Sapporo, Hokkaido is Chosen As One of The Host Cities of Rugby World Cup 2019
Sapporo city will host Rugby World Cup 2019 games!
Sapporo city in Hokkaido has been chosen as one of the host cities, as Rugby World Cup 2019 will be held in Japan.
The city is a popular destination for Japanese and international travelers alike, who flock to the city for uniquely local cultural events such as the annual Sapporo Snow Festival with its gigantic ice sculptures, culinary delights ranging from ramen and Genghis Khan lamb barbecue to the fresh seafood from local waters, and the natural scenic beauty of Hokkaido and its wide plains, mountains and coastlines.
Sapporo has played host to such international sports events as the 1972 Winter Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup, as well as being the home city to professional baseball and soccer teams. This history of hosting many major sports events is a strong platform for the Rugby World Cup 2019 to showcase the special appeal of rugby to an even broader audience in Japan and overseas at Japan’s northernmost all-weather stadium.
Tournament Dates:
Friday, 20 September - Saturday 2 November , 2019
Games taking place in Sapporo Dome:
- Saturday, 21 September - 13:45 - Australia V.S. Fiji
- Sunday, 22 September - 19:15 - England V.S. Tonga
Top Five Souvenirs from Cocoroya Niseko
For all you treasure hunters out there! Visit Cocoroya Niseko today.
Looking for antique or new Japanese collectables in Niseko? Look no further! Cocoroya Niseko is the spot for you.
Here is a list of the Top 5 Best-selling Souvenirs from the store:
- Handmade Japanese cooking knives
- Kimono & kimono jackets - hundreds of designs for you to choose from!
- Kokeshi dolls - Japanese dolls, originally from the northern Japan. They are handmade from wood and have a simple trunk with an enlarged head. A few thin, painted lines to define the face.
- Obi sashes - which make great wall hangings or table runners
- The Ainu carved bears - it's quite an iconic item in Niseko. You can see the cute bear in many different stores in town!
Make sure to visit the Cocoroya Niseko store today and bring a part of uniqueness home from Niseko, Hokkaido!
E5AShimpo Expressway (between Yoichi IC and Otaru JCT) will be opened on Saturday, December 8, 2018
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Branch (Sapporo City Atsubetsu Ward) is under constructionE5AA section (extension 23.3 km) from Shimo (Shiribashi) Motorway's Yoichi (Good) Interchange (IC) to Otaru (Otaru) Junction (JCT) will be opened on Saturday, December 8, I will let you know as it became.
The outline of this opening section and the expected opening effect are as follows.
【Opening section】 Yoichi (good) IC (Yokocho cho climbing Yokochi gun, Hokkaido) ~ Otaru (Otaru) JCT (Otaru shinkoicho in Hokkaido)
[Extension] 23.3 km
For other language information, please check from HERE!! (Japanese, 简体 中文, 繁體 中文, ภาษา ไทย, 한국어)
October 19, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido branch office
Hakodate - Niseko Bus Operation Service Starts 1 Feb. 2018!!
Now you can take Shinkansen or fly into Hakodate airport to come to Niseko!
Looking for other ways to come to Niseko? 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 are some details:
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 Hakodate JR station to/from Hirafu Welcome Center, the fee will be Adult ¥4,500, Child (under 12 years old) ¥2,300. One way will be about 3hr 35min.
For New Hakodate Hokuto JR station to/from Hirafu Welcome Center, the fee will be Adult ¥4,000, Child (under 12 years old) ¥2,000. One way will be about 2hr 50min.
Contact: Hakodate Taxi Co,. Ltd TEL 0138-55-1111*Only in Japanese.
Bookings : 10am - 5pm, All year round *Please make a booking 3 days before departure date.
If you are flying to/from Hakodate Airport, you can take a shuttle to Hakodate JR station easily. Click here for shuttle schedule.
The fee will be Adult ¥410, Child (under 12 years old) ¥210.
Top Five Niseko Souvenirs from Lucky Supermarket
Head over to Lucky Supermarket in Kutchan and get them all!
Visiting Niseko and wondering what's good souvenir to bring home to your friends and family or for yourself? Lucky Supermarket is here to the rescue.
Here is a list of the Top 5 Niseko Souvenirs based on popularity from the store:
- Jyagatakun (mini muffin): The #1 souvenir has the same name as our Kutchan Town mascot, Jyagata-kun. Jyagata in Japanese means potato as potato is the primary agriculture product from Kutchan town; so the mascot is a potato wearing a hat symbolizing Mt. Yotei on a ski to showcase the most famous two aspects from the area. The mini muffin is made with butter, potato flour and cheese, produced by local bakeries. For 9pcs, you can bring them back in a nice gift box for ¥1080.
- Water-proof Stickers: The #2 souvenir again is associated with the mascot, Jyagata-kun and his girlfriend, the Jyagako, a hot potato on snowboard wearing matching hat as her boyfriend. There are several different types of designs for people to pick from. A great souvenir for friends and family and also yourself! About ¥250.
- Yukidaruma Sake: If you are in Niseko, why not bring some local Sake back? Most of the sake produced here is made with spring water from Mt.Yotei and Hokkaido rice. What makes Yukidaruma (snow-man) the #3 souvenir? It's made at Niseko Shuzo (Niseko Brewery) right in Kutchan Town, and its adorable snow-man container makes everyone wants to bring it home. You can bring this unique gift back at ¥1469.
- Gousetsu Udon Noodles: Udon noodles are usually made of flour, but this Gousetsu (meaning "tons of snow" in Japanese) is made of, yup, you had guessed it by now, potato flour. You can find many local restaurants in Niseko using these udon noodles for their dishes. It is a little more One pack of the uncooked Gousetsu Udon noodles will be ¥750.
- Harvest Niseko: Enjoyed all the amazing cuisine in Niseko? Why not bring the book which celebrates the dining culture in Niseko back? This award-winning cookbook by long-time Niseko chef, Tess Stomski uncovers the incredible world of Niseko local farmers' stories and includes a wide variety of modern Japanese recipes. ¥5400.
Come and Join the Niseko Gourmet Cooking Workshops!
And experience the day-to-day modern Japanese cooking.
If you love the food in Niseko, there is one activity in town you shouldn't miss: Cooking Workshops hosted by the author of award-winning cookbook "Harvest Niseko" and owner of Niseko Gourmet, Tess Stomski.
Participants will be able to learn not only how to make a simple yet delicious Japanese Teishoku (set menu) with a mix of traditional and modern recipes, but also how to use the Japanese ingredients and seasoning in their own cooking.
The workshop is set up to make cooking fun for anyone: no matter you are the type who cooks every day or who considers mixing salad with dressing as cooking - you will leave the workshop feeling like you are armed with great knowledge and ready to go home and whip out a healthy Japanese meal.
For the 2017-18 season, the menu you will learn includes:
- Tofu, pork & beef hamburg
- Potato and bacon miso soup
- Brown rice steamed with barley and moro miso
- Simmered burdock, carrot and chilli
- Daikon and yuzu pickles
- Green leaves, seasonal vegetables, umeboshi dressing
The workshop will take place conveniently in Mick's Wine Cellars in Hirafu, and tasting some fine wine with the fruits of your labor is just the perfect combo for your Niseko holiday!
The workshop is available Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 13:00. For reservations, please email: [email protected].
Explore Niseko Announces Opening of Activity Centre at Ginto Village!
A range of off-moutain activities including banana boating, snowshoeing, fat wheel bicyles, Segways and a rail park, are available.
Explore Niseko is excited to announce the official opening of the Explore Niseko Activity Centre at Ginto Village. The Activity Centre features a range of off mountain activities including banana boating, snowshoeing, fat wheel bicycles, Segways and a rail park.
The Activity centre will be open for business from Monday, 29 January and the opening hours are 10:00 to 16:00 daily with the rail park closing at 20:00.
Bookings for all activities can be made via Explore Niseko Booking Desk at Odin Place or via the Explore Niseko website. Pick-up and drop-off services are available from Odin place
The Activity centre will operate year round and will continue to develop and introduce new activities as they go.
To require any additional information, contact [email protected]
2018 Summerlife Out Now!
Sharing the beauty of summer Niseko with winter visitors.
While it may seem a bit early to be thinking about summer, now is the perfect time to let people know about the year-round tourism offerings in Niseko.
Summerlife is designed to paint a vibrant picture of Niseko and the region in the warmer months and entice tourists back after winter.
You can get the latest issue from across Niseko. It is also available in most accommodation, restaurants, bars, cafés and businesses around town. You won't be able to miss the breathtaking cover captured in Shakotan, a popular destination in summer. Online version is also available.
The latest issue showcases the different colors in Niseko after the snow has melted, provides a wide variety of activity and event info and articles on art and dining.
You can now also read it on your phone and tablet for FREE – download the official Niseko app and access it right at the palm of your hand.
2017-18 Official Niseko App Launched!
Make your trip in Niseko easier and much more FUN!
The 2017-18 official app "Niseko" has been released and is now available in the App store for i-Pad, i-Phone & Google Play for Android.
This one and only resort-recognized app provides you with integrated resort information such as the latest Niseko United lift service information, avalanche information, and restaurant/activity information which are listed by areas and categories - allowing you to find what you need so much faster.
Equipped with GPS functions, the app allows you to track the Niseko United Shuttle location, Taxi Caller app, detailed transportation information, including day tour to other resorts or scenic spots close by, i.e. Kiroro, Rusutsu, Otaru & Hakodate - you can get to everywhere easier when you stay in Niseko!
During your spare time, make sure to open the E-Guides section and read this season's 50th Edition Powderlife, available in English, Chinese and Japanese! Summerlife in English is available as well.
Make sure to turn on your notification to receive daily updates for events, deals and resort updates.
Please contact Niseko Promotion Board for further information.
Description
Niseko: Niseko Promotion Board offer you a full range of services with this official application for experiencing Niseko and snowlife to 200% !
You will find:
- Interactive trail map with live ski lift and ski run openings
- Find your geolocation on the ski area
- Track Niseko United shuttle location
- Lift and Trail Status list
- Weather forecasts, the level of snow cover, and on-site webcams
- Wine & Dine
- Area Guide
- Events
- Resort Map
- Transport Guide
- Day Tour Information
- Niseko Rules and Niseko Avalanche Information
- Access to SNS and videos
- Locals Card benefit details
and more...
Izagaya Upashi Seta Open from 23th December!
Come for a drink at our new Izagaya: Upashi Seta at Snow Dog Village in Niseko.
OPEN: 6pm-10pm
Sake: ¥600〜
Japanese whisky ¥800〜
Food: ¥400〜
19 Higashiyama Niseko-cho Abuta-gun Hokkkaido 048-1522 Map
