Prepaid SIM for tourists now available in Niseko!
U-mobile’s pre-paid SIM cards, which can be purchased at airports throughout the country, are now available in Niseko. Why not have them in your own stock to retail at a shop and the front desk or for any purposes suitable for your business?
The characteristics of the U-mobile prepaid SIM cards are:
·Multi-cut SIM (to fit all sizes)
·Toll-free support service available 24 hours/365 days (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean)
·NO complex activation setting required (only APN needs to be set)
·Setting manual available in 6 languages (Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai)
Users can choose a suitable plan from 3 options depending on their desirable usage period and data capacity. The multi-cut (3 in 1) SIM saves you the hassle of checking the SIM size of your own terminal. All the plans have no data communication limitation for uploading data so it’s great for social networking while travelling!
More information available at the distributor below:
Yamato Corporation (Attn: Kinoshita)
TEL: 090-8909-9877 email: [email protected]
Revised: 2018-19 Winter Bus Schedule in Kutchan & Niseko Areas!
Convenient transporation between Kutchan downtown and Niseko Hirafu area!
For you winter stay in Niseko, use the convenient shuttle to access Kutchan downtown and Niseko Hirafu area! There are three types of buses here to connect the different areas, so you can explore the Niseko area more easily!
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Farm to Flame: Niseko's Newest Restaurant - Kumo
Nowhere in Niseko can you ski-in and ski-out to experience an izayaka, until now.
Kumo Restaurant is Niseko’s answer to casual Japanese dining (otherwise known in the west as a “Japanese pub”) with Hokkaido produce at its core.
Situated at the top of Hirafu village at new luxury Skye Niseko, the restaurant serves traditional Hokkaido izakaya favourites, like zangi—Hokkaido’s own karaage or “fried chicken”), as well as dishes inspired by broader Asia.
Kumo Restaurant’s Food & Beverage Manager, Richard Robbins, who has lived and worked in Hokkaido for over seven years with five of those in Niseko, says as many ingredients as possible are sourced locally through both new and long-term relationships built with local growers, fisheries and producers.
“We’ve got seafood, meat, vegetables from local farms and local markets. There’s a lot of connections we go through to build
collaboration with the suppliers and farms. Hokkaido is known for its seafood and dairy so we try to connect those suppliers as much as possible,” Robbins explains.
2018-19 First What's On Issue is Out!
It's your quick guide to Niseko!
Yes, IT"S HERE. The first What's On 2018-19 Winter issue is out! The guide includes 5 min interview with local Food & Beverage legend Dennise Van Den Brink, 6 delish cheesey breads, Niseko local's tips for December, the absolute begingger's ski/snowboard tips and many more.
Make sure to get a copy while you are in town, or you can download it HERE.
2018-19 Niseko Shootout Contest Launch on Nov 28!
This is the contest you DON'T want to miss.
Presented by Niseko Tourism with support from Niseko United, Powderlife Magazine, Hokkaido Core Snow Sports, What's On, Gentemstick, Rhythm Japan and more, the search is on again for the season’s best, uniquely Niseko moments.
There are total 3 categories in the 2nd annual area-wide photography contest "Niseko Shootout":
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- Ski
- Snowboard
- Landscape
The rules are simple. Post on Instagram and use hashtag #nisekoshootout on any of your shots in the Niseko area starting November 28th, 2018 until March 10th, 2019. That’s it! You’ll be entered for a shot at one of the prizes from our sponsors listed below. Additionally, the team at Powderlife will pick a shot from #nisekoshootout to be published in the 2019-20 issue of Powderlife Magazine.
*Please make sure don't @nisekoshootout but #nisekoshootout so the judges can see your picture.
*Please don't use carousel to show multiple pictures but post individually.
HERE ARE ALL THE AMAZING PRIZES:
| SKI | SNOWBOARD | LANDSCAPE |
|---|---|---|
| 1st place: Icelantic Skis 18/19' Nomad 105 lites | 1st place: Gentemstick Snowboard | 1st place: Niseko United 2 x 5 day pass & Oyuki prize pack |
| 2nd place: Rhythm Japan Tyrolia Ambition bindings | 2nd place: evo.com ¥20,000 giftcard | 2nd place: State of Elevenate prize pack |
| 3rd place: Boot Solutions boot dryers and socks | 3rd place: Sungod Revolt goggles | 3rd place: Discrete beanie pack |
Follow @nisekoshootout to see your shots featured throughout the season and get an idea for what we’re looking for.
The official launch party will take place on Saturday, Dec 15th at The Orchards, MnK Niseko. Find out more HERE!
The JAPOW ProAm will take place between Jan 10-14th, 2019. Find out more HERE.
The Niseko Short Film Festival will take place on Mar 16th, 2019. Find out more HERE.
Hakodate - Niseko Bus Operation Service Continues!
You can take Shinkansen bullet train or fly into Hakodate airport to come to Niseko! Till 31st of Jan.
Looking for other ways to come to Niseko? The special bus service will continue this winter till end of January, 2019. You can now take Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Hakodate and use this shuttle to come to Niseko or simply fly to Hakodate Airport instead of New Chitose Airport.
You can make reservation via below link: http://www.hakotaxi.co.jp/taxi/noriaitaxi.shtml
Here is the schedule:
Hakodate JR station@10:35 => New Hakodate Hokudo JR Station (for Shinkansen train)@11:20=> Hirafu Welcome Center @14:10
Hirafu Welcome Center@14:50=> New Hakodate Hokudo JR Station (for Shinkansen train)@17:40=>Hakodate JR station@18:15
For more details, click HERE.
Photo by Inspiring Grateful Travels
Experience Niseko Winter 2018/19 Magazine Out Now!
Pick up your free copy of the new Experience Niseko Magazine.
Experience Niseko's Winter 2018/19 magazine is now available throughout the resort and is your ultimate guide to Niseko!
Experience Niseko Vol. 6 is packed with all of the best parts of winter here in Niseko. Find out what's on, where to go, what to eat, exclusive interviews with Niseko's local legends and most importantly, how to enjoy Niseko's famous powder snow!
2018-19 Niseko United Opening Dates!
Have you mark your calendar yet?
Are you getting ready for the 2018-19 Niseko season? Here are the 2018-19 opening dates for the Niseko United 4 Resorts:
- Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday, 24th Nov, 2018 (from 8:30-15:30, Ace Pair Lift #3) – Monday, 6th May, 2019
- Niseko Annupuri: Sunday, 25th Nov, 2018 (from 8:45-15:15, Jumbo Pair Lift #3) – Monday, 6th May, 2019
- Niseko Village: Saturday, 1st Dec, 2018 – Sunday, 7th Apr, 2019
- Niseko Hanazono: Saturday, 1st Dec, 2018 – Sunday, 31st Mar, 2019
Night skiing starts from December 11th, 2018 till March 20, 2019!
You can find the lift ticket pricing and details here as well.
*dates subject to change due to weather condition
*Photo by Daniel Honda
2018-19 NPB Locals Card Will Launch on Nov 26th!
Fantastic deals available exclusively to “Explore Niseko x NPB Locals Card” holders!
The largest discount program for Niseko locals will launch from Monday, Nov 26th! There are MORE THAN 80 different special offers on restaurants, activities, rentals, etc. for NPB local business members and their staffs.
Please come pick up your cards at NPB office:
41-5 Aza Kabayama, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 044-0078
Office HR: Mon - Fri 9:00-18:00
When picking up, please bring your identification and proof of the company you work for. If you have 2017-18 Locals Card, please bring it, and you can swap for the new one.
You can find out all the special offers on Explore Niseko website or simply download the FREE official Niseko appto have all the special offers available in the palm of your hand!
*If your company is not NPB member, contact us today and find out how to join!
Temporary Sun Sports Parking in winter
Kutchan Town Tourism Division has decided to open the baseball field of Sun Sport for temporary parking space in winter 2018-19.From this winter, advanced registration is not required. Regardless of whether you’re business operator or not, all general users can use this space.The opening schedule is to be announced. For more information, check our website.
INQUIRY:
Kutchan Town Tourism Division TEL 0136-23-3388
Email: [email protected]
