How to Plan the Perfect Ski Trip to Niseko United in Japan

"The largest of the four resorts (and the most crowded), offering tree runs like Furiko — described as a red run, equivalent to a blue in the U.S. — plus long groomers that provide a Japanese take on classic groomed descents. Hirafu also functions as the closest thing to a town, with several shops and restaurants along a hilly road leading up to the gondola and lifts and food trucks clustered nearby with views of Mount Yōtei." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines