Credits
Credits & Sources
Photos
We use photography from Unsplash and Wikimedia Commons. All images are licensed for commercial use. Attribution is not always required, but we credit photographers anyway — their work makes the guide look good.
Homepage hero
Niseko powder snow · Photographer: Jackson Hendry · License: Unsplash License (commercial use allowed, no attribution required)
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Hokkaido winter landscape · Photographer: Jeremy Stenuit · License: Unsplash License
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Niseko ski slopes · Photographer: Jackson Hendry · License: Unsplash License
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Japanese ramen bowl · Photographer: Toa Heftiba · License: Unsplash License
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Ski instructor and student · Photographer: Mathias Reding · License: Unsplash License
All images are from Unsplash and licensed for commercial use without requiring attribution. We credit photographers as a courtesy and to acknowledge their work.
Images are generic ski, mountain, and food photography — not specific Niseko restaurant or business listing photos. No restaurant dish photos are used without explicit permission from the establishment.
Data sources
- Resort information: Official Niseko United website niseko.ne.jp, individual resort sites (Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, Annupuri)
- Transport fares: Chuo Bus, Hokkaido Access Network, JR Hokkaido official sites. Checked Sep 2026.
- Restaurant hours & menus: Public Google listings, official websites, verified sources. Hours marked TBD when unconfirmed.
- Ski school prices: Official school websites and booking pages. Prices subject to change — verify before booking.
Technology
Built with Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS v4. Fonts: IBM Plex Sans, IBM Plex Mono, Instrument Serif (Google Fonts). Hosted on Vercel.
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