Want to Win a 5 Day Niseko United All Mountain Pass or ¥30,000 to Spend in Niseko? Fill Out 2019-20 Niseko Guest Survey!
13th is no longer a bad luck number! 2 lucky winners will be annouced on the 13th of the month throughout this winter!
For the 2019-20 Niseko Guest Survey, Niseko United & Visa are partnering up and offering even better prizes for YOU, who is helping us to make Niseko a better winter destination with your feedback!
Fill out the quick survey below and you might become one of the 2 lucky winners to win a 5 day Niseko United All Mountain Liftpass or ¥30,000 cash voucher from VISA to use in Niseko. The winners will be announced on the 13th of every month, starting December 2019 through May 2020. So submit NOW!
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By submitting an entry to this NPB Lucky Prize Draw, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Niseko Tourism, and that you satisfy all eligibility requirements.
Niseko Village Golf Course and Hilton Niseko Village Award in The 6th Annual World Golf Awards
Niseko Village is pleased and honoured to be receiving two prestigious awards at the 6th Annual World Golf Awards, an established event serving to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and golf destinations.
The coveted “Japan’s Best Golf Course 2019” title was awarded to Niseko Village Golf Course for the fifth consecutive year beginning from 2015, and the title of “Japan’s Best Golf Hotel 2019” was previously awarded to Hilton Niseko Village in year 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018.
The World Golf Awards™ is part of World Travel Awards™, and is currently celebrating its 26th anniversary. Over the past six years, this award has created much excitement within golf tourism, seeing prestigious hotels and golf courses being nominated across more than 80 countries around the world. Voting criteria took everything into evaluation, from the location and convenience, to facilities and services. All the winners were announce based on the results of online voting by professionals within the industry – from senior executives and media professionals to travel buyers and operators to golf tourism consumers.
Niseko Village Golf Course and Hilton Niseko Village shared their thoughts on the awards as below;
Satoshi Maeda, Sales Manager, Niseko Village Golf Course
“I am very honoured that Niseko Village Golf Course has been awarded for the fifth time as Japan’s best golf course. I would like to thank all the players for choosing us and we will continue to improve the course condition to ensure a golf course of utmost quality. Niseko Village has been a popular choice for golf enthusiasts with an increase of players annually and we look forward to welcoming all golf enthusiasts to enjoy a world class golfing experience.”
Fabio Berto, General Manager, Hilton Niseko Village
“The team and I are humbly honoured to receive this prestigious award for the 5th time. Being re-confirmed as voters’ preferred choice is testament to the fact that Hilton Niseko Village is a top Golf Hotel within Japan. The great golf courses laid out by Niseko Village “Always in Season” combined with Hokkaido’s beautiful nature, its mild climate, the fresh and varied local food, make Niseko the perfect place where you can make the most of a playful and relaxing Golf vacation.
I’m looking forward to welcoming back our loyal players and to greet new ones in the 2020 Golf Green Season, from next spring.”
For more information on the World Golf Award, please visit the official website.
https://worldgolfawards.com/
About Niseko Village
Nestled at the south base of 1308m Mount Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Village sits within the Niseko United ski area that accesses inter-linked ski resorts boasting a combined total of 2,191 acres of skiable terrain. Often compared to world-class ski resorts like Aspen in Colorado and Kutchan’s sister city, St. Moritz in Switzerland, Niseko Village comprises of eight exclusive Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse that redefines alpine living, Hilton Niseko Village – voted ‘Best Ski Resort Hotel in Japan’ by World Ski Awards 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, The Green Leaf Niseko Village, spa and onsen facilities, a dining and retail village hub, the Niseko Village skifield – renowned for its dry champagne powder at low-altitude, variety of sky terrains, the world-class Niseko Village Snow School and Kids School™ programmes. Hinode Hills Niseko Village, the highly anticipated all-suite hotel opens for arrivals on 1st December 2019.
In summer, the resort transforms into a popular destination with two high acclaimed golf courses, one designed by Arnold Palmer, an outdoor Pure at Niseko Village nature park and a host of active pursuits. Set in stunning landscapes of timeless beauty all year round, Niseko Village is always in season. Visit www.niseko-village.com for reservations or to find out the latest happenings and events at Niseko Village.
About Hilton Niseko Village
Hilton Niseko Village is Japan’s premium all-in-one mountain resort all though the year. This 506 guest room hotel boasts a variety of restaurants and bars, an award winning spa, Onsen natural hot springs and fitness room for 24 hours, newly renovated Deluxe Family Room which can accommodate up to 4 persons in a room, and offers the premium mountain resort experience all thorough they year. Set at the foot of the Niseko Annupuri Mountain, in green season, outdoor activity such as Rafting, Biking, Hiking, and Mountain climbing are popular activities to enjoy great nature of Niseko. Hilton is also known as offering world-class skiing and snowboarding experience with a stunning natural backdrop and the world-famous deep pure powder snow in winter. Offering ski-in and ski-out access with manned Ski Valet Service for the best guest convenience. The Niseko Village gondola is adjacent to the hotel, bringing you to the top of the mountain in seven minutes. Please visit the hotel website for more information at niseko.hilton.com and on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
About YTL Hotels
YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-winning resorts, hotels, boutique experiences and Spa Villages with a hospitality footprint across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, France and the United Kingdom, including Pangkor Laut Resort, voted the World’s Best Resort in 2003 by Condé Nast Traveller UK. The group also co-owns the Eastern and Oriental Express luxury train. The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the only hotel in Bath to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World’s collection of legendary hotels, was named in the 2017 Condé Nast Traveller Awards World Top 100. The portfolio also encompasses the ownership management of a number of Marriott properties in Australia and Kuala Lumpur as well as properties under the brand’s prestigious Autograph Collection banner. The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is the latest addition to this partnership. Future plans include the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan which is set to complement YTL Hotels’ master plan for Niseko Village.
With each new experience that it presents, the company strives to embrace and highlight the natural essence of culture, character and tradition of its surroundings. YTL Hotels is the hospitality arm of YTL Corporation Berhad. Visit http://www.ytlhotels.com/ for more information and follow us on our social media platforms for #YTLTravels on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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Explore Niseko to Launch New Booking Centers in Partnership with Rhythm Japan
As a part of an ongoing growth strategy, Explore Niseko is excited to announce the launch of a new activity booking desk for the upcoming winter season.
We have partnered with Rhythm Japan and will be opening a booking desk in the new Rhythm Base Mega Store. The newly built 1,200 sqm store will be home to an Explore Niseko activity booking desk as part of Rhythm Japans new integrated concept store that will open in December 2019.
“Collaboration with like minded businesses and partners has never been more important to us, and we are very excited about the opportunities that the partnership wth Rhythm Japan will bring” said Gregory Hough, Owner and Managing Director of Explore Niseko.
We will introduce weekly events with the aim to create a platform for our supply partners to present and meet with guests in a fun, informal setting.
Rhythm Japan Base store, located in Hirafu is set to open on 7th December, 2019.
Please Help Us with This Special Survey: Akabira Orchid × JFE Engineering × Niseko Tourism
Niseko Tourism will be conducting a special survey for JFE Engineering Co, Ltd, and we would like to know our members' thoughts.
JFE Engineering Co. Ltd is considering to build a plant production facility in the area to develop and create new industries in Niseko. Please take some time to answer THIS SPECIAL SURVEY (Will only take 5 minutes) and let us know what you think about this new opportunity.
Inquiry:
Niseko Tourism: [email protected]
2019-20 Hakodate <=> Niseko Shuttle Bus Starts December 1st!
Enjoy 2 great iconic destinations in Hokkaido more easily!
Are you planning your trip to Niseko this winter? Other than flying from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport, you can also take SHINKANSEN bullet train from Tokyo to Hakodate in 4hrs.
Starting from 1st of December, 2019 through 30th of April, 2020, book this special shuttle ahead of time and you can easily access 2 iconic scenery spots in Hokkaido. Please click HERE for details and book the bus.
Detailed info, please check out the flyer HERE. TEL 0136-55-1111 (Japanese speakers only) Office Hour: 10:00 - 17:00
2019-20 NISEKO UNITED Ski Resort Trail Map and MORE!
Find out all the latest changes in the resorts.
A NEW HANAZONO – EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS FOR WINTER 2019-20
Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO Hotel and Residences
If you visited HANAZONO during winter 2018-19 you couldn’t help but notice the construction at the base of the resort, which will open on 20 January 2020. These new structures are the home of Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO. This includes a ski-in-ski-out Park Hyatt Hotel and Residences. This much-anticipated development will form the centerpiece of HANAZONO, overlooking the base and the beginner slopes. The development includes extensive new retail and dining options and will be the most significant and spectacular modern development in Niseko to date. For more information, please see HERE.
Hanazono EDGE – New Ski Center
To keep up with HANAZONO’s expansion, the resort will build a brand-new ski center. Opening for winter 2019-20, the Hanazono EDGE will compliment the Park Hyatt with an exciting new slopeside restaurant, café, and bar. This new 2 story ski center will accommodate more than 500 people and raises the bar for resort dining and relaxation in a ski-in-ski-out location.
↓↓ This schedule will be changed depends on the snowfall.
■Niseko HANAZONO Resort
Operation period: 7 December 2019 - 31 March 2020
Business hours 8:30-16:00
*No night operation
The new facility
MOUNTAIN CENTER ANNEX
Open on Dec. 7, 2019
The Tokyu Land Corporation (Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; President: Yuji Okuma) together with Niseko Tokyu Resort Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Abuta-gun, Hokkaido; President: Shinji Isome) and Tokyu Resort Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; President: Motoyoshi Kumazawa) would like to announce the new construction of the “Mountain Center Annex”, a facility located next to the lower slopes of Niseko Mt. Resort Grand HIRAFU, the ski resort in Kutchan, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, which we manage and operate. The new facility will open for business in December 2019.
■NISEKO MT. RESORT GRAND HIRAFU
Operation period: 23 November - 6 May 2020 *Opening date will be decided depends on the snow accumulated.
Night operation period: 11 December 2019 - 22 March 2020
Business hours: 8:30-16:30 (night operation until 20:30)
■Niseko Village Ski Resort
Operation period: 1 December 2019 - 6 May 2020
Night operation period: 11 December 2019 - 22 March 2020
Business hours 8:30-16:30 (night operation until 20:00)
Niseko Village comprises of the luxuriously appointed apartments of Hinode Hills Niseko Village, eight exclusive Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse that redefines alpine living, Hilton Niseko Village – voted ‘Best Ski Resort Hotel in Japan’ by World Ski Awards 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2019, The Green Leaf Niseko Village, spa and onsen facilities, a dining and retail village hub, the Niseko Village skifield – renowned for its dry champagne powder at low-altitude, variety of ski terrains, the world-class Niseko Village Snow School and Niseko Kids™ programmes. All 4 luxury hotels provide ski-in and out access.
■Niseko ANNUPURI
Operation period: 23 November 2019 - 6 May 2020
Night operation period: 11 December 2019 - 22 March 2020
Business hours: 8:30-16:30 (night operation until 20:30)
Experience natural splendor and amazing powder snow at Me world-class Annupuri Ski Resort. with a wide variety terrain. Annupuri has something for everyone!. Gentle and wide courses allow beginners and children to learn and enjoy while challenging trails and side county gates offer thrills for more experienced skiers and snowboarders. Sunny days offer lovely views of Mt. Yotei and the surrounding mountains.
For more information, please visit Niseko United website from HERE!!
2019-20 NISEKO UNITED Trail Map
For PDF data, please download from HERE!! The Niseko United shuttle bus is now extended to HANAZONO resort.
Niseko Village Open Day!!
“I would like to find a job for 4 hours per day", "I would like to fill my empty mornings when the children are at school..”
If you are looking to find a good work life balance through flexible working, we may have the right opportunity for you.A number of positions are available this winter in our Housekeeping, ski valet, culinary and Niseko Village Ski Resort teams. Come to explore our flexible working opportunities and stop by on one of the below dates. Our team will be there to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
| Date and time | （1）Octorber 12th, 2019（SAT） 15:00-19:00（2）Octorber 19th, 2019（SAT） 11:00-16:00 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Annupuri, 3F Hilton Niseko Village |
Contact us
*Free entry
*No need to bring resume. Feel free to stop by. For more information, please see HERE.
TEL 0134-44-1112（Weekday 9:30-18:00）
Email [email protected]
Niseko Grand HIRAFU Mountain Center Annex will open on Dec. 7, 2019
We would like to announce the new construction of the “Mountain Center Annex”, a facility located right next to the lower slopes of Niseko Mt. Resort Grand HIRAFU. The new facility will open for business in December 2019.
Since large numbers of skiers and snowboarders from within Japan and overseas visit to enjoy the outstanding snow quality in Niseko and Hokkaido, our aim is that visitors will easily be able to enjoy Niseko’s quality of snow while also experiencing a winter resort that is even more satisfying than before. The new Mountain Center Annex is situated in the perfect location, both adjacent to the HIRAFU Gondola Sanroku Station and right in front of the beginner-friendly Holiday Pair Lift, allowing for direct access to the slopes.
The Mountain Center Annex features a public area, snow school reception desk, changing rooms and locker rooms on the first floor, with a large-scale ski and snowboard rental shop, boasting a floor area of 802㎡, on the second floor. This rental shop offers our visitors a total of 4,000 items. Our comprehensive array of products can be enjoyed by both domestic and overseas visitors. We are also launching an overnight holding service for rental items so that guests can go back and forth to their accommodation completely hands-free.
【For more information】
http://www.grand-hirafu.jp/blog/hirafu-news/?p=9343
【Ski & Snowboard Rentals ONLINE Reservation】
https://www.reserve.tokyu-snow-resort.com/en/grand-hirafu
Find more details HERE.
10 Things to Do in Niseko during Autumn
Did you know Autumn is one of the best times to visit Niseko?
Niseko might be known for its powder snow and stunning winter landscape, but autumn is one of the locals favorite season during the year. Not only do we revel in the autumn leave (koyou) scenery, it is also the perfect time to enjoy all these 10 things in Niseko area:
1. HIKING & TREKKING:
With its superb weather conditions, autumn is THE time to explore all the mountains around Niseko. For the people who would like a good challenge, Mt. Yotei, Mt. Annupuri and Mt. Chisenupuri are all fantastic options. If you would like something a bit more relaxing, make sure to visit Hangetsu Lake, Kagami Marsh, Fukidashi Park or Shinsen Marsh and just soak in the fresh autumn air with a nice excursion.
2. FOOD, FOOD, FOOD.
Savor in the freshest produce at all the Niseko local spots. You can find their operation schedule below:
| RESTAURANT NAME | Schedule |
|---|---|
| An Dining | Operating till breakfast on Nov 11th. Open again from Nov 18th for winter season. |
| Bang Bang | Open till Oct 26th. Open again late Nov for winter season. (Dinner only) |
| Bistro Re Arbor | Open all year round |
| cafe HANA | Open all year round (Lunch only) |
| Graubuden | Open all year round |
| Green Farm Cafe | Open all year round (Closed Oct 27th - Nov 1st for maintenance) |
| Jojo's Cafe | Open all year round |
| Lupicia | Open all year round |
| Madriano | Open all year round |
| Midtown Diner | Open all year round (Closed Oct 7th-9th for maintenance) |
| Milk Kobo | Open all year round |
| Niseko Pizza | Open till Oct 28th. Open again Nov 15th for winter season. |
| Prativo | Open all year round (Lunch only) |
| Seven Star's Cafe | Open all year round (Lunch only) |
| Toshiro's Bar | Open Oct 9th to 12th & Oct 24th-26th. Open again Nov 23rd for winter season. |
| Long Tang | Open all year round (Closed from Oct 1st till 16th) |
| Ichiseko | Open till Oct 15th. Open again Dec 1st for winter season. |
| Harvest Cafe | Open till Nov 4th. Open again Nov 19th for winter season. |
| Moon Bar | Open all year round (close on Sunday) |
| Hirafu Zaka & Snow Castle@ Chalet Ivy | Open again Oct 21st |
| Taj Mahal | Open all year round |
| Temporada | Open all year round (Closed Sundays to Wednesdays; Closed Oct 27th - Nov 1st for maintenance) |
| Tomone Po-cha | Open all year round (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Ichimura Soba | Open all year round (Lunch only) |
| Guzu Guzu Bakery | Open all year round (Breakfast & Lunch only) |
| Yoko Oh No | Open Fridays (Closed from Oct 25th; Open again Nov 15th for winter season) |
| Gokoro Udon | Open all year round (Lunch only) |
| Niseko Curry Goya | Open all year round (Lunch only) |
| Sekka Lab | Open till Oct 28th. Open again Nov 20th for winter season. |
| Somoza | Open till Nov 2nd. Open again Dec 3rd for winter season. |
| PIZZERIA e RISTORANTE LOUIS | Open all year round |
| El Asador | Open Thursday to Saturday in November (Accept private party reservations for Tuesday & Wednesday). |
| Umami | Open all year round |
| Orench | Open all year round (Close on Wendnesday) |
3. Golfing.
Did you know there are three golf courses in Niseko area, offering great variety in their layouts. The Niseko Village Golf Course is operating till Oct 22nd. Both HANAZONO Golf and The Niseko Golf Course are open till Nov 4th. Why not enjoy the beautiful Hokkaido foliage while playing a round of golf?
4. Rejuvenate and relax in Onsens!
There are more than 25 different onsens around Niseko with different textures or smell due to the mineral content and can relax your body after a full day of activity. The temperature during Autumn is ideal for a long soak.
5. NAC Niseko Adventure Park.
The largest obstacle course in Japan is one spot you don't want to miss during your visit to Niseko in autumn. Challenge yourselves or your family & friends and have fun in the wonderful nature of Hokkaido. Contact NAC team in advance to check on availability.
6. Trick or Treat.
There is tons of spooky fun in the Niseko area.. Check out Kutchan Halloween on Oct 19th and Halloween Costume Party on Oct 26th. Come and join the Halloween horror with the locals and all the scary excitement.
7. Rafting.
For the ones who want to experience some fun on water, Good Sports, Lion Adventure, NOASC & NAC are operating till end of October/beginning of November.
8. Cycling.
The comfortable autumn weather and the wide roads in Niseko makes the riding experience so much better! Starting this year, you can rent e-bikes from The Green Leaf Hotel and explore further more easily.
9. Celebrate 2019 Rugby World Cup!
This year, more than 7 venues in Niseko area invite all the Rugby lovers to watch the exciting games and cheer for the teams together. Find out more details HERE.
10. Day touring around Niseko
Take a day and visit all the scenic spots near Niseko as close as 30min drive such as Lake Toya, Yoichi, Jozankei, Otaru or Shakotan and see all the autumn beauty south west Hokkaido region has to offer.
And don't forget to DOWNLOAD THE FREE OFFICIAL RESORT APP "NISEKO" so you have all the useful area info right in the palm of your hand.
