Boot Solutions Japan

The Custom Bootfitting Specialists.

Boot Solutions in Niseko and Hakuba Japan is a specialist custom ski boot and snowboard boot fitting operation.

Boot Solutions is owned and operated by experienced Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr Ned Buckley. Through a unique combination of medical, biomechanical and technical knowledge, Ned and his team of qualified bootfitters are able to offer clients an unrivalled boot fitting experience.

We offer an extensive range of ski and snowboard boots, with over 120 different models from 11 leading brands. We also have a fantastic selection of quality European winter footwear.

Our store at Hilton Niseko Village also offers premium ski and snowboard rentals and retail.

Getting Here

Boot Solutions has three shop locations in Japan;  Niseko Hirafu and Niseko Village in Hokkaido and Hakuba in Honshu. Here are some details on how to get to each of our locations.

Niseko Hirafu

NOZOMI VIEWS STORE: Our main Niseko store is very centrally located in upper Hirafu. If you head up the hill from the traffic lights (the only lights in town), we are three doors up on the right hand side, on the ground floor of the Nozomi Views building. We are right next door to Rhythm Japan Main store. 

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Hirafu Village Grand Shuttle Bus: If you are staying in Hirafu, free shuttle buses run throughout Hirafu every 15 minutes all day every day until the end of night skiing. Get off at stop 7 (the Firehouse), which is outside Rhythm Snowsports. Here is the shuttle bus map.

Niseko United Shuttle Service: If you are staying outside of Grand Hirafu, there is the Niseko United shuttle service running every 20 minutes that connects with Niseko Town, Niseko Village, Grand Hirafu and Kutchan.  There is a shuttle stop outside Rhythm Japan (right next door to us). 

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Niseko Village

Our new Niseko Village Store is located inside Village Sports at ‘Niseko-Yo’ which is a small shopping precinct located next to the Hilton Hotel. Conveniently located for guests staying at the Hilton, Green Leaf and Kasara Hotels, and also providing ski-in/ski-out access for all guests skiing at Niseko United resorts.

From the Hilton: Take the exit for the Niseko Gondola, turn left and walk up the wooden stairs and we are the first shop on the right. You can’t miss us. (2minutes) 

From The Green Leaf / Kasara: Take the Village Express down towards the beginners area. Walk up past the beginners area to the shops and dining area. (5 minutes) 

All other accommodation:  Please ask your accommodation concierge, if you are still unsure how to find us. 

Niseko United Shuttle Service: If you are staying outside of Niseko Village, there is the Niseko United shuttle service running every 20 minutes that connects with Niseko Town, Niseko Village, Grand Hirafu and Kutchan.

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Hakuba

For winter 22-23, we will be moving to an exciting new stand-alone store in central Happo Village, Hakuba. Our new location is in convenient walking distance from the Happo Bus Terminal. From the bus terminal, head right towards the ski hill, take the first left then the first right and our new store is on your right, downstairs from Izakaya Asuka.

Please note: our Hakuba store is now closed for the 2023/2024 season, and will reopen in December 2024.

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 Niseko Hirafu: +81 (0)136 55 5695          Niseko Village: +81 (0)136 44 1181       Hakuba:  +81 (0)261 85 0151