Spring is Here! Niseko Spring Specials 2021
Niseko Spring 2021
Spring in Niseko is one of the best times of the year to visit Niseko. The weather is nice, the snow is great for touring, carving and learning, and there are many exciting activities to enjoy!
Tons of Great Deals
During spring, many of Niseko's activities and accommodations offer different special offers to visitors to the area. Check out all the current deals below!
Weather
There are more sunny days and beautiful blue skies through springtime. Enjoy the sunshine and great weather with views of Mt. Yotei!
Snow Conditions
The snow conditions during springtime are perfect for all kinds of skiing.
- Groomed runs for carving
- Clear weather
- Good conditions to learn
- Stable snowpack for backcountry ski touring
Accommodation
- Up to 70% Off
Stay three consecutive nights or more, get 20% off
All Accommodations 10% off
Free Breakfast Hamper. 40% Off specific dates.
Spring Summer Savings
Spring Accommodation + Hanami Package
Enjoy your stay up to 70% off!
Off season special: 6000JPY OFF
Book one night and receive the second night at 50% off!
10-20% off for Snow Dog Village
10% OFF Spring Special
Various Discounts + Stay 3 Nights, Pay 2
50% Off Ski lessons and guiding. Book 2+ nights, receive free cooked breakfasts daily.
Things To Do
- Up to 70% Off
Tree Trekking + Stay
Spring Skiing & Stay
Up to 70% Off retail items
10% Rafting off when booking online with promo code (0110)
Up to 70% Off retail items
Up to 70% Off retail items
50% Off Private Ski & Snowboard lessons
25% Off + Bonus
10% Off Private Lessons. 19% Off Private Lessons when booking online
Spring Deal Combo – 5hr Lift Pass + Meal Coupon
Dining
- Great Deals
50% off Ginger Beer when dining in
Beef Burger Reduced to ¥500
Mother’s Day Gift: Hanataku x Pierre Hermé Paris
Happy Hours 5pm-8pm
PAW latte and bone-shaped cookie set for dogs – ¥500
Niseko comes to life online via new official website
Niseko Tourism's new website is now available in 3 different languages and more great functions to help you plan your next trip!
Niseko Tourism invites past or potential visitors to immerse themselves in Niseko’s four seasons via their new website which launched today.
The site acts as the central source of official information for tourists, and matches the modern atmosphere of Niseko.
Niseko Tourism Marketing Director Acme Wu says it is designed to create an immersive experience with a focus on high quality imagery of the Niseko area, as well as provide official up to date information on news and events.
“Visitors will be able to discover different aspects of Niseko as they navigate through each page of the site, and get a feel for the Niseko brand and holiday experience,” she said.
The new site is designed to carry out Niseko Tourism’s core aims for visitors:
- Inspire tourists to visit Niseko
- Help potential visitors plan their trip
- Help guide tourists who are already in Niseko
Information about Niseko’s seasons and most popular activities has been expanded and made much more accessible.
Website navigation has been greatly improved making it much easier to find information such as activities, onsen, and how to get to Niseko.
Additionally, a new “plan a trip section” has been added to provide useful tools for visitors to plan and customise their trip.
The website has been made available in three languages – English, Japanese and Chinese. Chinese was not available on the old website, and was added due to the ever increasing number of tourists visiting Niseko coming from Chinese-speaking countries.
The Niseko area is popular with tourists from all over the world, and this new website was designed to appeal to an international audience as well as the Japanese market.
The site is integrated with a Chatbot virtual assistant which answers questions to help visitors before they arrive or when they are here.
About Niseko Tourism:
Niseko Tourism is the official destination marketing organisation for the Niseko area. It is a non-profit, member-based marketing organisation that was established in 2007 and now represents over 400 members in the region. It was selected as the 32 important DMO of Japan Tourism Agency in August, 2020.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+81)136-21-2551
COVID Inspires Niseko Ski Resort to Build Giant Snow Screen for Drive-in Film Festival
A 10 x 8 metre wall of snow will form a pop-up drive-in movie screen for the Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival this Saturday night (13 March).
More than 18 Niseko-centric short films will be streamed live around the world from the festival, which will have Niseko’s Mt Yotei volcano looming as an epic backdrop to the event.
Niseko is Japan’s premier international ski resort, famous for its abundant, dry powder snowfall every winter.
Niseko Shootout Organiser Winse Heyward said there was more than enough snowfall this winter to form the giant screen.
“To the end of February we’ve had about 15m of cumulative snowfall,” Heyward said.
“They actually need to load excess snow in the village into trucks and drive it to snow dumps, so there was no shortage of snow around to make this screen.
“It’s the first time we’ve done the Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival like this – previously we held it indoors at the Hanazono resort base centre and had more than 400 people attend.
“Because of COVID we needed to think outside the box – necessity is the mother of invention and now we have this unique new event.”
TEASER OF "LEARN TO SNOWBOARD"
Crowd numbers at the event are limited to ensure COVID-19 safety.
The event will be hosted by Radio Niseko Announcer and Niseko Tourism Director John Barton, and Niseko Tourism DMO Assistant Lily Vivas.
This year’s films were submitted from within Japan and internationally from France, Scotland, Estonia, Australia, USA, Canada and more.
TRAILER OF "LINE STALKER"
To watch teasers or join the livestream go to Niseko Tourism’s Youtube channel.
Stay up to date with Niseko Shootout by following Niseko Tourism on: Facebook & Instagram.
View 2020-21 Niseko Shootout Winners photos at Niseko Shootout’s Instagram account.
TRAILER OF "I AM NISEKO"
Update: Watch the replay of the live broadcast event on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzUSH-I89Bg
About Niseko Shootout
Niseko Shootout is the official Niseko Tourism photography and film competition series. It incorporates winter and summer Instagram-based photo competitions, with photos hashtagged #nisekoshootout eligible to win; the 4-day winter Niseko Shootout ProAm photography competition; and the Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival.
About Niseko Tourism:
Niseko Tourism is the official destination marketing organisation for the Niseko area. It is a non-profit, member-based marketing organisation that was established in 2007 and now represents over 400 members in the region. It was selected as one of the 32 most important DMO's in Japan by the Japan Tourism Agency in August 2020.
Contact:
Niseko Tourism
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+81)136-21-2551
Niseko Nightlife
Niseko is one of the most exciting resorts in Japan, and its nightlife is no different.
There are many famous restaurants and lively bars around town serving a variety of Japanese and international cuisine, as well as cocktails and exciting drinks.
It’s the perfect mix for an enchanting Apres Ski atmosphere.
This season, all bars and restaurants in the Niseko area have been taking safety precautions, so visitors can relax and enjoy the experience.
Featured in this video:
- Toshiros Bar
- Black Wood Grill
- Bar Gyu+
- The Bar – Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono
- The Barn By Odin
- Musu
- Niseko Taproom
Niseko Photo Book Released
Remote winter landscapes and the world-famous snow of Hokkaido can be shipped around the globe this winter thanks to a new photo book out of Niseko.
Published in the midst of international travel restrictions, Between Air & Water is the second Hokkaido photo book by Australian photographer and long-time Niseko resident Aaron Jamieson.
It is the first in a set of four books Jamieson plans to release in coming years – each will celebrate one of Hokkaido’s four distinct seasons.
Winter and Hokkaido’s mythical snow – a medium “between air and water” – is the central theme of the first book.
Jamieson says it is a hand-picked collection of some of the most poignant winter-season photos he has taken over 15 years living in and exploring Hokkaido.
“There is so much to Hokkaido, in many ways still a wild frontier that it would take several lifetimes to explore and this is what inspires me to continue the sojourn and continue sharing what I’ve been lucky to have seen.
“I wanted to take readers on a journey across the island during the unique winter months, through landscapes that most people would never see. Documenting the beauty of Hokkaido’s winters can be challenging and sometimes outright torturous, this only makes sharing these images all the more rewarding.”
Between Air & Water is available in Niseko at AJ Gallery and Gentemstick Niseko Showroom.
It can be ordered online with free international shipping via @AJgalleryniseko on Instagram or by emailing [email protected].
Press inquiries:
Aaron Jamieson
Phone/Whatsapp: +81(0)80-4044-9693
Email: [email protected]
Website: aaronjamieson.com
Niseko United Shuttle 2020/21 - Timetable Updates
The Niseko United Shuttle Timetable has been updated and will operate as per the schedule below.
Lupicia Reopens
Due to the COVID-19 situation in Japan, Lupicia decided to take preventive measures by closing temporarily for the safety and security of our clients and staff. We are now happy to announce the restaurant will reopen from Feb 17th! Lupicia is waiting to welcome with visitors once again with local brewed beers and delicious meals.
Niseko Restaurant Guide Winter 2020/21
Niseko has many lively restaurants and bars, and this season venues have adapted to the unique challenges that this winter has presented by altering their opening hours.
Check out our comprehensive guide and stay up to date with all the latest changes:
Restaurants
- Bistro Re Arbor: 11:00-15:00 (L.O.14:30), 17:00-21:30 (L.O.21:00)
- Niseko Pizza Hirafu: Fri, Sat, Sun – 5pm – 10pm (L.O. 9.30pm)
- Niseko Pizza Kutchan: 11am – 9pm, 7 Days
- Izakaya Koharuya: 6pm – 12am, 7 Days
- Niseko Curry Koya: 11:40am – 2:30pm, (Closed Friday & Tuesday)
- TAM TAM Ramen: 11:30 – 2:00pm (L.O. 13:30)
- KAMIMURA: 6:00pm – 8:00pm L.O. (Open Fri, Sat, Sun)
- KITCHEN: 5:30-11:00pm L.O.(Open Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Harvest: 11am – 5pm (Closed Thursday)
- Bang Bang: 5:30pm – 11:00pm (Closed Irregularly)
- Bang2 Deux – Takeout Only: 5:30pm – 11:00pm (Closed Irregularly)
- Abucha: 5:00pm 11:00pm, 7 Days
- Ebisutei: 6pm – Late (Closed Thursday)
- Ren Kitchen: 11:30AM–3PM, 6–10PM, 7 Days
- Tsubara Tsubara: 11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–8:30PM (Closed Wednesday)
- The Barn: Lunch: Wednesday, Thursday 11:00pm-2:30pm (LO 2:00pm) Dinner: Wednesday to Sunday, 6:00pm-10:00pm (LO 9:30pm). Closing End of February.
- Mandriano: 11AM–5:30PM, 7 Days
- Prativo: 11AM–3PM, 7 Days
- Upashi Seta: Friday 18:00-22:00, Saturday 12: 00-16: 00, 18:00-22: 00, Sunday noon 12: 00-14:00
- Rakuichi: Lunch 12:00 / Dinner 19:00 (Closed Thursday)
- Long Tang: 11AM–2:30PM, 5:30–8:30PM (Closed Wednesday)
- Lupicia Boutique: 10:00am – 4:00pm (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
- Steak Rosso Rosso: 5:00pm – 10pm (21:00 L/O) (Closed Mon & Tue)
Niseko Black Takes Over Management of Villas in Annupuri Village
Niseko Black is delighted to announce they have taken on the management of eight premium villas in Annupuri. These properties were formally managed by Annupuri Village and are located a short 6 minutes walk from the Annupuri Gondola.
The eight villas in Annupuri are an excellent addition to the Niseko Black portfolio with sizes ranging from three to eight bedroom.
Niseko Black has been operating a high end Concierge, Ski School and Accommodation booking business (2020 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice) for 10 years and two years ago added Property Management – complimenting its existing businesses and as ever enabling them to give their customers and owners a continuously seamless, integrated offering.
Ben Harding, CEO of Niseko Black, who has lived in Annupuri Village for 12 years said “Growing our Property Management business with a high-end portfolio plays into our strengths. We will bring the same level of focus and excellence that we have brought to our concierge and snowsports businesses and be able to continue to offer the best experiences Niseko and Hokkaido have to offer.”
These Annupuri Village Villas can now be booked through NIseko Black via the links below
– Kiraku (8 bedroom, 8 bathroom)
– Taiko (5 bedroom, 5 bathroom)
– Creekside (4 bedroom, 3 bathroom)
– Snowbird (4 bedroom, 3 bathroom)
– Gumlu (3 bedroom, 3 bathroom)
– Shirakaba (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
For further information on Niseko Black`s services or a press pack, please email [email protected] or call 0136 55 5852
Niseko Cherry Blossoms - 2021 Forecast
Guide to Niseko Cherry Blossoms
There’s so much to see and do in Niseko, and cherry blossom season is just another wonderful thing to experience in Niseko.
There are a number of great cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, with stunning pink cherry blossom trees filling the area.
Each year the cherry blossoms start to bloom around Golden Week – one of the most popular holiday periods in Japan.
For the 2021 cherry blossom season, the full bloom is forecast a little earlier than in previous years. The following dates are estimates only.
- Blooming starts: April 29
- Full Bloom: May 02
*Updated 12 April 2021
Make sure to check the Japan Meteorology Agency website for official forecasts and the latest information.
Where to View Cherry Blossoms in Niseko:
- Soga Forest – Niseko Town
- Arishima Memorial Museum – Niseko Town
- Twin Cherry Trees – Niseko Town
- Lan Lan Park – Rankoshi
- Makkari Shrine
