20 March, 2023

Schedule of Grand Hirafu Lift Operations

We have just passed the halfway mark of the 2022/23 Winter Season, which means there is still plenty of snow and fun to be had at Grand Hirafu.

Are you planning to visit us for the Spring Season?

To help you plan your time on the slopes, we have compiled the Grand Hirafu lift operations schedule for the remainder of the 2022/23 Winter Season, including opening and closing times and closing dates. Please note that some lifts will not be operating the full season this year.

Lift	Operating Period	Operating Hours
Ace Family Quad	Daily until 2 April	8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Ace Pair Lift #1	Closed for Winter 22/23	Closed for Winter 22/23
Ace Quad Lift #2 (Center 4)	Daily until 2 April	8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Ace Pair Lift #3	Closed for Winter 22/23	Closed for Winter 22/23
Ace Pair Lift #4	Closed for Winter 22/23	Closed for Winter 22/23
Hirafu Gondola	Daily until 7 May	8:25 AM - 4:30 PM
Holiday Pair Lift #1	Daily until 26 March	8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
King Pair Lift #1	Closed for Winter 22/23	Closed for Winter 22/23
King Quad Lift #2	Closed for Winter 22/23	Closed for Winter 22/23
King Hooded Quad Lift #3	Daily until 7 May	8:35 AM - 4:00 PM
King Lift #4	Daily until 7 May	8:50 AM - 3:45 PM
Swinging Monkey	Closed for Winter 22/23	Closed for Winter 22/23

*Some lift schedules may change without prior notice due to various factors, including weather conditions, visibility and sunset.

This year the first Grand Hirafu Gondola ride takes place at 8:25 AM, that's 5 minutes before all other lifts in the resort. At Ki Niseko, we are the closest hotel to the Hirafu Gondola and the perfect location to get to the first tracks before anyone else!

From 3 April, the Gondola will be the only option to ride up to the higher level slopes and terrain, so don't delay and book your Spring Ski holiday with us.