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
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Time & Date : 4:30-7:30pm, 16 January, 2014
Location: Half moon lake located at bottm of Mt. Youtei
For queries, please contact the fastfun.jp +81 136 214 070
[email protected]
Early bird starts!! Grand Hirafu
This means premium lift operation which starts at an earlier time than regular lift operation in Niseko.
Different people enjoy it in different ways, from the fresh powder in the early morning after a snowfall, to pleasant cruising on the sparkling compacted slopes!
Why not check it out?
Operation period: Sat. Jan. 11 to Sun. Feb. 2, 2014
Operation time: 8:00am to 8:20am
Lift in operation: Ace Quad Lift #2 (Center 4)
Available courses:
Super, Furiko, Green, Alpen, Sennoki (Five courses)
Special ticket sales counter: Ace Lift Ticket Sales (in front of Hotel Niseko Alpen)
Special ticket sales time: 7:45am to 8:15am
Special ticket price: 500 yen
Notes:
*1 Normal lift tickets will also be on sale, but you can only ride lifts with normal tickets from 8:30am and after.
*2 Early Morning skiing may be canceled or the time may be altered due to weather conditions.
*3 During Early Morning time, you cannot ride the lifts using normal lift tickets or season lift tickets.
*4 The King side (Kokutai and Kogen courses) is not available during Early Morning.
For queries, please contact the Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu.
Kids play space opens at NAC!!
For further information, please contact the NAC Niseko Adventure Centre.
Celebrate the New Year at Hanazono with a traditional Sake ‘Cask Opening’ Ceremony!
We will be breaking open a cask of Sake at Hanazono 308 from 10:00am, January 1, 2014. Join us with a free cup of sake for good health and fortune for the New Year ahead!
Date: Wednesday Jan 1, 2014
Time: 10:00am
Place: Hanazono 308 Restaurant
Contact: 0136 23 0103
Year End & New Year Events in the Village
Year End & New Year Events in the Village
Series of fun and exciting events are lined up during New Year festive period – Touch Ski Run, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, New Year’s Sunrise Gondola Ride and many more. Early Morning Gondola is a must try for powder lovers.
For more information, please visit
http://www.niseko-village.com/en/events/index.html
Year End & New Year Events in the Village
Year End & New Year Events in the Village
Series of fun and exciting events are lined up during New Year festive period – Touch Ski Run, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, New Year’s Sunrise Gondola Ride and many more. Early Morning Gondola is a must try for powder lovers.
For more information, please visit
http://www.niseko-village.com/en/events/index.html
