Vote for us for 2019 World Ski Awards!!!
Show us your love and support for Niseko.
Niseko is nominated again for Japan’s BEST SKI RESORT in the World Ski Awards 2019.
The competition will yet be another hot contest this year with all the national/world famous ski resorts having been nominated along with Niseko. We need everyone’s support and votes for Niseko to win back our title.
Please vote HERE. Voting ends on 27th September!
Make sure to show your support for other Niseko nominees! Please see the companies in Niseko as below:
-World's Best Ski Travel Agent/ Explore Niseko
-Japan's Best Ski Chalet/ Aspect, Kozue and Hakuchozan
-Japan's Best Ski Hotel/Alpen Ridge, Hilton Niseko Village, The Green Leaf Niseko Village
-Japan's Best Ski Boutique Hotel/ Loft Niseko, Muse Niseko, Shiki Niseko, The Kamui Niseko and The Vale Niseko
Show your support today and VOTE.
Your Private Tennis Intructor in Niseko!
Want to enjoy the beautiful Niseko with couple rounds of tennis? George Perry, a LTA qualified tennis coach with over five years of experience teaching tennis can help you. Let him share his passion and experience for tennis with the people visiting and living in Niseko!
George has taught all ages and abilities, so if you want to come and learn a new sport or perfect your technique, just contact George today.
Private lesson info:
- All ages and ability levels welcome
- Maximum 4 participants
- Quality equipment
- Mini Tennis equipment for juniors
- 7 days a week
Other Services:
- Provide transportation to and from lesson
- Racket rental - junior and adult
Summer Mountain and Kutchan Down Town Walking Map
Kutchan Town boasts numerous walking course around marshes, lakes, mountain ranges and even the city. There is the leisurely "Kutchan-Hirafu Round Trip Couse" which takes you around the entire town of Kutchan; The "Asahigaoka local park Course" features a walk in the park near station followed up by a tour around confectionary shops; The "Hirafu Course" a trekking course in the hills where you can enjoy birds watching and observe flowers and trees; The "Lake Hangetsu Course" and the "Lake Kagaminuma Course" take you around mystic lakes marshes nestled in the great wildness; The "Ioukozan Course"("Ioukozan is a former sulfur mine) featuring historical sites; and other great courses.
For further information, please see the map below and more information please contact Kutchan Tourism Association.
Enjoy natural Onsen after trekking and hiking the Mountain. For reasonable and enjoyable Onsen experience, please check Yumeguri Onsen Ticket System.
2019 Summer Locals Card Discounts Available.
Let's kick off summer season with some great deals!
The discount program for Niseko locals will continue through this summer!
There is a great variety of different benefits on restaurants, activities, wellness, etc. specially for Niseko Tourism members and their staffs. You can find out all the special offers on Explore Niseko website or simply download the FREE official Niseko app to have all the special offers available in the palm of your hand!
You can pick up your cards at our office:
41-5 Aza Kabayama, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 044-0078
Office HR: Mon - Fri 9:00-18:00
For pick-up, please bring your identification and proof of the company you work for. If you have 2017-18 Locals Card, please do bring it and swap for the new one. Please fill out the APPLICATION FORM HERE.
All offers are valid till Oct 31st and the 2019-20 winter offers will be updated in November!
*If your company is not NPB member, contact us today and find out how to join!
2018-19 Annual General Meeting Announcement
2018-19 Annual General Meeting Announcement
Thank you all for a fantastic season! The 2018-19 Annual General Meeting is scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, May 31st
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Venue: 2F Restaurant "Spur" Niseko Alpen
Please fill out the form HERE by Thursday, May 30th to advise your attendance. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Please see the data for the meeting documents in English and Japanese version.
Any questions, please contact us:
Email: [email protected] TEL: 0136-21-2551
2019-20 Niseko United Opening Dates!
Thanks for a great season! Let's count down to another awesome winter.
Did you enjoy some epic time here in Niseko and can't wait for the next winter season? We are, too! Here are the estimated 2019-20 opening & closing dates for the Niseko United 4 Resorts:
- Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday, 23rd Nov, 2019 (from 8:30-15:30, Ace Pair Lift #3) - Wednesday, 6th May, 2020
- Niseko Annupuri: Saturday, 23rd Nov, 2019 (from 8:45-15:15, Jumbo Pair Lift #3) - Wednesday, 6th May, 2020
- Niseko Village: Sunday, 1st Dec, 2019 - Early April, 2020
- Niseko Hanazono: Saturday, 7th Dec, 2019 - End of March or early April, 2020
Night skiing starts from mid December 2019 till mid March 2020!
You can find the lift ticket pricing and details here as well.
*Dates subject to change due to weather condition
*Photo by Casey Purdie. Athlete: Aron Hayes
A New HANAZONO - Exciting Developments for Winter 2019-20!
The new look for one of the best all-season resorts in Asia.
Beginning December 2019, HANAZONO guests will have the privilege of experiencing HANAZONO’s transformation into what without a question will be Asia’s premier international ski and resort destination. Inspired by the beautiful surrounding nature, HANAZONO’s multidimensional approach to producing the perfect vacation experience will create memories that will last a lifetime. Read on for details about all the exciting developments coming to HANAZONO 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. 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.
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 boast 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.
Galaxy of Kidz – New Kids Activity Center
Introducing the Galaxy of Kidz! A world for children to have the ultimate freedom to play and investigate in a safe and challenging environment. The next level of exploration, the Galaxy of Kidz encompasses diverse areas to spark the curious minds of all children. 10 climbing walls (up to 5 meters) are self-belayed, promoting proud independence. A floating adventure trail connected by a cloud climb and net playground launches explorers into the atmosphere. Even our little astronauts can join in the excitement with a toddler's netball pit! Children participating in the Tic Tac Galaxy and Yuki Galaxy Group Programs will also have access to the Galaxy of Kidz during their lessons with NISS. Complete with a restaurant and chef dedicated to the children, this exciting new kids center is so fun that kids (and parents) won’t want to leave!
These cutting-edge developments are all scheduled to be completed for the 2019-20 winter season. With even more expansions coming in the following years, HANAZONO is sure to grow into one of the best all-season resorts in Asia.
Accommodation Tax Information Session
For further information, please contact General policy division, Kutchan Town Office, TEL 0136-56-8001, [email protected]
Sekka lab Summer Operation
Sekka Lab is an Italian restaurant and wine bar housed in an old renovated warehouse on Kutchan's main street directly in front of the train station.
Newly opened in Dec 2016, our simple yet refined dishes all use local ingredients and feature a selection of house smoked items.
We also have a wide selection of international wines.
Group seating up to 25 persons available on our 2nd floor.
We can cater for special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries and weddings.
Please contact us to arrange a party plan to suits your needs.
<Green Season Operation Hours>
Cafe & Happy Hour 16:00 ~ 18:00
Dinner 18:00 ~ 22:00 (L.O 21:30)
Closed on Tuesdays/Wednesdays
For any enquiries regarding Sekka Lab please call us on 0136-23-1139 or email [email protected]
SOMOZA Cafe & Gallery Summer Operation 2019
<SOMOZA Cafe & Gallery>
Originally located in Tochigi, Somoza is a Cafe and Art Exhibition Space repurposed from a 150 year old Kominka. We are open from 10:00 - 16:00, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and National Holidays. You can enjoy our lunch menu from 12:00 (last order at14:00) or simply enjoy drinks and cakes with a beautiful view of the river and surrounding forest.
<Spring/Summer Operation Hours>
Cafe 10:00 ~ 16:00 (L.O 15:30)
Lunch 12:00 ~ 15:00 (L.O 14:00)
Open on Fri, Sat, Sun and National Holidays
For enquiries regarding Somoza please call 0136-55-8741 or email [email protected]
