About parking in the Hirafu area before and after the G20 meeting.
Since the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting will be held on October 25th and 26th in Kutchan Town, several parking space will not be open in the Hirafu area.
There are no traffic restrictions on roads in the Hirafu area during the period.
- Closing period:
From 18:00 on Wednesday, October 23rd to 12:00 on Sunday, October 27th.
- Closing Parking:
- ・Hirafu Parking Lot #1 (These include welcome center parking lot, Niseko Alpen Hotel parking lot and also the parking lot next to Chalet Ivy)
- ・Hirafu Parking Lot #2（These include parking area in front of Hirafu Gondola and the lower tennis court next to Gondola Chalet as well)
- ・Hirafu Police Box Parking
- ・Sun Sports Lund（The parking lot in front of the office building will be closed, but you will be able to park at the temporary parking space on the baseball field next to it as indicated below in the "Temporary Parking" section）
- Temporary Parking
Starting from 18:00 on Wednesday, October 23rd to 12:00 on Sunday, October 27th, please use the Sun Sports Land Temporary Parking space on the baseball field.
Since the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting will be held on October 25th and 26th in Kutchan Town, several parking space will not be open in the Hirafu area.
There are no traffic restrictions on roads in the Hirafu area during the period.
- Closing period:
From 18:00 on Wednesday, October 23rd to 12:00 on Sunday, October 27th.
- Closing Parking:
- Hirafu Parking Lot #1 (These include welcome center parking lot, Niseko Alpen Hotel parking lot and also the parking lot next to Chalet Ivy)
- Hirafu Parking Lot #2（These include parking area in front of Hirafu Gondola and the lower tennis court next to Gondola Chalet as well)
- Hirafu Police Box Parking
- Sun Sports Lund（The parking lot in front of the office building will be closed, but you will be able to park at the temporary parking space on the baseball field next to it as indicated below in the "Temporary Parking" section）
- Temporary Parking *For parking map, please download from here.
Starting from 18:00 on Wednesday, October 23rd to 12:00 on Sunday, October 27th, please use the Sun Sports Land Temporary Parking space on the baseball field.
Inquiry: Kutchan Town Office, Tourism division [email protected]
TEL0136-23-3388
G20 Japan - Kutchan Promotion Film Released!
Find out what the Asia's Outdoor Lifestyle Destination is all about.
Showcasing the overwhelming beauty of our home town of Kutchan and the surrounding area check out this film by local photography duo and long term residents Aaron Jamieson and Neil Hartmann. Traversing the stunning 4 seasons of Niseko and exploring some of the most fun and adventurous activities in the area, this short film is a great way to see what Niseko lifestyle is all about!
G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting will take place in Kutchan on Oct 25 & 26, 2019.
You can view the two different edits edits below.
Rhythm Japan to Open Niseko's Largest Retail And Rental Space
Japan’s most comprehensive snowsports retailer is opening a new store, Rhythm Base, in time for the 2019/20 ski season.
Located only 100m from the Hirafu Gondola, Rhythm Base will be home to 1200sq meters of floorspace, stocking the world’s most reputable ski and snowboard brands for customers to both rent and buy.
Rental and retail operations at Rhythm’s original store in the heart of town, Rhythm Main Store, are set to continue, along with the friendly service from knowledgeable staff that Rhythm is famous for. It will also be ‘business as usual’ around the corner at Rhythm Summit, which specialises in backcountry ski and snowboard gear. For the convenience of hotel guests, Rhythm also operates service counters within the Hyatt House and Aya Niseko hotels.
The brand new, architecturally designed building has been constructed to ensure a streamlined and comprehensive rental experience, allowing customers to pick up their gear with ease and be on the mountain faster. Alternatively, they can stop, browse and buy from the most extensive range of ski and snowboard equipment in the region. Adjacent to the store will be a record 40 dedicated car spaces, more than any other retail outlet in town.
Inside, customers can expect to find everything they need to maximise their on-snow experience. Rhythm’s full-service workshop, Rhythm Tunes, will offer overnight ski and snowboard tuning along with mounting and repair services from highly trained technicians. Other services include custom boot fitting thanks to Rhythm’s partner boot fitting store, Boot Solutions, plus lockers and storage for customers who wish to store their gear overnight.
Gloorious Coffee, known for serving award winning coffees, will open inside the shop, along with a bar and event space to support local movie screenings, art shows and music.
Other services on offer include free pick-up and drop-off service, free gear swaps and multi-resort bookings.
For more information contact:
Sherry Yen
Marketing Manager
[email protected]
+81 136 23 0164
+81 70 2423 7885
Hokkaido Foreign Resident Support Center
What you can consult about: Visa application, Work, Hospital, Tax, Pension, Birth, Parenting, Child education, Disaster, Housing, Marriage, Divorce, Domestic violence, etc,
For more information, please see here.
Facebook URL http://www.hiecc.or.jp/soudan *It'll be opened from 29 August, 2019
2019 Niseko Autumn Food Festival FREE SHUTTLES Schedule Available!
Coming to Niseko in September can be THIS easy!
During the 2019 Niseko Autumn Food Festival (from Sep 12th through Sep 15th), there are many different ways for you to get to Niseko. Here
are some useful information:
1. Supported by Travel Alliance Hokkaido, FREE SHUTTLES BETWEEN SAPPORO and NISEKO are available.
To reinforce our eco-focused goal for the 1st Niseko Autumn Food Festival, we would like to reduce visitors driving themselves. Please click HERE to book (first come, first serve). See below shuttle schedule:
| Niseko Hirafu Rhythm Japan Shop (Hirafu cross section) =>Sapporo Odori Park | Sapporo Odori Park=>Niseko Hirafu Rhythm Japan Shop (Hirafu cross section) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Sep 12th - 10:00 | Thursday, Sep 12th - 15:00 |
| Friday, Sep 13th - 10:00 | Friday, Sep 13th - 15:00 |
| Saturday, Sep 14th - 10:00 | |
| Saturday, Sep 14th - 14:00 | |
| Sunday, Sep 15th - 10:00 | |
| Sunday, Sep 15th -14:00 | |
| Sunday, Sep 15th - 19:00 |
2. Supported by MnK Niseko, FREE SHUTTLES BETWEEN KUTCHAN JR STATION and NISEKO HIRAFU Rhythm Japan Shop (Hirafu cross section) are available. No reservation required (first come, first serve). On Thursday, Sep 12th, you can easily use the special express JR train to Kutchan station and catch this free shuttle - easy & fast! See below for free shuttle schedule:
| Kuctah JR Station => Niseko Hirafu Rhythm Japan Shop (Hirafu cross section) | Niseko Hirafu Rhythm Japan Shop (Hirafu cross section)=> Kutchan JR Station |
|---|---|
| 10:30 *Thursday, Sep 12th only | 16:45 *Thursday, Sep 12th only |
| 18:00 | 18:30 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 |
3. Want to enjoy Lake Toya & come join the Niseko Autumn Food Festival? No problem. You can use the convenient shuttle between the 2 scenic Hokkaido spots! Find out more details HERE
What's On Summer 2019 Issue is Out!
Find out what the latest and greatest is around the Niseko area.
The 2019 Summer issue of What's On is out! Find out what the must-do summer activities are, where all the fun must-go events are in the Niseko area, and many many more.
Make sure to get a copy while you are in town, or you can download it HERE.
KAMIMURA & KITCHEN Summer'19 Operation Begins!
Enjoy the Michelin-starred dining experience this summer!
The Michelin-starred restaurant KAMIMURA is open for both lunch and dinner till Oct 12, 2019:
Lunch: Friday/Saturday/Sunday 12:00~L.O. 13:30
Dinner: Friday/Saturday 18:00~L.O. 20:30
Reservation is required!
TEL: +81 (0)136-21-2288
URL: https://www.kamimura-niseko.com/
Newly open this March, KITCHEN by Kamimura team offers great selection of a la carte menu in a more casual and intimate setting:
Dinner: Thursday 17:00~~L.O. 21:00 *Adults only
TEL: +81 (0)136-21-3200
URL: https://www.kitchen-niseko.com
Don't miss it!
New Niseko Job Website Now Live!
Niseko locals Chook (Anthony Trovatello) and Ryan (from StudioMochi) have just launched a new job seeker website www.liveworkjapan.com
The "Live Work Japan" site is specifically designed to reach out to seasonal staff around the world and to help employers find the best staff to serve their needs and guests.
The site is free (to post basic job listings) for the next couple months and use the site in your search for staff (summer or winter). All you need to do is go to site, register as an employer and, complete company profile and then post jobs! There is also a host of other features available now and coming soon.
Their mission is to not only provide the most comprehensive list of jobs for staff, but to also provide them with valuable info and resources through our jobseeker hub - which has info about getting Visa’s, types of jobs, perks and quirks, typical pay rates, staff accommodation etc with new info being added weekly.
For more information - contact Chook & Ryan at [email protected] or just go to the site and start looking or posting!
The 4th Briefing Session for the Accommodation Tax & Training
Due to new building construction work at Kutchan Town Office, please use parking space located around town office show as below. Construction period: 25 May to end of October 2019. For PDF flyer, please download form HERE.
Enquiry:
If you have questions, please contact the General Policy division: TEL 0136-56-8001 Email [email protected] TEL：0136-56-8001（direct line） FAX：0136-23-2044
