2019 NISEKO CLASSIC Registration Now Open!
Come enjoy the UCI Granfondo World Series in Hokkaido!
It's snowing outside, but it is now time to mark your Summer calendar. July 6th & 7th, Niseko will become the center of Japan's cycling scene.
This year, the NISEKO CLASSIC is expected to attract 1500 riders from all over the world. The race weekend will also be a festival weekend for those not on the bike. The "Niseko Classic Festival" is held on the same weekend at the race's main venue, with various food stands and fun attractions for the kids.
Race registration is now open and is filling up fast, so register today! For details, please visit nisekoclassic.com
If you can't make it to this event, there are tons of other great cycling event and activities in Niseko. Check out HERE.
Supermarket Lucky Special Event
Popular Soup Curry Brand "Sapporo RAKKYO" comes to the supermarket Lucky due to Winter Food Event from Sapporo-city as following. Chicken, Vegetables flavor are available to take away on the day. Owner chef of the Rakkyo Mr. Ide cook at food stand in the shop. Please enjoy Hokkaido popular soup curry on this occasion. For more information, please contact below.
Date : 26, 27 January 2019
Time: 11am - 7pm (as planned)
Venue: Supermarket Lucky Kutchan Branch
Prices: 900 JPY
11-1,Nishi 1, Minami2, kutchan town,
Abuta gun, Hokkaido,
Japan 044-0032
Phone: +81 (0)136 21 3677
E-mail: [email protected]
Izumikyo Restaurant 'Bistro Re Arbor' OPEN!!
New restaurant "Bistro Re Arbor" opened in Izumikyo! Make sure to drop by for delicious meals.
Delightful eclectic menus feature Japanese, French and Italian cuisine everyone from children to adults can casually enjoy. Choose your main dish for one-plate lunch to be served with soup, salad, seasonal a la carte dish, and a drink ♪
For dinner, we offer a variety of delicious dishes including veggie pickles platter, fresh Hokkaido sashimi, shrimp and mushroom ajillo, soft and tasty Rusutsu pork cutlet, juicy Hokkaido wagyu steak, and our chef’s original menu.
We look forward to serving you soon!
OPEN HOUR:
Lunch: 11:00am-3:00pm (L.O.14:30) *No booking. Open from January 1, 2019
Dinner: 5:00pm-9:30pm (L.O.21:00) *Booking available by phone 0136-55-6603
40 seats (max 50)
Address: 11-13 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho
Tel: 0136-55-6603
E-mail: [email protected]
Rental Shop YOSHI & Ezo Rent a Car Shop Open at Crossroad Niseko
Have you visited this new beautiful spot yet?
The new multi-function building "Crossroad Niseko" include not only the Seven-Eleven Hirafu shop (opened in November) but also has Rental Shop Yoshi and EZO Rent a Car. These two shops opened on December 7.
Rental Shop Yoshi offers shuttle service for their customers. EZO Rent a Car has a great variety of cars such as Delica D5, Land Cruiser 200 or Alphard/Vellfire.
Business Hours: 8am - 8pm
Inquiry:
Central Hirafu branch / TEL0136-22-6201
Crossroad Niseko branch / TEL0136-23-3334
2019-20 Niseko Tourism Expo Plan
Niseko Tourism is your gateway to Niseko!
For 2019-20, Niseko Tourism will continue partnering with different organizations and attend several expos domestically and internationally. Make sure to come find us if you are attending any of the below events! We will be gladly help you with any questions you have for your trip to Niseko or connect you to various local businesses in Niseko area whichever you need.
2019
| Event Name | City, Country | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Travel Expo | Sydney, Australia | May 19 |
| JNTO | Sydney, Australia | May 20 |
| JNTO | Melbourne, Australia | May 21 |
| Snow Travel Expo | Melbourne, Australia | May 26 |
| Japan Travel Fair | Singapore | September 27-29 |
| Winter Expo | Beijing, China | October 17-20 |
| The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival | London, UK | October 24-27 |
| Tourism EXPO Japan | Osaka, Japan | October 24-27 |
| Ski Snow Expo | Boston, United States | November 14-17 |
| Go Expo Winter | Helsinki, Findland | November 15-17 |
2020
| Event Name | City, Country | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Travel Seminar | Helsinki, Finland | Jan 20-21 |
| The NY Times Travel Show | New York, USA | Jan 24-26 |
Voting for "The Best of Niseko 2018/19" Awards is Now Open
Show your Niseko favs your support! Vote today!
Launched in 2018, Th Best of Niseko Awards are designed to give our Niseko visitors the opportunity to recognise their favourite Niseko spots by voting for them.
We have created a shortlist of Niseko favourites which were chosen by a local committee of 10 foodies, restaurateurs, business managers and owners. Details of committee will be made available in issue #33 of Whats On Niseko. Voting is now open and will run until 15 March 2019.
The winners will be announced in Whats On Niseko and we will be hosting an awards evening scheduled for late March, details of which will be made available in January.
For details and voting, please visit the website. For any questions please contact [email protected]
EXPLORING A DIFFERENT ANGLE - by THE NORTH FACE & DJI
THE NORTH FACE has released the movie what made by tie-up with DJI. Professional skier Kenji Kono who is THE NORTH FACE athlete challenge to climb up Mt. Yotei for six hours and slide along just two minutes.
Three DJI Mavic Air captures him from the sky.
Source：THE NORTH FACE JAPAN Official Youtube
For more information see DIYer(s).
2018-19 Toya - Niseko Bus Starts on Dec 22nd, 2018!
This winter you can visit the 2 famous spots easily through Jan 15th, 2019
Supported by Hokkaido Tourism Organization, a special bus service will be available everyday from Dec 22nd, 2018 through Jan 15th, 2019 between Kutchan <=> Niseko <=> Lake Toya!
Please call:0136-22-1558 between 8:00~18:00 to reserve. Reservation by 18:00 a day before is required. First comes, first served basis. You will paid the fare in cash when you get off.
Please review English flyer HERE for more detailed info.
2018-19 Niseko Area Circuit Bus Starts on Dec 20th!
You can access all of your favorite onsens & restaurants easily!
The Niseko Area Circuit Bus will run from JR Niseko Station, to the hotels and ski areas as well as onsens and restaurants.
Period of Operation: Dec 20, 2018 (Thu) ~ Mar. 5 2019 (Tue)
From JR Niseko Station: 1)10:10 Dep. 2) 13:10 Dep. 3) 17:30 Dep. 4) 18:45 Dep. 5) 21:30 Dep.
Fee: Adults ¥500； Children (Elementary and younger) ¥250
Route: JR Niseko Station -> Hilton Hotel -> Annupuri -> Goshiki Onsen -> Moiwa -> JR Niseko Station
For more information, download the English Pamphlets.
Contact/Queries:
Niseko Resort Tourism Association (JR Niseko Station Office)
TEL: 0136-44-2468
Email: [email protected]
2018-19 Resort Map, Niseko Area Guide, Wine & Dine and Transportation Guide Released!
You can find all the latest resort information here!
The 2018-19 "Resort Map", "Niseko Area Guide, Wine & Dine" and "Transportation Guide" are here!
On this year's Resort Maps, we are showcasing Niseko's beautiful scenery from the different seasons. The images are capture by Niseko Photography & Guiding, who have been scouting and shooting the best locations in Niseko and across Hokkaido for over a decade.
You can download the digital version of the Resort Map HERE.
For this new Niseko Area Guide, Wine & Dine - the largest dining guide in the Niseko area with the most completed restaurant options and information, its beautiful cover is shot by local photographer Aaron Jamieson. You can visit his new gallery - "AJ Gallery by Yoshitomo Design" conveniently located at the cross section of Hirafu Zaka.
Want to taste the beautiful dessert featured on the cover? It is created by Chef Shinichi Maeda from An Dining. Reserve a table today for an unforgettable experience!
You can read the e-book version of the Niseko Area Guide, Wine & Dine HERE!
To make it easy for everyone to get around Niseko, HERE is the latest Transportation Guide. Photo by Aaron Jamieson Photography.
Want access to all of the above? You sure can! Simply download the free official resort APP - "Niseko" App and have all the essential Niseko area info in the palm of your hands.
