"Hatsumoude" (Traditional New Year's shrine visit) at Yamada Shrine, 1 January
"Hatsumoude" is the first visit of the year to a Shinto shrine. While you're in Japan, why not experience the New Year in a traditional Japanese way?
Yamada Shrine is located in the Hirafu area (please see the map below) and will welcome visitors who wish to pray for happiness in the coming year.
Those who visit the shrine between midnight and 2am on 1 January 2016 will be offered free "sacred sake"! Yakitori, sweet sake (traditional New Year's drink), and butajiru (pork miso soup) stalls will be on site, too!
For more information, please contact Kutchan Tourism Association on 0136-22-3344 or email to [email protected]
NPB publications will be ready soon!!
The most essential publications(W&D, Area Guide, Resort Map and Transport Guide 2015-16 season) will be arrived to Niseko area on Friday, 24 November, 2015. Picking up available on Friday afternoon, 24 Nov, 2015 at tourism office below. For queries, please contact to NPB office, TEL0136-21-255, [email protected]
- Kutchan Town Office
- Kutchan tourism association
- Niseko tourism association
- Niseko Town Office
- Rankoshi Town Office
- NPB Office
■ Wine&Dine and Area Guide (Web magazine: Hokkaido e-book)
*2015-16 version will be available from 12 November, 2015
■ Resort Map and Transport Guide
Here is the link:
・2015-2016 Resort Map link(English)
・2015-2016 Resort Map link (Japanese)
・2015-2016 JR & Bus timetables link
Christmas in Niseko Village
December 24th, 2015 Christmas Event at Niseko Village
- Reindeer Photo Session - Take a photo memento with Santa and his reindeer (17:30～17:45)
- Christmas Night Santa will drop in with gifts for the little ones! @(1)Hilton Niseko Village 1F lounge 17:00～17:20, (2)The Green Leaf Hotel 1F lounge 18:30～19:00,
- Christmas Fireworks (start 20:20)
Contact: http://www.niseko-village.com/en/index.html
New Year's Eve Event in Niseko Village
Hilton Count Down Fireworks
A gorgeous display of "hanabi" to ring in the New Year in style with your loved ones.
- Date & Hours:December 31, 2015 Start at 24:00
- Place: Hilton Niseko Village
Contact: http://www.niseko-village.com/en/index.html
Niseko 1 Coin Festival
Eat local, Drink local, Repeat!
...and all for 1 Coin (¥500)
Niseko Cellars - Come wine with us for the last time this summer! Next to Niseko brew, get ready for a special bottle only opened for you, only that night!
Niseko Green Farm Cafe - Keep your friends close, but your Farmers closer! Delicious local ingredients and top-notch BBQ by Dennis van Der Brink!
Toshiro's Bar - A balanced diet is a Cocktail in each hand. Especially if you get them for 1 Coin only and from master Toshiro!
There is no sincerer love, than the love of food & drink. Hence come join us for the simple pleasures of life in excellent company!
Japanese Language Education Program in Hirafu
Winter season coming soon, if you need take a Japanese conversation programs for your business, it'll be work well and FREE!! For further information please check the flyer attached or contact to SIL Sapporo Nihongo Gakko. All programs will be held at San Sports Land in Kutchan town on 3, 10,17 Oct (3 times).
Application Contact: SIL Sapporo Nihongo Gakko (TEL/FAX 011-614-1101, [email protected])
1F, Bell Idai Mae 291, Minami2 Nishi18, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi 060-0062
- 2015JapaneseLanguageEducationProgram （PDF形式：166KB）
- application form(pdf) （PDF形式：110KB）
- application form(word) （ワード形式：32KB）
Cow Parade Niseko Auction
COW Parade Niseko 2015 Silent Auction 01 Sep – 01 Oct
A big part of the Cow Parade event is the Charity Auction, this is when we give the public, private companies or any Cow fans an opportunity to buy a Cow by bidding in an Auction.
All the money raised through the auction is donated to a very worthy, Tokyo based Charity Shine On! Kids and will go towards helping kids with serious illness in 15 Hospitals country wide.
This is how the auction works!
- Visit the Cow Parade Niseko Auction page
- Choose the Cow you would like to bid on
- Current Bid can be seen below each Cow Name
- Submit your Bid by filling in the form
FunkTREAL ~Montreal Street Food Night feat. DJ Ruby Jane~
IKI presents Montreal Street Food Night featuring our special guest from Montreal, DJ Ruby Jane!
Ruby Jane (WEFUNK Radio - Montreal) brings funky, uplifting and fresh vibes to Niseko.
funk, boogie, hip hop,indie rock, soul, new jack swing, R&B!
Montreal street food available from 6pm...
Cherry Bomb Chili Poutine 600yen
Original Poutine 600yen
House Smoked Salmon Bagel 650yen
Banh Mi ~ Vietnamese Style Pork Baguette~ 700yen
Lamb Shoulder Pita Sandwich 750yen
Falafel Pita Sandwich 750yen
Shrimp & Veggie Spring Roll 500yen
Buffalo Wings, Home Made Hot Sauce 700yen
Chicken Satay with Almond Sauce 600yen
and for the sweet tooth we have Turkish Delight for 300yen!!!
Sapporo Classic 400yen
Rogue Yellow Snow 700yen
Canadian Caesar
CC & Dry
Canadian Whiskey Sour
and more.
Sun 30 August
Food 6pm ~ / DJ 7pm ~ 11pm
￥1000 w/ 1 drink
@ Shiki Niseko 1F, 190-4, Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho. (北海道虻田郡倶知安町字山田190-4 四季ニセコ 1F)
Snow Castle Summer Specials @Chalet Ivy a Niseko Hotel
1) Wind Garden
Come and enjoy the great selection of wine and snacks at the deck of Chalet Ivy!
At 16:00-18:00, Every Friday and Saturday
Except Aug 22nd and rainy days.
2) August Lunch & Dinner Fair at Snow Castle (within Hotel Chalet Ivy)
Specials are offering at the limited times.
For inquiries and reservations, call Hotel Chalet Ivy 0136-22-1123
