2017-18 Resort Map, Transportation Guide and Niseko Area Guide, Wine & Dine Release
The 2017-18 Resort Map, Transportation Guide and Niseko Area Guide, Wine & Dine revealed!
On the Resort Maps & Transportation Guide , we would like to showcase the iconic Niseko scenery throughout the different seasons. The images are capture by local photographer, Aaron Jamieson.
You can download the digital version of the Resort Map here and download the latest Transportation Guide here.
In this new Area Guide, Wine & Dine, which is the largest dining guide in the Niseko area with the most completed restaurant options and information, the beautiful cover is shot by local photographer Shouya Grigg for the new art gallery/event space, Somoza.
You can download the e-book version here!
Niseko Vibes - Winter Mix 2017 Released!
New Mix for New Season!
Niseko Vibes is back again to warm you up like a hot chocolate in a cold weather! The journey includes modern soul, indie rock, contemporary/spiritual jazz, Jazz funk, hip Hop instrumentals, new/old soul, afro beat, electronica, and more!
Enjoy the mix with a view of beautiful snow falling!
Free CD is available at Sprout, Niseko 36 Parlor, Fridge Bar, Green saso, and more.
Niseko Village Signs New Hotel Agreement with Marriott!
Marriott International and owner of Niseko Village YTL Hotels today announced an agreement for two new hotels at Niseko Village.
The EDITION and W hotels will further complement the luxury hotel experience in the fully integrated Niseko Village. YTL Hotels’ prominent presence in the powder mecca of Japan - Niseko Village in Hokkaido - is growing with the upcoming development of a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
The highly lauded ski resort currently features two existing hotels, The Green Leaf and Hilton Niseko Village with ski-in ski-out accommodation and Kasara, a collection of bespoke townhouses. It is world-renowned for its dry champagne powder snow in the winter and in the summer, guests are awed by the breathtaking wildlife, fresh harvest and a wide array of outdoor recreation including golf, trekking and horse riding.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,400 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 126 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @Marriott Intl on Twitter and Instagram.
About YTL Hotels
YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-wining resorts, hotels, boutique experiences and Spa Villages with a hospitality footprint across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, France and the United Kingdom, including Pangkor Island Resort, voted the world’s best resort in 2003 by Condé Traveller UK. The group also co-owns the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train. The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the only hotel in Bath to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World’s collection of legendary hotels, was named the 2017 Condé Nast Traveller Awards World’s Top 100. The portfolio also encompasses the ownership management of a number of Marriott properties in Australia and Kuala Lumpur as well as properties under the brand’s prestigious Autograph Collection banner. The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is the latest addition to this partnership. Future plans include the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan which is set to complement YTL Hotels’ master plan for Niseko Village.
With each new experience that it presents, the company strives to embrace and highlight the natural essence of culture, character and tradition of its surroundings. YTL Hotels is the hospitality arm of YTL Corporation Berhad.
2017-18 First What's On Issue is Out!
Make sure to get your essential guide to Niseko!
The first What's On 2017-18 Winter issue is out! The guide includes all the opening dates for the hot spots in town, listings of what's new this season, a simple 10 helpful Japanese phrases to help you get around Niseko and many more.
Make sure to get a copy while you are in town, or you can download it here.
New Sushi Restaurant Wakatake Opens tomorrow, 5th Dec!
Famous Sapporo Maruyama's well-known restaurant, "Sushi Wakatake", will open tomorrow, 5th Dec on the 3rd floor of Odin Place. Fresh seasonal nigiri sushi and Japanese course meals prepared for you by top-class chefs.
Find out more details here!
2017-18 Winter Bus Schedule in Kutchan & Niseko area!
Convinient transporation between Kutchan downtown and Niseko Hirafu area!
Coming to Niseko this winter? Use the shuttle bus 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 different places all around town!
Download the PDF here!
World Ski Awards 2017
World Ski Awards 2017 winners have been announced!
Congratulations to The Vale Niseko for winning Japan's Best Ski Boutique Hotel and Sekka Kan for winning Japan's Best Ski Chalet! Find out more about the the World Ski Awards and the winning properties!
Experience Niseko 2017-18 Now Available!
Pick up your free copy of the new Experience Niseko Magazine.
Experience Niseko's Winter 2017/18 magazine is now available throughout the Niseko area; it's your ultimate guide to Niseko! The free publication can be picked up in local stores, restaurants, supermarkets, activity centres and cafes.
It includes everything you need to know about Niseko including what's on, where to go, what to taste, exclusive interviews with Niseko's local movers and shakers and of course, Niseko's famous snow!
Find out more here!
2017-18 Niseko Grand Hirafu Shuttle Info
Guide to free shuttle buses!
The free shuttles in Hirafu and to HANAZONO will begin from Sat, 2nd Dec and end on Sun, 8th Apr, 2018.
Operating hours for Grand Shuttle Bus (in Hirafu Village): 8:30~16:30.
Operating hours for HANAZONO Shulttle Bus (to HANAZONO): 7:50~17:10.
Please DO NOT carry large luggage (i.e. suitcases, skis or snowboard bags, etc) to board the shuttles.
You can find the shuttle info on link here.
Kamori Kanko and NISADE Partnership Launches Groundbreaking Hokkaido Development The Vale Rusutsu
Kamori Kanko, Hokkaido’s leading private tourism company and once the USA’s largest ski resort operator, has partnered with award-winning developers Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] of The Vale Niseko fame for the strategic development of flagship Rusutsu Resort.
The first phase of development is valued at circa USD 200 million and includes luxury hotel The Vale Rusutsu and a bespoke
onsen and spa facility. Additional phases scheduled for release in 2018 will include new retail and entertainment developments and further hotel facilities, estimated at circa USD 500 million.
Kamori Kanko President Kimihito Kamori said Rusutsu Resort’s unique operation necessitated long-term planning for redevelopment.
“Unlike the structure of other Hokkaido resorts, we own Rusutsu in its entirety, including the resort, ski lifts, golf courses and theme park,” said Mr. Kamori.
“Subsequently, Rusutsu’s redevelopment requires a highly strategic approach and we found the perfect partner in NISADE, who have been instrumental in identifying the path to executing Rusutsu’s long-term growth plan.”
NISADE Chairman Jonathan Martin said the plans for the future of Rusutsu Resort include groundbreaking tourism developments on a regional and national level.
“The plan includes a strong bid platform for one of the upcoming Integrated Resort Licenses for Japan – possibly one of the first casinos in the country,” said Mr. Martin.
“We’re also excited to offer private ownership within Rusutsu Resort; a new way for property owners to partner directly with the resort operator.”
Master planned 30 years ago, Rusutsu Resort remains Hokkaido’s largest all season resort, comprised of four golf courses, a
theme park and extensive ski areas.
Supported by Hokkaido’s growing popularity as a travel destination and Prime Minister Abe’s focus on inbound tourism, Rusutsu
represents a significant year-round opportunity in the Japanese leisure industry.
The combined ski resorts of Niseko, Kiroro and the new-look Rusutsu are set to become the most desirable ski region in Asia, rivalling the multi-resort destinations of North America.
Kamori Kanko and NISADE’s announcement coincided with the 2017 World Ski Awards, where Rusutsu was crowned Japan’s
Best Ski Resort and The Vale Niseko retained its title of Japan’s Best Boutique Ski Hotel.
The partners’ acclaimed credentials ensure that Rusutsu’s future provides a robust and sustainable environment for guests
and investors.
For further information contact:
Jonathan Martin, Yi-Mei Lee or Hisatake Kamori
Email: enquiries@thevalerusutsu.com
Phone: +81 136 23 1724
