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Set in a spectacular natural landscape with stunning views across the Annupuri ranges and Mount Yotei, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono embodies personal luxury for global connoisseurs. A true year-round mountain resort offers every traveller pleasant surprises of Hokkaido. Relax in spacious rooms and suites, enjoy the taste of Hokkaido at our exclusive collection of restaurants, or jump out to Hanazono Resort for more fun activities.

Stay 3 Pay 2 at Park Hyatt Niseko

Stay longer to enjoy true Hokkaido. Park Hyatt Niseko offers a complimentary 3rd-night stay this summer. Either pleasure of staying in spacious rooms or suites, visit our sanctuary of serenity – The Spa with personalized service and Hot spring bath; zip down the longest zipline in Asia at Hanazono resort, 18-hole golf rounds, rafting or duckying in Shiribeshi river, you will find 3 nights are not even long enough.

Hotel website: https://www.hyatt.com/ja-JP/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph
Reservations：0136-27-1233

Stay & Play Golf Package

Fine-tune your game and challenge yourself at Hanazono Golf while staying at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono. Hanazono Golf has 18 holes to test and entertain golfers. Set in Niseko’s beautiful nature featuring a spring water creek and natural birch forest, it offers stunning vistas of Mt. Yotei and the surrounding Annupuri mountain ranges. After freshening up from your round, enjoy après-golf at The Bar with a view and a glass of champagne with your party. Experience Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono at its finest when you book our resort Stay and Play Golf Package. The package includes daily breakfast, one round of 18-hole at Hanazono Golf, one complimentary glass of champagne at The Bar, a Gold amenity, and Complimentary transportation between the hotel and Hanazono Golf.

For details, please visit offer page: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/offers

Mountain Lights

An immersive large-scale installation of art of light held in the summer, set in the vast nature of Niseko Hanazono Resort. World-renowned British artist Bruce Munro creates this spectacular outdoor exhibition (1.3 km of light-based artwork) and will return to Niseko on July 1st, 2023. Mountain Lights entrance tickets (1 per registered guest) are offered complimentary to guests staying two or more consecutive nights at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono between July 1st – October 9th, 2023. This complimentary offer is only applicable for stays booked under retail paid rates, not eligible for stays with points redemption or gift certificates. Also, guests must be registered World of Hyatt members (for details, please see World of Hyatt) or enroll upon check-in to qualify for this complimentary offering. For more information, please get in touch with the hotel.

Hotel website: https://www.hyatt.com/ja-JP/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph
Mountain Ligths website: https://mountain-lights.com/en/

Summer Fireworks

In Japanese summer tradition, there are fireworks displays at Niseko Hanazono Resort. From Park Hyatt Niseko, you can enjoy large-scale fireworks in the dark sky – a truly magical moment. Collaborating with Mountain Lights installation art underneath, a truly unique experience awaits. Date: July 16, 22, 29, August 5, 12, September 16 & 23.

HANAZONO SUMMER FIREWOKS 2023 | Hanazono Niseko

Pet Staycation

Enjoy a luxury stay within Hanazono’s pristine nature in our spacious Pet-Friendly rooms. We will prepare welcome doggie amenities, beds, plates, and cleaning sheets to ensure your best friend’s comfort. Walk around the hotel – either 1km of hotel premises or a challenging trekking course of 1.5km. Terms and conditions apply. Please get in touch with the hotel for more details.

Mountain Lights Afternoon Tea ＆ Mountain Lights Evening Tea

Mountain Lights Afternoon Tea & Evening Tea Collaborate with Pierre Hermé Paris, Park Hyatt Niseko’s signature afternoon tea will celebrate the return of the Mountain Lights exhibition. The freshest ingredients of Hokkaido produce, summer fruits, and vegetables are on the menu. A luxurious selection of Pierre Hermé Paris’ gateaux and herb tea from the hotel’s garden makes for a truly indulgent moment. During this period, we also offer a unique combination of supper and afternoon tea in the evening – Evening Tea. Savory appetizer, rich main course, and a selection of Pierre Hermé Paris’ pastries as dessert. An intimate night at The Lounge overlooking Mountain Lights.

Offer period: July 1, 2023 – October 9, 2023
Hours: Mountain Ligths Afternoon Tea 2 pm – 5 pm (Last order 3 pm), Mountain Ligths Evening Tea
5:30 pm-9 pm (Last order 8 pm)
Price: Mountain Ligths Afternoon Tea JPY 5,280, Mountain Ligths Evening Tea JPY 7,700
The price is inclusive of consumption tax and is subject to service charge.
Location ：The Lounge, Hotel lobby floor

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining

Le Petit Chef – Kids cooking class

Park Hyatt Niseko offers Kids’ Culinary Classes on Saturdays between July 1 and October 31. It is a fun and interactive cooking program to inspire young chefs and ignite their passion for culinary arts. Our chefs will guide them through authentic 3 course Italian menu, including Pierre Hermé Paris’ signature desert. At the end of each class, participants will proudly introduce their culinary creations to share with their families. Join us for a delightful journey of flavors and discovery in our Kids’ Culinary Class!

For details and bookings, please visit our website,
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True to the taste – China Kitchen

Experience the very best of China’s rich culinary heritage in Niseko, from Cantonese cuisine faithful to its ingredients’ flavor to Sichuan’s aromatic spiciness. The secret of China Kitchen is all about flavors. From popular Cantonese to trendy Ma-la Sichuan, mouthwatering dishes are genuinely authentic. Experience the best of China’s rich culinary heritage. It is Dim Sum brunch time if you are in Niseko over the weekend! Our ever-popular order-buffet Dim Sum is the talk of the town. Gather around the table and share with your friends and family while chefs are busy around wok and steamers in the open kitchen.

China Kitchen: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/china-kitchen

Teppan

Family-friendly ambiance yet an elegant setting for family dining or intimate dinner – be amazed by dazzling skilled chefs at Teppan. Live cooking right in front of you, fresh ingredients, natural taste, and aroma while conversing with your dedicated chef. Traditional Japanese Teppan-yaki comes from the Sushi counter concept, where all fresh ingredients are prepared right before you. Unlike the usual Teppan restaurant, we prepare everything on the Teppan counter. From the appetizer to the main course, delicately fried rice to the dessert! In close collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris, our chefs create mesmerizing deserts on the teppan you will remember. Teppan opens only with reservations.

Teppan: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/teppan

Wine Spectator Announces Award of Excellence for Teppan at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono

The annual Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine, and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. A wine list must present accurate information to qualify for an award, including vintages and appellations for all selections. Complete with producer names and correct spellings are mandatory, and the list’s overall presentation is also essential. Lists meeting these requirements are judged for one of three awards.

Teppan is one of only 11 restaurants in Japan and the sole winner of the Best of Award of Excellence, categorized as two wine glasses, for “The wine list displays excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and significant vertical depth of top producers, along with the superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine in the cellar and through their service team”.

Led by Chef Sommelier Akihiro Kawamoto, both Teppan and Park Hyatt Niseko’s wine lists hold more than 700 kinds and 8,500 bottles of wines from different regions and countries, committed to serving a unique and matching wine to our guests and a wide range of our gourmet menu.

Unlike the usual Teppan restaurant, we prepare everything on the Teppan counter. From the appetizer to the main course, delicately fried rice to the dessert! In close collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris, our chefs create mesmerizing deserts on the teppan you will remember.

Teppan is accepting bookings until one day prior. For more information and reservation, please call 0136 27 1234 or use online booking.

ABOUT PARK HYATT NISEKO HANAZONO
A Year-Round Luxury Mountain Retreat in Japan’s Premier Ski Destination

Set in a spectacular natural landscape with stunning mountain views including Mount Yotei, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono offers guests enriching experiences steeped in carefully curated art, fine cuisine and contemporary design. This is the third Park Hyatt brand property in Japan after Park Hyatt Tokyo and Park Hyatt Kyoto, bringing the Park Hyatt brand’s refined home-away-from-home hospitality to the northern island of Hokkaido.

For details, please visit our website parkhyattniseko.com

Panaracer Announces Renewed Title Sponsorship 

Agreement for “NISEKO GRAVEL 2023” 

Renowned cycling tire manufacturer Panaracer and cycling events company Hokkaido Events  are excited to announce continued partnership through Panaracerʼs renewed title sponsorship of the Niseko Gravel cycling event. 

This gravel festival event, originally organized as two test events, was first held in October of 2020 with just 5 riders and  was followed by a second edition in 2021 with an impressive turnout of 100 riders. The event has grown from these  humble origins and is now held twice a year, with a ride event in spring and main ride event in autumn. The 2022 Niseko  Gravel Autumn Ride marked the 5th running of the event, and attracted over 300 participants who had the opportunity to  experience the region’s untouched natural beauty, ever-changing landscapes, and thrilling gravel rides. 

The autumn 2023 event will be the sixth edition of this event, and will see the event expand its scale and further solidify  Niseko as the hub of gravel culture in Japan. Like last year, the event will take place over two days (September 23rd and  24th) and will be held at the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort. Riders and attendees will be able to visit the  booths of their favorite gravel cycling and outdoor gravel brands, and will be able to choose from a wide selection of food  trucks offering delicious treats and refreshing drinks. The festival-like atmosphere of this event will showcase the region’s  fast growing gravel scene, and make for an enjoyable experience for locals and visitors alike. 

Panaracer is a leading manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes, headquartered in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture.  Throughout their 70 year history, Panaracer has produced numerous products and has supported the achievements of  riders and teams at the highest levels of cycling. In 2014, Panaracer released their now iconic “GRAVELKING” tire – one  of the first gravel specific tires to hit the market. 9 years later, this tire has gained tremendous popularity the world over, and now boasts a top-class share of the market. 

HOKKAIDO EVENTS was established in 2015 in the international winter resort of Niseko with the aim of further boosting  the region’s tourism industry. The organization now hosts the NISEKO CLASSIC amateur cycling race, an UCI  sanctioned Gran Fondo World Series qualifier that has grown into one of the region’s flagship events. This event, and the  Hokkaido Events organization, aims to enhance the area’s tour industry and to further establish it as a global summer  destination. 

HOKKAIDO EVENTSMinami1-Nishi2 Kutchan Abuta-gun Hokkaido TEL　0136-55-6081 / Email [email protected] 

HOKKAIDO EVENTS engages in various activities, primarily focused on promoting cycling businesses that showcase the  region’s natural beauty. The organization also manages and organizes several small-to-medium-scale events which are  deeply rooted in the local community. The organization’s main event, the “NISEKO CLASSIC”, has seen steady growth in  popularity with the 2023 event (held from June 17th to 18th of 2023) drawing over 1,100 attendees to the region from  throughout Japan and around the world. 

The renewed relationship between Panaracer and HOKKAIDO EVENTS, through Panracer’s continued sponsorship of  NISEKO GRAVEL, represents the organizations’ common goal of establishing a unique, authentic and distinctively  Japanese gravel culture. The two organizations’ share a vision of growing this event, and expanding it to the global  stage, and have reached an agreement for Panaracer’s continued sponsorship of the event. 

As part of Panaracer’s sponsorship, the organization is providing prizes, as well as promotional and financial support.  Sponsorship funds are allocated towards the events’ ride operations, venue festivals and event promotion. Panaracer’s  contributions aim to develop the culture of gravel riding in Japan, fostering its growth and advancement.

Comment from Kazuhiko Konno, Representative director of HOKKAIDO EVENTS 

Japan has been quick to utilize the abundant nature of Hokkaido as part of our nation’s policy to implement “sports  tourism promotion”. 

 As part of this policy, Niseko has risen to global fame, attracting both domestic and international investors, and  advancing the region towards its goal of joining the ranks of other world-renowned resort destinations. 

The Niseko area has long incorporated cycling tourism into its core strategy, and has become a well established  destination for road cycling. HOKKAIDO EVENTS is proud to incorporate the growing genre of gravel cycling into the  region’s wider tourism strategy – an addition that joins the region’s road cycling races and hill climbs, and that places  Niseko shoulder to shoulder with renowned resorts around the world. 

Through our continued sponsorship agreement with the Panaracer Corporation, we are able to create an environment  ripe for the introduction of further cycling categories, and to further grow the diversity of activities in the Niseko area. 

Comment from Ryoichi Yamato, President and CEO of Panaracer 

It is with great pleasure that we announce Panaracers continued title sponsorship of “NISEKO GRAVEL 2023”,an event  organized by HOKKAIDO EVENTS. Gravel riding continues to grow here in Japan, with more and more cyclists out riding  on paved roads, unpaved roads, gravel paths and narrow mountain trails. Gravel riding provides cyclists with the joy of  immersion in natural landscapes, and Niseko’s stunning natural scenery makes it ideal for such experiences. 

We are committed to providing new and exciting ways to enjoy cycling, and we believe that gravel riding is a great way to  experience the outdoors and meet new people. We are looking forward to continuing to support this event and, to seeing  you at the NISEKO GRAVEL 2023!

Niseko resorts and hotels have received over 18 nominations across seven categories at the highly acclaimed 2023 World Ski Awards. This year marks the tenth edition of the awards program, and Niseko has once again demonstrated its dominance by securing an impressive number of nominations and accolades across multiple categories.

Since its inception in 2013, the World Ski Awards have recognized excellence in the ski industry. Niseko United, along with numerous hotels and businesses in the Niseko area, has consistently received nominations in the Japan category, with many achieving remarkable victories. Notably, Niseko United has been honoured as Japan’s best ski resort in consecutive years, winning the prestigious title in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Furthermore, various hotels in the resort area have triumphed in the world category and consistently emerged as winners in the “Japan’s Best” category since the awards’ inception.

This year’s nominations for Niseko resorts and hotels surpassed expectations, totalling over 18 nominations spread across seven categories. This impressive recognition underscores the unwavering commitment of the Niseko community to delivering exceptional experiences and upholding the highest industry standards. It further solidifies Niseko’s position as a premier global skiing destination.

“We are very pleased that Niseko’s remarkable achievements are once again recognised at the World Ski Awards,” said Acme Wu, Chief Marketing Officer at Niseko Tourism. “These accolades reflect the collective efforts and dedication of our entire community, including Niseko United and our members. We are proud to work alongside all the businesses in making Niseko an extraordinary winter paradise.”

Nominations:

• Japan’s Best Ski Resort 2023
  • Niseko United
• Japan’s Best Ski Hotel 2023
  • Chatrium Niseko
  • Hilton Niseko Village
  • Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono
  • The Green Leaf Niseko Village
• Japan’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2023
  • HakuVillas
  • Higashiyama Niseko Village, A Ritz Carlton Reserve
  • MUSE Niseko
  • The Vale Niseko
  • Zaborin
• Japan’s Best Ski Chalet 2023
  • Aspect
  • Hakuchozan
  • Kozue
• World’s Best New Ski Hotel 2023
  • Setsu Niseko
• World’s Best New Ski Chalet 2023
  • Tsubasa Chalet at Hanaridge
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent 2023
  • Explore Niseko
  • Japan Ski Experience
  • Powderlife

About Niseko Tourism:
Niseko Tourism is the official destination marketing organisation for the Niseko area. It is a non-profit, member-based marketing organisation that was established in 2007 and now represents over 400 members in and outside the region.

Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+81)136-21-2551
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This year Summerlife will be bilingual for the first time as Niseko businesses demand Japanese language information for customers.

Summerlife is the sister publication of Niseko’s popular Powderlife winter magazine.

During COVID publisher Niseko Media printed Powderlife in Japanese to help attract Japanese customers.

Now Summerlife follows suit, this time with English and Japanese together in the one bilingual magazine.

Summerlife Editor Kristian Lund said before COVID Powderlife was online in Japanese and Chinese, but the hardcopy only printed in English. 

“COVID allowed us an opportunity to focus on the Japanese market which has been fantastic for Niseko,” Mr Lund said. 

“While we printed the hardcopy Powderlife in Japanese, other businesses ramped up their Japanese language marketing material, and Niseko Tourism pivoted almost wholly towards targeting the domestic market.

“It was a demanding and difficult period, but now everyone in Niseko is benefitting from huge growth in domestic traveller numbers – it’s like a whole new market for us.

“This is especially important outside of winter with the boost in green season visitation leading to Summerlife’s evolution as a bilingual magazine.”

Niseko Tourism Chief Marketing Officer Acme Wu said Japanese visitor numbers had increased significantly since before COVID, and Summerlife was an important marketing tool to ensure this growth continued.

“Summerlife acts like an all-in-one marketing showcase for Niseko’s green season,” said Ms Wu. 

“The stunning photography and articles showcase the best of Niseko in one professionally produced package.

“With up-to-date information about events, restaurants and real estate listings, it is also the best local guide to summer for visitors when they are in Niseko.”

Mr Lund said Powderlife and Summerlife were the only professionally produced, independent magazines representing all businesses in Niseko:

• Editor – Kristian Lund is a former News Ltd newspaper journalist;
• Photo Editor – Aaron Jamieson is a National Geographic-published photographer;
• Editorial Manager – Chika Lund is a fourth-generation Niseko-resident working on several local tourism advisory boards;
• Japanese Editorial Advisor – Hiroki Yanagisawa is a journalist and media professional;
• Designer – Nobi Kashiwagi is the former Art Director for Vogue Magazine US.

Summerlife is also translated into traditional Chinese with 3,000 copies printed and distributed in Hong Kong and other Asian countries.

Media Inquiries:

Kristian Lund
[email protected]

080 4047 5615

Flywire is a payment platform for travel companies that provides customers with secure and streamlined ways to pay, so you can focus on what you do best–building unforgettable experiences, dedicated to international travels and businesses in Niseko.

We’re super excited to share our annual luxury travel report with you, What will define luxury travel in 2023. In our second annual report, we surveyed more than 600 luxury travelers from the United States to understand what they’re doing, where they’re going and how they will make their travel decisions in 2023.

We found that luxury travelers are ready to spend more time and money traveling in 2023–providing ample evidence of the resilience of the travel economy. Hybrid and flexible work, plus a level of comfort in stacking business and leisure travel, are giving space for longer and more frequent getaways, and making destinations that may be in their off-seasons appealing year-round.

This report is a must-read for agents and travel providers as it looks at the spending patterns, destination plans, and must-haves for luxury travelers in 2023.

In this interactive report, you can expect to learn:

• How much do luxury travelers plan to spend on their trips in 2023, and where do they want to travel to?
• How are flexible and hybrid work arrangements affecting luxury travel?
• How do luxury travelers view travel agents and advisors and what do they need in 2023?

How are luxury travelers looking at group travel, and what once-in-a-lifetime events are on their lists?

BANGKOK, Thailand — Organisers of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards have opened the call for entries for Greater Niseko at an opportune time for the world-renowned Japanese holiday property market.

The 5th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) are now accepting entries ahead of their presentation on Friday, 8 December 2023. The awards will be announced on an international stage at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok in Thailand, where the best of the best in the region’s real estate will gather to celebrate industry excellence. Submissions are accepted online via: asiapropertyawards.com/

The emergence of increasingly upscale communities and easy access for Asian tourists and second-home buyers continue to contribute to Niseko’s ascent, according to research from Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards.

With significant infrastructure developments in the pipeline, including a bullet-train route from Tokyo and a new regional highway, as well as a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, Greater Niseko is bound for greater prominence in the coming years. While foreign families and individual investors continue to be the primary property buyers in the area, Greater Niseko is seeing renewed interest from Japanese individual and corporate buyers, many of whom are increasingly drawn to the area’s emerging enclaves.

Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “With its world-class hotels and hospitality projects, Greater Niseko continues to be a significant player in Asia’s property landscape, capturing the attention of investors, as well as the judges for the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards. As cross-border travel resumes in Japan, we eagerly anticipate the rebound of tourism in Greater Niseko, and are pleased to recognise and award the development and design firms that are revitalising one of the world’s premier ski resort destinations.”

Key dates for the 2023 edition:
15 September 2023 – Entries Close
2-13 October 2023 – Site Inspections
18 October 2023 – Final Judging

8 December 2023 – Gala Event and Awards Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand
8 December 2023 – Regional Grand Final Gala Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand

The public are encouraged to submit their nominations before the deadline of entries on 15 September 2023 here: asiapropertyawards.com/nominations

New chairperson elected

Experts in real estate consultancy, design, and other fields have been assembled to form a panel of judges who will participate in a fair, transparent process of selecting the award recipients. This year, Eddie Guillemette, CEO of Midori no Ki (MnK), will serve as the new chairperson of the independent panel of judges, succeeding Bill Barnett, founder and managing director of C9 Hotelworks, who will remain on the panel.

Eddie Guillemette said: “I’m delighted to announce the resumption of the search for outstanding developments, companies, and design practices in Greater Niseko through the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, in collaboration with an esteemed panel of independent judges. With the revitalisation of Japan’s tourism sector and its close association with the real estate industry, we hold a positive outlook for the Greater Niseko property market this year.”

Bill Barnett said: “Niseko is Asia’s leading alpine real estate market and on the cusp of even greater things with a pipeline of international hotel brands such as Six Senses and Capella adding traction to the branded residences sector. We are optimistic of a significant market uplift this year based on very strong fundamentals.”

The nominees shortlisted by the judges will be able to showcase their companies and projects to a wide network of property seekers, real estate agents, banks and valuers, and enterprises served by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company.

Supervised by HLB, the global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, the awards programme makes full use of a professionally run judging system, with an established reputation for credibility and integrity.

Representation for Greater Niseko

Main winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) will qualify to compete with the region’s best at the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which will also be held in Bangkok, Thailand on 8 December 2023.

Greater Niseko was represented last year at the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final with Andaru Collection Niseko by Blue Waves Group winning both the Best Completed Housing/Landed Development (Asia) and Best Housing/Landed Interior Design (Asia) awards. Also representing Greater Niseko, HakuVillas by H2 Group won the Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) award.

Established in 2005, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards continue to reward high-calibre work within the industry, encompassing property development, construction, architecture, interior design, and sustainable building practices. The series initially covered Southeast Asia and has expanded over the years to include the region’s dynamic property markets, including Australia, China, and India.

Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 5th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) are supported by official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partner Powderlife; supporting association Niseko Tourism; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.