Hokkaido International School Niseko Seasonal School Program Spring and Summer 2014
Set in the superb surroundings of Niseko, why not let your kids join H.I.S Seasonal Schools?
Hokkaido International School Niseko (H.I.S) is running Spring and Summer Seasonal Schools this year. This school is aimed at children who want to come to Niseko to enjoy the beautiful setting, learn English and at the same time have the feeling of being abroad. A native teacher will create a fun and active learning environment for you – a perfect chance have fun, think and learn at the same time! Local children are also welcome to the program!
For the program details and schedule, please refer to the flyer below or contact the school directly.
Contact and Application details Phone: 0136-55-5252 (bilingual)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hisniseko.com
“Niseko Charity 2014” and the donation of charity auction item
Immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, professional skiers and snowboarders started working together to hold a charity ride and a charity auction as early as late March. They have continued their efforts with the support of local groups related to tourism.
The third charity auction is now scheduled. We’re now collecting charity items from everyone to support the auction (individuals and companies). We’re waiting for items that are expected to fetch high prices, such as accommodation coupons, meal tickets and so on. We would appreciate your cooperation and participation.
Date: April 6 (Sun.)
Place: Grand Hirafu
Events: 9:00-10:45 Charity ride with professional snowboarders and skiers
11:00-13:00 Charity auction
Reception desk:
Those who would like to participate in the Charity ride are accepted at the special tent in front of the Base ticket box office in Niseko. Participation fee: 500 yen + small contribution
■Contact: Kutchan Tourism Assoc. (Sato)
TEL： 0136-22-3344
E-mail： [email protected]
The money raised from the event will be donated to the Fukushima Indoor park project association.
★If you have some items to offer to the auction, we’d appreciate it if you could take the trouble to contact the office below or bring the items directly to Sun Sport Land Kutchan by April 4 (Fri.).
Lift operation period 2014
Niseko United and Moiwa Ski Resort lift operation period
-Niseko HANAZONO Resort: April 6, 2014
-Niseko Mt.Resort Grand Hirafu: May 6, 2014
-Niseko Village: Winter period by April 6 and Spring term starts from April 26 to May 6.
-Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort: May 6, 2014
-Moiwa Ski Resort : March 31
Night operating period: March 22, 2014. (Grand Hirafu/Niseko Village/Annupuri)
Lift operation period 2014
Niseko United and Moiwa Ski Resort lift operation period
-Niseko HANAZONO Resort: April 6, 2014
-Niseko Mt.Resort Grand Hirafu: May 6, 2014
-Niseko Village: Winter period by April 6 and Spring term starts from April 26 to May 6.
-Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort: May 6, 2014
-Moiwa Ski Resort : March 31
Night operating period: March 22, 2014. (Grand Hirafu/Niseko Village/Annupuri)
Rusutsu Bus Packaged Tour
Niseko – Rusutsu One day bus tour!!
■Period：13 Mar ～23 Mar 2014 and will extend the period depends on the reservation situation after 24th March. Reservation required.
■Fare： Adults 6,400yen included round trip bus ticket and ski pass, younger age child 3,200yen.
For make a reservation, please contact the Niseko Ground Service :TEL +81 136 557 007 from 8am to 5pm
■Time Schedule
●NIseko ⇒ Rusutsu
8：00 Dep. NIseko Grand Hotel
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8：30 Dep. Niseko Grand HIRAHU （Welcom Center）
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Rusutsu Resort
●Rusutsu ⇒ Niseko
16：45 Dep. Rusutsu Resort
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Niseko Grand HIRAHU （Welcom Center）
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NIseko Grand Hotel
Niseko Hirafu Police Letter, 5 March 2014
NISEKO POLICE LETTER 5th March 2014
Rush of ski and snowboard theft
March has come, and ski and snowboard theft has occurred in succession in the ski resort while Kutchan Police have patrolled this area to maintain the security. Please keep your valuable equipment safe. Your ski and snowboard equipment is valuable, and theft can be devastating. Whenever possible, keep your skis and snowboard locked.
Save the future of Niseko
A lot of people have visited Niseko this season. We hope that not only tourists but people working in this area enjoyed great powder snow and night life. On the other hand, it is a sad fact that trouble broke out. The number of troubles continues its steady rise. There may come some serious problems at some point.
It’s almost the end of this season but many tourists will still come. Let’s cooperate to save the future of Niseko.
Niseko Hirafu Police Letter, 8 March 2014
NISEKO POLICE LETTER 5th March 2014
Rush of ski and snowboard theft
March has come, and ski and snowboard theft has occurred in succession in the ski resort while Kutchan Police have patrolled this area to maintain the security. Please keep your valuable equipment safe. Your ski and snowboard equipment is valuable, and theft can be devastating. Whenever possible, keep your skis and snowboard locked.
Save the future of Niseko
A lot of people have visited Niseko this season. We hope that not only tourists but people working in this area enjoyed great powder snow and night life. On the other hand, it is a sad fact that trouble broke out. The number of troubles continues its steady rise. There may come some serious problems at some point.
It’s almost the end of this season but many tourists will still come. Let’s cooperate to save the future of Niseko.
65th Sapporo snow festival – Discover the wonderland!
One of Japan’s largest winter events with over two million people coming to see the hundreds of beautiful snow statues and ice sculptures throughout the city. For seven days in February (5th-11th), Sapporo transform into a winter dreamland of crystal-like ice, white snow, people, food and fun! There are three main areas which the festival covers; Odori Park, home of the largest sculptures, ice skating rink, concerts and a delicious international food fair. Then down the road in Susukino is the immaculate display of technically perfect and visually magnificent ice carvings, some of which feature real crab, squid and salmon encased inside. Then over at the Tsudome area is where you will find a kiddies adventure land of snow, ice sculptures, snow maze, tube slides, snow rafting, food and entertainment throughout the day.
SkiJapan.com will be running bus trips from Niseko to Sapporo on the 6th & 10th.
65th Sapporo snow festival – Discover the wonderland!
One of Japan’s largest winter events with over two million people coming to see the hundreds of beautiful snow statues and ice sculptures throughout the city. For seven days in February (5th-11th), Sapporo transform into a winter dreamland of crystal-like ice, white snow, people, food and fun! There are three main areas which the festival covers; Odori Park, home of the largest sculptures, ice skating rink, concerts and a delicious international food fair. Then down the road in Susukino is the immaculate display of technically perfect and visually magnificent ice carvings, some of which feature real crab, squid and salmon encased inside. Then over at the Tsudome area is where you will find a kiddies adventure land of snow, ice sculptures, snow maze, tube slides, snow rafting, food and entertainment throughout the day.
SkiJapan.com will be running bus trips from Niseko to Sapporo on the 6th & 10th.
Niseko Geisha are back with new activities
Brand new! We’ve set up a geisha bar in Kutchan.
This is a fun and cheap way to meet a geisha for those on a budget. the Geisha Bar is No.27 in the Kutchan section of the Niseko Resort Map.
Please refer to the PDF file.
Geisha school
Aithough geisha training is usually secret, the Niseko Geisha are allowing tourists to come to see lessons from 1:30PM to 3:30PM. Children are welcome.
You’ll be able to see geisha practice singing, shamisen, flute, drums and dancing.
Please refer to the PDF file.
Banquets
We also offer our regular banquets.
There are two styles:
1. The geisha can visit you at your ski lodge (with or without a catered dinner).
2. You can come to kutchan for a traditional Japanese meal in a beautiful restaurant with geisha entertainment.
To hire her as an entertainer, to take a geisha lesson, please contact.
TEL: 090-6046-9708
SAYKI www.sayuki.net
