Autumn in Niseko is at it’s peak right now.
The View from the old J First Hotel site, 22 October 2012
Brilliant roadside vines , 22 October 2012
Hirafu Shrine in Izumikyo, 22 October 2012
Autumn weather is often very unstable here in Niseko with rain followed by clear sunny spells followed by more rain cycling through out the day – this has been the pattern of the weather over the last few days.
Mt.Yotei from Hirafu village, 24 October 2012
Above the Hirafu Gondola, 24 October 2012
Hirafu Gondola, 24 October 2012
With the temperatures steadily dropping at higher elevations the rain is now falling as snow. First snowfall was observed on Mt.Yotei on the 13th of October – 2 weeks later than last year.
Super ridge towards Haru-no-taki, 24 October 2012
Great time of year to take a drive, 24 October 2012
When the sun does break through the scene is spectacular!
Mt. Yotei, 24 October 2012
The exchange of seasons, 24 October 2012
Hirafu Village Autumn magic, 24 October 2012
Mt.Yotei close up, 24 October 2012
Ever present crows, 24 October 2012
Mt.Yotei close up sunset, 24 October 2012
Old man winter is coming.
A dusting on Mt Annupuri, 24 October 2012
