adventures and meeting new people - this trip is for you and you’ll be right at home.
Love Trails is an open, warm & diverse community of people, and you don’t need to have been to a prior Love Trails event to join or be welcome - make this your first Love Trails trip of many!
No. Flights and transfers sit outside the base package. Recommended airports, arrival windows, and any optional transfer offer will be shared before travel.
The Tokyo shakeout is a planned, optional Love Trails meetup around the wider trip: an easy social run, no pace pressure, and a chance to move through the city with part of the crew.
The run will take place during the early afternoon on Friday, February 19th.
Members of our group will be staying at Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku beginning on Thursday, February 18th, (https://whgshinjuku.gracery.com/), but you are welcome to book wherever you like and arrive as early as you'd like, if you want to explore the city more.
The exact start time, meeting point, route, and post-run plans are still being confirmed. It sits outside the seven Niseko nights, and Tokyo travel and accommodation is not included.
Plan for comprehensive winter-sports travel insurance that matches how and where you intend to ride, including any off-piste cover needed for an optional guided day. Final insurance requirements and cancellation terms must appear at booking.
Every attendee must be over the age of 18 prior to the 20th Feb 2027.
(Please note that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.)