Ski and Snowboard Rental in Niseko 2026-27: Shops by Area, Adult and Kids Prices, Discounts

If your family is coming to Niseko without gear, rent from a shop you can walk to from where you're staying, and book it online before you fly. Adult skis or a board plus boots cost ¥8,500–10,500 a day and kids 14 and under pay ¥6,500 (Niseko Sports, 2026-27 prices), and Grand Hirafu's official rental takes 10% off with the code "TGHRental109" if you book by 31 October 2026 (Grand Hirafu).

Prices and terms are what each shop's official website showed on 5 October 2026. They can change, so check the official site again before you book. For the whole trip budget with lift passes and accommodation, see What does a 5-day Niseko trip cost once you add rentals?

What does a family of four pay for 5 days?

At Niseko Sports (four shops in Hanazono and Hirafu), two adults and two kids 14 and under renting skis or boards plus boots for 5 days pay ¥33,000 × 2 for the adult Sports range (aimed at beginners) and ¥22,500 × 2 for the kids. That's ¥111,000. Put the adults on Premium and it's ¥121,000.

Coming from a warm country, budget for clothing too. The same shop charges per piece, jacket or pants: ¥13,000 for 5 days for adults, ¥8,000 for kids, and ¥8,000 for a helmet. Jacket and pants for all four plus helmets for the two kids adds another ¥100,000. Goggles and gloves aren't on the price list, so plan to buy them before you leave or at the shop (all from Niseko Sports).

Choose the shop by where you're staying

An adult skis-plus-boots day ranges from ¥4,900 at Bigban in central Kutchan (2025-26) to ¥11,800 for Rhythm's Premium (2026-27), more than double depending on the shop and grade. Even so, carrying your kids' skis and boots along an icy street every morning costs the trip far more than that. Don't pick the shop first; pick it from where your accommodation is. To see what's near you, area by area, there's Which rental shops are near where you stay? on Machinavi.

Rental shops by area (2026-27)

Hirafu

The area with the most shops.

• Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Rental: the resort's official rental, at ".base" at the foot of the Ace gondola and "Mountain Center Annex" at the foot of the King gondola. Standard gear is SALOMON and BURTON; Premium includes OGASAKA and others. Switching between skis and snowboard after you've rented costs ¥2,000 (Grand Hirafu)
• Rhythm: a Standard 1-day rental with boots is ¥9,500 for adults and ¥7,200 for ages 7–13. If you're staying in their pick-up zones (Hirafu, Niseko Village, Hanazono, Annupuri), they'll drive you to the shop for your first fitting for free. Kids need to be over 125cm (usually age 7+) for the Premium range (Rhythm)
• Niseko Sports (Hirafu-zaka, The Vale, MUWA Premium Station): same prices as the table above. On Premium, you can swap between skis and snowboard free as often as you like during your rental
• Rental Shop Yoshi: in Hirafu since 2003, run by a Sapporo-born former pro mogul skier. Open daily 8am–8pm in winter. 10% off when you book online, 20% off from 1 April (Rental Shop Yoshi)

Hanazono, Niseko Village and Annupuri

• Niseko Sports HANAZONO 308: inside the Hanazono base building. All four Niseko Sports shops open 8:30am–8:30pm, closing at 5pm outside night-skiing periods (Niseko Sports)
• Niseko Village rental: four counters, at the Niseko Gondola base, The Green Leaf, Hinode Hills and Higashiyama Niseko Village. Skis and boards, plus clothing, helmets and accessories (Niseko Village)
• Sports Rent Ciao NOOK Annupuri: on the ground floor of NOOK Annupuri, the centre house of Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area (Sports Rent Ciao)

Central Kutchan, Rusutsu and Kiroro

• Bigban Winter Sports Kutchan: a second-hand shop in town with Standard, Premium and Kids plans. In 2025-26, Standard skis or board plus boots were ¥4,900 a day and ¥18,700 for 5 days, and Kids ¥3,900 and ¥11,800. Under the same terms, renting after 4pm meant no charge for that day, returns were due by 7pm on the last day, and one size exchange was free (Bigban)
• Rusutsu Resort: five rental stations inside the hotels. The online form isn't a booking; it just speeds things up on the day, and you pay on your first rental day (Rusutsu Resort)
• Kiroro: ground floor of the Mountain Center. 2026-27 prices: adults (junior high and up) ¥14,900 a day for clothing + gear, ¥9,500 for gear only; kids (preschool and elementary) ¥10,000 and ¥7,800. 5% off on the web store. Goggles, hats and gloves can't be rented, but the shop sells them (Kiroro)

What happens if you don't book?

You can often rent on the day, but over New Year and Lunar New Year the common sizes go first. Booking online usually gets you a discount as well. Rhythm takes 10% off online bookings made 48 hours ahead and lets you cancel free up to 48 hours before, and Niseko Sports closes online booking 4 days before your start date. If you're coming for Lunar New Year, What to book, and by when, for Lunar New Year in Niseko? lines rentals up with your accommodation and dinners.

Take your time with boots at the shop

I've skied since I was three and worked as an instructor, and finding boots that fit is still a lifelong project for me. It takes pair after pair to settle on one, and the problem differs for everyone: cold feet, too tight, painful. A few minutes in the shop isn't enough to be sure, so if anything presses, ask for another pair. With kids, check each one yourself for pressure on the toes and shins before you leave, and you're less likely to lose the first afternoon to "my feet hurt".

If you own boots, you can bring just those and rent skis. How much that saves is in How much cheaper is rental if you bring your own boots?

Pick up on the evening you arrive

Mornings at the shops are busy with people heading straight up. Niseko Sports lets you collect the day before from 3pm at no extra charge and stores gear overnight for free, and Rhythm hands over pre-booked gear from 1pm the day before. Fitting a family of four takes one to two hours, so do it the evening you arrive and the next morning you can walk straight from your accommodation to the gondola. The arrival day, hour by hour, is in What do you do on the day your family arrives?

FAQ

How much does ski rental cost in Niseko?

At Niseko Sports' 2026-27 prices, adult skis or a board plus boots are ¥8,500–10,500 a day, and kids 14 and under pay ¥6,500. For 7 days, adults pay ¥43,500–51,500 and kids ¥29,500 (Niseko Sports).

Should I book ski rental in Niseko in advance?

It's the safer choice. Over New Year and Lunar New Year, the common sizes run out first. Many shops discount online bookings. As checked on each official site on 5 October 2026, Rental Shop Yoshi takes 10% off, Rhythm 10% if you book 48 hours ahead, and Kiroro 5%.

Is there a discount at Grand Hirafu's rental?

Book by 31 October 2026 and use the coupon code "TGHRental109" for 10% off (Grand Hirafu).

Can I switch from skis to a snowboard during my rental?

It depends on the shop. Niseko Sports swaps adult Premium gear free as often as you like, and Rhythm does the same on both Standard and Premium. Grand Hirafu's official rental charges ¥2,000 per switch.

Can I rent ski clothing and gloves?

Clothing and helmets, yes, at most shops. At Niseko Sports a jacket or pants is ¥4,000 a day for adults and ¥2,000 for kids, and a helmet is ¥2,500. Kiroro doesn't rent goggles, hats or gloves, so bring gloves and goggles or plan to buy them at the shop.

— Niseko Hub Editorial Team