What's New in Niseko this Summer
New in Niseko this Summer
Discover all the latest developments in Niseko opening this summer.
Soar through the treetops on Asia’s biggest zipline! Niseko Hanazono Resort Introduces “Hanazono Zip World” – Japan’s First Multi-stage Dual-cable Zipline Experience!
Luxury collection of rooms and suites integrating Japanese inspired interior designs and contemporary sensibilities. Opening for the first time ever this summer.
“Mountain Lights” is the creation of the internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro and will illuminate Hanazono’s natural surroundings, producing a dreamlike walkway through wonderland.
Exciting Events
What's On In Niseko
Events are back on this summer in Niseko! There are incredible festivals, fitness events, cycling events and so much more! Check out our events calendar and get the latest info on all the excitement!
Summer Activities
Early Bird Specials - Winter 2022/23
Niseko Early Bird Specials - Winter 2022/23
Book your trip to Niseko early and save with early bird specials from some of Niseko’s best companies.
Check out the best deals below!
Accommodation
Holiday Niseko
Early Bird Discounts – 20% off bookings in Holiday Niseko managed properties with an additional 5% off for bookings of 10 nights or more.
- Offer is valid until April 30th, 2022
MnK Niseko
10% Early Bird discount
- Discount applicable to reservations at The Orchards, Akazora and Country Resort made by June 30th, 2022. Blackout dates apply:22nd December 2022 - 4th January 2023 inclusive.
Vacation Niseko
Up to 30% off bookings in Vacation Niseko managed properties when you book 90 days in advance. Additional 5% off for bookings of 10 nights or more.
- Black out dates - December 20th 2022 to January 2nd 2023, and January 21st to 28th 2023
NISADE
Early Bird Discount up to 25% OFF with additional 5% OFF for repeat guests who book directly with NISADE.
- This deal ends 31 May 2022
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Niseko Spring Dominwari Special
Dominwari in Niseko
There are many accommodations in Niseko taking part in the Dominwari Campaign. In addition to Hokkaido, residents in Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita and Yamagata prefectures can now use the Dominwari Discount.
Check out our comprehensive list of all the accommodations currently offering Dominwari bookings. Make sure to visit Niseko and take advantage of this campaign.
Accommodations Available Through Dominwari
Midtown Niseko
Stay, play, dine and heal yourself at Niseko’s coolest affordable hotel.
- Phone: 0136 21 2888
Aya Niseko
Aya Niseko boasts an open-air natural hot spring bath and provides direct access to Grand Hirafu Resort’s ski lifts.
- Phone: 0136 23 1280
Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei
Hirafutei is a natural hot spring resort hotel where you can feel the four seasons of the mountains.
- Phone: 0136 23 2239
Lodge Koropukkuru
Authentic family-run lodge offers clean and comfortable accommodation in a great location
- Phone: 0136 22 1736
Niseko Hirafu Lodge Grandpapa
A beautifully located lodge accommodation right in the Niseko Hirafu.
- Phone: 0136 23 2244
Niseko Northern Resort AN'NUPURI
Ideally located at the foot of Annupuri Ski Resort, Niseko Northern Resort An’nupuri is a sophisticated and modern accommodation.
- Phone: 0136 58 3311
Hotel Kanronomori
Hotel Kanronomori is located on the edge of a Quasi national park, set in one of the most tranquil and beautiful parts of Niseko.
- Phone: 0136 58 3800
Niseko Onsenkyo Ioino Yuyado Iroha
A great accommodation famed for its hot spring bath and conveniently located by Annupuri Ski Resort.
- Phone: 0136 58 3111
Holiday Niseko
Enjoy your Niseko holiday with one of the most established accommodation services.
- Phone: 0136 21 6221
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Niseko Yubokumin
Niseko Yubokumin is a family owned Japanese hostel (backpackers) only 6 minutes walk to the ski lifts of Grand Hirafu.
- Phone: 0136 22 2281
Hilton Niseko Village
A premium mountain resort hotel located in a spectacular resort overlooking Mt. Yotei. The resort offers a wide range of activities from season to season.
- Phone: 0136 44 1111
Miru Niseko
Located just 5 minutes from the Grand Hirafu Mountain Center, Miru Niseko offers elegant style for families and groups.
- Phone: 0136 55 6688
Vacation Niseko
Luxurious chalets and apartments with excellent facilities – an opportunity not to miss
- Phone: 0136 21 7788
My Eco Lodge
MY ecolodge is a boutique budget lodge that guarantees a cozy and picturesque vacation anytime of the year.
- Phone: 0136 55 5556
Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono
A once-in-a-lifetime stay offer exclusively for all residents of Hokkaido! Enjoy Park Hyatt Niseko’s exquisite hospitality.
- Phone: 0136-27-1234
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NISEKO GRAVEL Logo design competition
HOKKAIDO EVENTS is pleased to announce the holding of a logo design competition for our gravel ride event “NISEKO GRAVEL”.
Gravel cycling is experiencing a global boom, gravel bikes’ ability to be ridden on all kinds of road surfaces & on light trails has opened up a new world to cyclists. Niseko is an incredible destination for domestic and international gravel cyclists, the NISEKO GRAVEL logo will be representative of both the event and the area’s gravel scene.
About “NISEKO GRAVEL”
NISEKO GRAVEL held its first event in 2021, introducing cyclists from across Japan to the area’s magnificent nature & its seemingly endless supply of gravel roads. The event is a true representation of all that the sport & that Niseko has to offer. A mixed-surface ride taking participants over buttery smooth tarmac, wooded forest roads, remote gravel climbs, scenic farm trails & everything in between. NISEKO GRAVEL offers participants a unique riding experience.
While Japan is covered with mountain roads & developed cycling routes, cyclists will find that much of what the nation has to offer is paved. Many cyclists do not have access to remote stretches of gravel making it hard for the sport to gain traction in Japan. In contrast to much of Japan, Hokkaido is crisscrossed with gravel roads bringing cyclists through remote forests, up mountains, and through mellow farmlands – the terrain in Hokkaido is creating a new “Japanese-style” of gravel riding allowing cyclists to explore the prefecture’s roads regardless of the road surface.
NISEKO GRAVEL was established as both an event for adventure-oriented cyclists to meet like-minded riders & as a way to promote Niseko’s undiscovered gravel scene to cyclists throughout Japan and across the world.
Official Website: www.nisekogravel.com
Logo design Competition – Overview
■ Logo Concept Brief
Gravel riding is adventure-oriented & takes cyclists deep into nature. We are looking for a logo that captures the adventure aspect of the sport & conveys elements of the Niseko area’s abundant natural beauty.
■ Logo specifications
1. Icon logo
Size : 160×160pixels
2. Text logo: NISEKO GRAVEL
Size: 1600×160 pixels
3. Icon & text logo
Size : 1700×720pixels
Usage: Social media, website, printings, event-related materials
■ Competition deadline
March 31st, 2022 (Thu) 6pm (JST)
■ Prize
1 x winner will be selected. The creator of the winning design will receive:
1. ￥50,000 JPY
2. Lifetime right to enter into “NISEKO GRAVEL”
■ How to enter
Please submit your design using the completion form linked below:
[https://www.nisekogravel.com/logodesigncompetition]
■ Notes
– Logos shall be submitted digitally, either in PDF or JPEG file format
– The design should be visible in monotone (black and white) and when reduced to about 1 x 1 cm
– 1 design accepted per submission, creators of multiple designs must submit each entry separately
– Data submission must be done via the competition form
– The winner shall submit their data as an AI file
– AI data shall be prepared in CYMK color mode
– All logo entries must be an original design
– All logo entries must be submitted by the creator
– The winner shall agree that the copyright and all other rights for their design shall belong to HOKKAIDO EVENTS
– Entrants shall agree and cooperate if HOKKAIDO EVENTS requests for further design adjustments
■ Design selection
Design judgment and selection will be made by the following organizations:
HOKKAIDO EVENTS / NISEKO GRAVEL head office
>> Find more details HERE https://www.nisekogravel.com/logodesigncompetition
Niseko Short Film Festival 2022 Wrap Up
Giant 10m x 10m Snow Screen Illuminates Niseko Shootout Drive-in Short Film Festival
The 2022 Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival was held for the second time as a drive-in cinema for social distance and beamed online around the world.
The fourth annual Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival was projected on a 10m x 10m screen made of snow by local volunteers and was also broadcast internationally via YouTube Live on Saturday night, March 12th, 2022.
In all, there were 13 films entered by filmmakers from all over the world including USA, Australia, Finland, France, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and more.
The fun-filled 2hr show hosted by Niseko Tourism Director John Barton and DMO Assistant Lily Vivas.
This year, due to lower COVID risks, the event was opened to more guests. About 40 cars were able to RSVP in advance and more participants come to enjoy this experience as walk-ins.
Local food vendors Hakko Ginger, Tsubara Tsubara and Graubuden also joined this year – enhancing the festival vibe and serving local snacks and drinks.
This year more than 344 live viewers joined the event online during the night and over 738 people have watched the show on Youtube since it aired.
The Niseko Shootout has been officially partnered with the Mountain Film Awards at Tigne, Verbier and Morzine since 2020.
The winners and a few special films will be handpicked by Mountain Film Awards organizers and will be showcased on their website.
This year’s winning film was “SAMURAI: 2021winter Hokkaido Odyssey”, a 5-minute film produced by Double-o-design, showcasing the year-round Hokkaido landscape through a Samurai’s adventure.
Taking second place was “Day Dream” by Toshi Pander, and in third place was “Hokuseifu” by Nolan Yoshiaki Isozaki.
The live show and all the films can be watched on the Niseko Tourism YouTube channel.
The Niseko Shootout Photography competition winners were also announced during the live event. The contest is a season-long photography competition with entries made via the hashtag #nisekoshootout on Instagram. This winter there were over 700 photo entries in the three categories – Ski, Snowboard, Open.
2021-22 Niseko Shootout Winners (View all photos on Nisekoshoot Instagram)
| Skiing Category | Snowboarding Category | Open Category |
| 1st Place: Chris Smith
@chrissmith_really |
1st Place: Darren Teasedale @mediabydarren |
1st Place: Rujipart Thaveelabtanachok
@rujigallery |
| 2nd Place: Tatsuya Fukushi
@fukken_br |
2nd Place: Katsuya Yamamoto
@731katsu1107 |
2nd Place: Agustín Villalba
@austinpowder |
| 3rd Place: Chad Clark @seaandsummitmedia |
3rd Place: Christian Denslow @christian_denslow |
3rd Place: Liam Larnach
@liamlarnachphotography |
Make sure to follow Niseko Shootout & Niseko Tourism social media to find out more about the Niseko Shootout Summer contest.
1st Snowboard - Darren Teasedale
1st Ski - Chris Smith
1st Open - Rujipart Thaveelabtanachok
Thanks again to all our sponsors & partners and until next year.
- Niseko United
- Powderlife
- NISADE
- Gentemstick
- Oyuki Japan
- Rhythm Japan
- Niseko 343
- Boot Solutions
- Yama Plus
- Iwanai Resort
- INSTA360
Romance in Niseko - 2022
Romantic Getaways in Niseko
Enjoy a romantic getaway with your special someone in the winter wonderland of Niseko! Make your trip together special with intimate dinners, romantic accommodation, and memorable activities.
Accommodation
- Romantic Getaways
Special Romance Package Offers
Romantic Accommodation Packages
In Room Chocolate Fondue – ¥1,500
Romantic Getaways
Dining
- Stunning Meals
Special Romantic Set Meals
Special Valentine’s Weekend Dinner course
Special Valentine’s Menu
Romantic Chocolate Gifts
Hakko Ginger Valentines Gift Set
Activities
- Quality Time Together
Take a romantic photo with the I Love Niseko illuminated display
Love Month Special Treatments
Special Offer on Massage Therapy
2022 Powderlife Magazine Released
Niseko’s 2022 Powderlife Magazine Released For Sale – Shipping Worldwide
While Japan’s borders remain closed, Niseko’s destination magazine Powderlife can now be ordered and shipped worldwide.
This year’s Powderlife Magazine is as rich as ever, with 164 pages of beautiful photography and hand-picked stories about Niseko’s local people and places.
As well as powder-lifestyle articles, the magazine includes the official Niseko United Resort Guide, Powderlife Real Estate Guide and Powderlife Restaurant & Bar Guide as special insert sections inside the magazine.
Powderlife Editor Kristian Lund said the magazine aimed to capture the essence of the Niseko powder lifestyle.
“Wherever you are in the world you can get a taste of Niseko when you turn the pages of Powderlife,” Kristian said.
“As always we’ve put a lot of love into creating this magazine to share our connections and experiences of life in Niseko for visitors, and now people who can’t make it here.
“We get orders to ship the magazine internationally from people who have never been to Niseko and want an introduction to the resort, as well as people who have been here before and want to relive the memories – Niseko is that kind of place.
“The Powderlife Real Estate Guide inside the magazine is Niseko’s go-to source of information about the property market here, so anyone with an interest in investing in Niseko always wants to get their hands on the latest issue.”
Magazines can be ordered online at Powderlife.com/Magazine.
Readers can also subscribe to receive the free digital version of the magazine in English, Japanese and Chinese language versions when it is released on New Year’s Day at the same link.
Rita X Niseko Tourism
Rita X Niseko Tourism
3 Incredible Prizes
- A stay with Holiday Niseko
- Niseko Village Lift Pass
- Insta360 Go Camera
Winners to be announced on 28 Jan 2022
Prize 1
Win a stay with Holiday Niseko
Enjoy a one-night stay in Niseko in style with Holiday Niseko.
Discover what resort life is all about with a stay at the incredible Kabayama Townhouses in Niseko. With four bedrooms and a capacity of 10 guests, these spacious townhouses are the perfect getaway in powder paradise.
Prize 2
Niseko Village Lift Pass
Win a free lift pass and enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Niseko Village.
Ski or snowboard at one of the most famous ski resorts in the world and ride through world-renowned powder snow in Niseko Village. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity.
Prize 3
Insta360 Camera
Win the ultimate compact action camera – the Insta360 Go 2!
Capture your adventures with one of the lightest and most versatile action cameras available today. Share your adventures in Niseko with the Insta360 Go 2 action camera.
Entries are now closed
Terms & Conditions
General Terms & Conditions
- Entries close on 28 January 2022
- Winners are chosen at random
- Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or any other item
- Prizes are subject to availability
- All supplier terms and conditions apply
- Entrants agree to receive marketing material from Niseko Tourism
- Winners names may be published on Niseko Tourism and sponsor SNS channels
- If selected winners cannot be contacted, or do not claim their prize in a timely manner, new winners will be chosen
- Only one winner for each prize will be selected
- Only one entry per person is permitted
- Entrants must be over the age of 18
- By entering this prize draw, entrants agree to all conditions laid out
Accommodation Terms & Conditions
- 1-night accommodation in Kabayama Townhouse
- Max 10 pax
- Not including breakfast
- Stay dates valid from Winter 2021-22 until Winter 2022-23
- Subject to availability
- The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash or other prizes
Bebot Winter Updates
Niseko's AI Chatbot Updated for Winter
The winter version of Niseko Tourism’s popular Bebot has been released! Get help and advice right at your fingertips! Bebot has been updated with the latest winter information to help visitors enjoy and plan their trip to Niseko.
Get the latest information
Lift Status
Live status across all four Niseko United resorts
Current Weather
Weather information live from Niseko
Activities
Recommendations for the best activities in the area
Transport
How to get around Niseko, plus live bus tracking
Sightseeing
Discover the best sightseeing spots in the area
Gourmet
Find the perfect spot to eat local cuisine
Much More
Find all the information you need to help plan your trip
