Chalet Ivy ー 調理（補助）スタッフ［正社員］募集！！
シャレーアイビーヒラフはグランヒラフスキー場からわずか3分の距離に位置するスモールラグジュアリーホテルです。
今年で開業10周年をむかえ、全てのお客様に「我が家のように過ごしていただく」というコンセプトのもと、小さなホテルだからこそ実現できる一人一人に合わせた和心を添えたおもてなしと質の高いサービスにより、まるで自分の別荘の様な居心地の良さを備えた癒しの空間をご提供しております。
https://www.chaletivy.com/ja/hirafu/
◆◆◆充実した福利厚生◆◆◆
☆社会保険完備！
☆スタッフ寮からホテルまでは徒歩20分 (応相談)！
☆ご自宅から車通勤可（交通費支給）！
☆英会話無料レッスンあり（外国人向け日本語レッスンも）！
☆夏はレストランシェフによる美味しいまかない付（有料）！
☆誕生日休暇、リフレッシュ休暇あり！
☆従業員割引など、各種スタッフ特典あり！
詳しくは面接時にお尋ねください。
【役職/雇用形態】
レストラン調理（補助）スタッフ（正社員）
※パートタイム希望の方は応相談
【給与】
月給210,000円～350,000円
※経験・能力により応相談
【勤務時間】
1年単位の変形労働時間制、シフト制
6:00-22:00の内実働8時間
【就業場所】
ホテルシャレーアイビーヒラフ
北海道虻田郡倶知安町ニセコひらふ1条3丁目6-32
【仕事内容】
ホテル内レストランにおける調理（補助）業務、キッチン業務
・料理の仕込み（食材準備、下ごしらえ）
・食器準備、盛り付け
・宿泊ゲストの朝食調理
・まかない調理
・食材の在庫管理・発注
・厨房内の清掃と衛生管理
・その他の付随する業務
※経験、能力により、ランチ・ディナーの調理も担当したいただく可能性がございます。
【求める人材】
・調理経験者優遇（調理師免許の有無は不問です）！
・美味しい料理を通して人を喜ばせたい方！
・北海道の食材を使った料理に興味がある方！
・チームワークを重視し、他のスタッフとも円滑なコミュニケーションが取れる方
・上司や周りに対し、報告・連絡・相談がきちんとできる方
・シフト勤務に抵抗のない方
・PCスキルがある方（業務上、簡単な入力作業あり）
・英会話ができれば尚可
【休暇・休日】
年間休日105日（シフト制）、年次有給休暇、慶弔休暇、傷病休暇、出産育児休暇、リフレッシュ休暇、誕生日休暇、他。
※有給休暇の取得を奨励しています。
※ホテルは年に２回・各２週間メンテナンスの為に閉館するので、長期休暇を取得しやすい環境下です。
【待遇・福利厚生】
・社会保険完備
・評価制度による賞与及び給与査定（各年に一度）
・スタッフ寮有（応相談）
・交通費支給
・制服支給
・月に1回レベル別無料英会話/日本語レッスン開催
・食事支給有（有料）
・各種従業員割引、スタッフ特典（冬季にはスキーレンタル割引、リフトパス補助有）
・各種慶弔見舞金
・赴任旅費
【応募方法】
写真付き履歴書を[email protected]までお送りください。
求人に関するお問い合わせは 0136-22-1125 （岡田 育実 / 信太 絢）まで。
LifeBag Announces New Music Service
LifeBag Co., Ltd. has started the business “Life with Classic” in August 2021, which delivers top-notch musicians active in Sapporo to the Niseko Kutchan area.
”Three characteristics of “Life with Classic”
・We will deliver performances by professional musicians active in Sapporo and top-notch musicians based in Sapporo.
・LIfeBag Co., Ltd. will act as a coordinator and propose a production that meets your wishes.
・You can enjoy watching while enjoying food and alcohol.
《Life with Classic》 Birth/Background
In preparation for the construction of hotels and residences in the Niseko Kutchan area and the inbound CS sales battle, the live performance by a famous classical musician will attract customers with the aim of creating an extraordinary feeling and giving a further style to the story of the (hotel) facility. We will help you.
In addition, from the perspective of preventing the spread of infection, we plan a minimal event so that musicians who have lost places to perform due to the spread of new coronavirus infections and people who are forced to refrain from holding events can live as brightly as possible.
How to use “Life with Classic” / usage scene
Niseko Kutchan area, Sapporo area *Furano is also planned
Hotels, condominiums, restaurants, hospitals/welfare facilities, small event venues
Home, villa, party production
*The performer and the coordinator in charge will visit you. Depending on the situation, we may ask only the performers.
*Jazz, Japanese instruments, and tango are also available.
[Reservation reception method]
Reservation method: Please fill in the necessary information on the homepage “Inquiry” form and we will contact you.
Hilton Niseko Village - Appointment of New General Manager - Anthony Marrinan
Anthony Marrinan, Appointment of New General Manager
Hilton Niseko Village is pleased to announce Anthony Marrinan (Hereinafter referred to as Tony) has been appointed as the new General Manager.
Tony who has more than 25 years experience as General Manager, started his career in hospitality from a traditional hotel in the UK. After he experienced various roles in the industry, he took his first role as General Manager at the hotel managed by Forte Hotel Group in UK, Australia. In 2009, he opened InterContinental Sanya Resort in China and InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam successfully as General Manager.
From 2013, he joined Hilton and he was assigned to cluster General Manager of Conrad Dalian and Hilton Dalian. In 2017, he became Area General Manager of Beijing and was leading entire Hilton hotels in Beijing.
From now on he will be leading Hilton Niseko Village which is located in the world famous snow resort “Niseko”, and the hotel has 506 rooms, 6 restaurants and large banquet spaces. Tony said “I am so much looking forward to living in Japan and enjoying the beauty of Niseko and Hokkaido. The ski in / ski out Hilton Niseko Village has long been a favourite for international and domestic guests and I am looking forward to welcoming guests from all over the world in search of the best powder snow.”
About Hilton Niseko Village
Hilton Niseko Village, which opened on 1 July 2008, overlook magnificent views of Mt. Yotei and offer a rich and varied activity menu with seasonal attractions from skiing and snowboarding on world-class powder snow in winter to gold, horse riding, rafting, tennis and hiking in summer. The hotel offers a relaxed lobby with fireplace, spacious modern rooms, a restaurant and bar serving international flavours, and natural hot springs. Hilton Niseko Village is the perfect place to stay in Niseko. For more information on Hilton Niseko Village please visit the website.
About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests’ evolving needs. With nearly 600 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at hiltonhotels.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channel have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts at stories.hilton.com/hhr, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2022-23 Winter Season Guide - Everything you need
2022-23 Winter Season Guide
Everything you need for the winter season
We’ve put everything you need for the 2022-2023 winter season in Niseko all in one place. Our comprehensive list includes important info like transport, maps, lifts, dining and more.
We know there’s a lot of information available, so we’ve made it easier than ever to navigate your journey through Niseko.
1. Transport
Getting to Niseko
There are a number of ways to get to Niseko, but the most popular and easiest way is to catch a bus from New Chitose Airport to Niseko. There are a number of bus companies operating this route including Chuo Bus, White Liner, and The Hokkaido Resort Liner. We strongly recommend booking in advance to ensure you have a seat on the right bus.
There is also a train service that goes to Kutchan Station, as well as private taxi services. More info about how to get to Niseko can be found on our getting here page.
Local Transport
To get around Niseko, there are a number of shuttle buses available to guests. Taxi’s are also available, but are limited.
Hirafu Village Shuttle
A free shuttle will be running through the Hirafu Village taking transporting guests around the village and up to the Hirafu ski area. There will be three shuttle routes that will make continuous loops, with each loop taking approximately 20 and 30 minutes.
Niseko United Shuttle Bus
Niseko United will also be operating a shuttle bus between each of the four resorts with a number of additional stops along the way. This bus is free for holders of an All Mountain Pass. Those without an All Mountain Pass will be charged local bus fees (approximately 300 – 400 yen depending on the distance). Full info can be found on the Niseko United website.
Hanazono Shuttle Bus
Hanazono resort also runs a free shuttle throughout the winter season, with departures approximately every 20 minutes. The shuttle runs between Hirafu and Hanazono and is free. It runs from 8:00am – 7:28pm when night skiing is on, and 8:00am – 5:28pm when there is no night skiing.
Local Buses and Night Go Bus
To get to and from the local town of Kutchan, public buses and a special Night Go Bus will be operating this winter. Local buses go as far as Niseko Village, while the Night Go Bus goes to Hirafu (and a little further to “Kabayama”). The full timetable and routes can be found below. The timetable also includes train arrivals and departures.
2. Resort Map
The resort map is incredibly useful and is your guide to getting around Niseko. The resort village map includes most accommodations, shops, restaurants, facilities, and much more. Each building is shown on the map just as it looks in real life to make sure you’ll never get lost.
Maps can be downloaded online, or can be picked up at your accommodation provider. They can also be found at info centers around Niseko.
3. Trail Map
The Niseko trail map for the 2022-23 winter season can be downloaded directly from our website here. If you’d like a paper version to take with you on the mountain, you can pick one up from each resort base, at their ticket offices, or from your accommodation.
4. Lift Pass
There are many different options for lift passes in Niseko. Firstly, an All Mountain Pass will give access to all four interconnected resorts. All mountain pass holders can use of the Niseko United shuttle for free.
A Grand Hirafu or Hanazono pass will provide access to both of these ski areas on the one pass. Niseko Village pass will provide access to Niseko Village lifts only, and an Annupuri pass provides access to Annupuri only.
Prices for all passes vary, depending on the days and period you’ll be using your pass.
Where to buy a lift pass?
Lift passes can be purchased at ticket windows at the base of each resort. All mountain lift passes can also be purchased online. Grand Hirafu and Hanazono passes can also be purchased online. Online liftpasses allow you to skip lift pass counter queues and get on the slopes faster! You are able to collect your online liftpass from any of the four resorts!
At Annupuri, there is a lift ticket sales window directly under the Annupuri Gondola building. Similarly, lift passes at Niseko Village can be purchased under their gondola building as well. In Grand Hirafu, lift passes can be purchased at the Grand Hirafu Mountain Center next to their gondola, as well as at .Base (dot base) and the bottom of the Family Run.
Please note that you won’t be able buy All Mountain Season Pass online. You can purchase the All Mountain Season Pass at the counter at the each resort. Make sure to bring an ID when purchasing season passes. Passes cannot be purchased without an ID.
See each website for full lift pass prices.
5. Lift Schedule
Ski Area Operational Dates
| Period | |
| Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area | December 3, 2022 – May 7, 2023 |
| Niseko Village Ski Resort | December 3, 2022 – April 9, 2023 |
| Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU | OPENING POSTPONED December 3, 2022 – May 7, 2023 |
| Niseko Hanazono Resort | OPENING POSTPONED December 3, 2022 – April 9, 2023 |
*Opening days and hours are subject to change.
| Period | |
| Night Ski | December 17, 2022 (Sat) – March 19, 2023 (Sun) |
6. Wine & Dine
The Wine & Dine is the BEST place to see every restaurant, shop and activity available in Niseko. This incredible resource makes it easier than ever to plan your dining experiences, as well as activities throughout your trip. Both publications are available online and in print. Printed versions can be found at your accommodation provider as well as info centers.
The Wine & Dine section lists all the best restaurants in an easy to understand way with prices, location, style, popular dishes and much more. The Wine & Dine is absolutely the best way to find the best restaurants, and to make the most of your trip.
The Area Guide has all the best activities, shops and more to complete your trip. If you’re looking for that wow-factor this trip, don’t miss our Area Guide.
7. Parking
If you’re using a hire car when visiting Niseko, it’s essential to understand the local parking regulations in and around the area. In Niseko there is zero ‘street’ parking. Parking on the street outside of designated parking lots is likely to result in a parking fine, your car being towed, or being completely buried in snow (which will destroy it). Before hiring a car there are a number of things to consider.
- Before hiring a car, we recommend confirming with your accommodation that there is adequate parking space available.
- Make sure you have some previous experience or training for driving on snow and ice. Driving on snow and ice without experience is incredibly dangerous. We recommend taking driver training in your home country before hiring a car in Niseko.
- Only park in designated parking lots at your accommodation, at each ski resort, as well as when visiting Kutchan Town or Niseko Town.
- Only hire a car from a reputable company. Reputable businesses will make sure the car has proper safety features such as good condition snow tires. Check out our rent-a-car directory for good places to rent a car.
Also note that the alcohol limit for driving in Japan is zero for all drivers.
Each of the four resorts has large parking lots, but as there are often many guests arriving by car, parking lots are known to become completely full. When parking at each resort, make sure to follow directions from parking attendants.
The welcome center in Hirafu is a busy parking area, and is also a drop off and pick up point for buses and accommodation operators. Please make sure to only park in the parking bays, and avoid the busy bus and shuttle bus lanes. Check out the diagram below for more info.
In Hirafu, parking is also available next to the gondola, as well as opposite the Aya hotel (next to the building known as Sun Sports Land). For detailed information, check out the full document provided by Kutchan Town here.
Shiguchi - Experience the extraordinary: A new generation of Japanese hospitality and culture
Experience the extraordinary: A new generation of Japanese hospitality and culture
Aisatsu 挨拶
Welcome to our new SHIGUCHI newsletter (previously the SEKKASTYLE newsletter).
A lot has happened over the last few years, and we hope this mail finds you all in good health and spirits.
We have been kept busy here in Niseko with constructing our kominka (traditional Japanese farmhouses) villas and are pleased to announce that we opened them back in May of this year.
As the snow starts falling on the mountaintops surrounding us, we begin to feel the excitement build as we anticipate another approaching winter full of the dry powder snow that Niseko is so famous for.
The added excitement this year comes with the recent opening of the Japanese borders, which means we will finally get to see your smiling faces again.
If you still need to book your stay, please get in touch, as we are sure you would enjoy relaxing in one of our private hot spring baths inside each of our five villas.
– Shouya & Shiguchi team
SHIGUCHI / シグチ
An unrivalled experience of a unique world of architecture, art and nature.
A blend of traditional design and contemporary comfort, our five villas offer peaceful, spacious accommodations with a private onsen and a terrace. Each villa has panoramic views over the valley and forest with no other buildings in sight.
SOMOZA / そもざ
Savour a splendid array of seasonal Hokkaido produce prepared by Chef Ozeki Tatsuya, whose culinary creativity places SHIGUCHI at the forefront of Niseko cuisine. SOMOZA sommelier Katsuyuki Sasaki’s encyclopedic knowledge of wine pairs with the cuisine, giving new insights into Hokkaido wines, craft beers and whiskies.
Shiguchi in-house guests enjoy complimentary breakfast and priority bookings for our ‘Hokkaido thru the ages’ experiential dinner course.
DISCOVERED / 発見
People, places and found objects that inspire us from our travels within Japan and around the world.
Tsujimura Shiro
One of the leading ceramic artists of Japan, Tsujimura’s art and approach are founded on the beauty and purity of the earth and its relationship and transformation with nature and fire. Tsujimura’s creative and artistic personality is anything but conventional. Inspired, in 1965, by a classic Ido tea bowl from the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, ancient Japanese and Korean techniques and traditions, and from his experience in the Zen temple of Sanshoji, Tsujimura’s work is based on a strict relationship with the past and his uncompromising individuality.
NIPPON / 日本
For every issue, we will introduce a word, object or ‘something’ from Japan that we find interesting and hopefully, you will too.
Wabi-Sabi
Probably one of the most defining of the Japanese aesthetic sensibilities, wabi-sabi, as writer Leonard Koren wrote in his book Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers, “is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete; a beauty of things modest and humble; a beauty of things unconventional…”
Anyone who has visited any of Shouya’s projects in the past would see many examples of wabi-sabi as it is, without doubt, the underlying design aesthetic but, more importantly, the underlying philosophy behind what he creates.
Introducing a little wabi-sabi into our daily lives can help us navigate the modern-day struggles of striving for perfection.
SHASHIN / 写真
The beauty of Hokkaido as seen through the eyes of Shouya Grigg, Somoza and Shiguchi’s creative director and founder.
Shouya’s work is on permanent display in the Somoza and Shiguchi galleries and limited edition fine art washi prints are available for purchase.
Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono 2022-2023 Powder Season
PARK HYATT NISEKO HANAZONO 2022-2023 POWDER SEASON
This year’s winter season is set to open on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Park Hyatt Niseko is set in a spectacular natural landscape with stunning views across the Annupuri ranges and Mount Yotei with a state of art ski-in, ski-out facilities. The hotel embodies personal luxury for global connoisseurs to offer a seamless ski experience with some of the world’s finest powder snow.
Coming winter, Park Hyatt Niseko welcomes guests with creative festive menus, live performances with a Las Vegas musician, and fireworks to create winter magic in Niseko.
Signature Afternoon Tea
Returning this year! The Lounge offers a stunning winter signature afternoon tea from December 1, in an exclusive collaboration between the leading ski brand K2, Pierre Hermé Paris, and Park Hyatt Niseko.
After an exhilarating day on the slopes, you can continue the excitement and enjoy our Pierre Hermé signature sweets riding on K2 skis in the comfort and luxurious, The Lounge. This carefully tailored course combines sweet and savory flavors with Hokkaido-sourced ingredients and delectable original sweets and scones by Pierre Hermé Paris. Each course comes with a paired original cocktail and a choice of tea from our range of herbal and fragrant tea selections.
Location: The Lounge, Lobby Floor – Hotel
Time: 14:00 -17:00 (daily)
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/the-lounge
Robata
Robata means “near the fireplace.” Relish yourself to grilled fresh seafood and local vegetables while enjoying the crackling sound of charcoal. Grilled Hokkaido scallops braised in butter and soy sauce, Kinki Fish, and King Crab are some of the best local delicacies that can be enjoyed here.
Shabu Shabu course with Hokkaido beef and local vegetables is available from December 2. Under the expertise of our Robata’s Chef Kato, make your choice between the freshest produce of the day paired with a selection of sake, local beers, and international wines.
Location: First Floor – Residences
Time: Robata will be open from December 2, 17:00 -22:00 (Weekly closing days are Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/robata
China Kitchen
Led by the new Chef Hu Peng, originally from Qingdao, China Kitchen offers a Cantonese cuisine faithful to the flavor of its ingredients to the aromatic spiciness of Sichuan; experience the very best of China’s rich culinary heritage in Niseko.
In addition to the vast array of choices from our à la carte menu, savor authentic Sichuan Hot Pot with a variety of Hokkaido’s premium ingredients, including beef, lamb, fresh vegetables, mushrooms, shrimp, and seafood from December 2. You can enjoy a good balance of two soups, from a rich and nutritious house-made broth using a Hokkaido chicken simmering for 5 hours and a spicy Sichuan broth.
As the cold weather sets in, warm yourself up with the tasty, perfectly spicy Sichuan-style hotpot at China Kitchen.
China Kitchen’s famous Dim Sum Brunch is continued on weekends and public holidays. Please enjoy the order buffet, where you can order as much as you like from about 30 menus, from juicy roast dishes to steamed dishes, fried dishes, noodles, rice, and desserts.
Location: First Floor – Residences
Time: Lunch 11:30 –14:00, Dinnner 17:00 – 22:00 (Weekly closing days are Wednesdays & Thursdays)
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/china-kitchen
Teppan
Traditional Japanese and French-inspired teppan menus are carefully prepared at our teppan counters. The premium “Hanazono course” features the precious A5-ranked Shiraoi beef fillet, fresh scallops, Hokkaido Kasube fish, and Teppan’s special garlic rice with hairy crab and salmon roe will be available from December 1.
Location: First Floor – Residences
Time: Dinner from 17:00 – 21:30 (last entry) (One day prior booking is required. Weekly closing days are Sundays & Mondays.)
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/teppan
Olivio
Olivio’s winter menu focuses on authentic Tuscan cuisine while keeping some of the restaurant’s most popular items. The inspired lineup features high-quality local ingredients and includes such delectable dishes as braised Hokkaido lamb alla cacciatora, acqua pazza made with fresh Hokkaido seafood, and a specialty Hokkaido beef tagliata. Special festive menus are also available on Christmas and New Year, featuring the finest flavors of ravioli with fresh lobster, braised beef cheek, or Hokkaido Takikawa duck leg confit to celebrate with family and friends.
Location: First Floor – Residences
Time: Lunch 11:30 –14:00, Dinnner 17:00 – 22:00, (Weekly closing days are Mondays & Tuesdays)
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/ctsph/dining/olivio
Deli
Park Hyatt Niseko is in an exclusive partnership with Pierre Hermé Paris. Inspiring festive lineups are available at Deli, such as “Bûche Fraise Pistache” with a rich and distinct flavor of pistachio, our signature “Cheesecake Hokkaido” (both exclusive at Park Hyatt Niseko), and fascinating “Calendrier de l’Avent Signature Noël” from this season’s Lumières de Paris series.
Location: First Floor – Residences
Time：11:00 – 20:00
Online Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/parkhyatt-niseko-deli/reserve
Live Entertainment with Daniel Park
Park Hyatt Niseko is thrilled to announce the Japan debut of Daniel Park as the evening entertainment at The Bar beginning December 14, 2022, Tuesday through Sunday.
Before settling in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2012, Daniel Park was in a state of “permanent touring,” traveling all over the Southwest and West Coast, performing over 300 shows a year. Over that period, Daniel developed a distinctive sound for his live shows through his use of the electric violin and looping. Daniel’s accolades include one of the top 100 acts in Season 7 of America’s Got Talent, and he also performed at many prestigious hotels internationally, including Park Hyatt Beijing.
Fireworks at Hanazono
Hanazono’s sky will be vividly illuminated with fireworks every Saturday from December 24, through February 25.
Whether to watch it after night skiing at Hanazono, our dining venues, or inside the comfort of your bedroom, this will be an unforgettable experience at the Park Hyatt Niseko.
The Spa
A reawakening of body and mind awaits you – a proper reconnection with Hokkaido’s pristine nature and natural energy. The Spa at Park Hyatt Niseko offers healing and relaxing therapies, including de-stressing body massages and facial treatments, using Sisley Paris’ luxury high-performance plant-based skincare products.
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/spas/the-spa-park-hyatt-niseko-hanazono/home
For more information, please visit parkhyattniseko.com.
About Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt hotels provide discerning, global travelers with a refined home-away-from-home. Guests of Park Hyatt hotels receive quietly confident and personalized service in an enriching environment. Located in several of the world’s premier destinations, each Park Hyatt hotel is custom designed to combine sophistication with understated luxury. Park Hyatt hotels feature well-appointed guestrooms, world-renowned artwork and design, rare and immersive culinary experiences, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. There are currently 45 Park Hyatt hotels in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Auckland, Bangkok, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Busan, Canberra, Changbaishan, Carlsbad, Chennai, Chicago, Doha, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hamburg, Hangzhou, Hyderabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kyoto, Maldives, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, New York, Ningbo, Niseko, Paris, Saigon, Sanya, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Siem Reap, St. Kitts, Suzhou, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Washington, D.C., Zanzibar, and Zurich. For more information, please visit parkhyatt.com. For more information, please visit parkhyatt.com. Follow @ParkHyatt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #LuxuryIsPersonal.
HIS Niseko Santa Project 2022
Every child deserves joy.
This December 17, for the 8th Christmas in a row, HIS Niseko Santa Project will deliver packages of requested gifts to the child residents of local group homes based in Iwanai and Rankoshi. HIS Niseko’s friends, Rie Pickering and Ami Small began this project many years ago. We are proud to build upon their founding achievements.
HIS Niseko Santa Project exists solely to deliver joy to local children in need. We do this by providing holiday presents to children residing in group homes in Rankoshi and Iwanai. Through the thoughtfulness of our contributors and our volunteers, all donations go directly to support Santa Project.
As we do for every Christmas season, we again humbly request donations of money to buy:
- Toys
- Stationary
- Socks
- Gloves and towels
- Christmas cakes
We gently request a small donation of money so that HIS Niseko can order the above items via online purchase. HIS Niseko organizes student volunteers to tag each gift. Santa Claus then delivers the gifts and Christmas cake on December 18th.
When you donate, in the HIS Niseko Santa Project tradition, your donation makes a positive impact on the lives of local children in need.
Below are two bank accounts where you may kindly deposit any donation:
#Post Office Bank (Yucho) Branch 908
Normal account 19946851 サンタノヘルパー
or
Post Office Bank ATM 19060-19946851
# Hokuyo Bank Kutchan branch
Ordinary account 3612218 サンタノヘルパー
In person donations of money can be made to our administrative assistant, Liene Lase.
Please send any questions or comments to:
Rhythm Japan Announces Newly Renovated Retail Store in Niseko, Japan
Rhythm Japan Announces Newly Renovated Retail Store in Niseko, Japan
Rhythm Japan has announced the rebranding of its iconic Niseko store for the 2022-2023 winter season. Now known as Rhythm Summit, the fully renovated store is completely dedicated to an enhanced retail experience, located in the heart of the Hirafu village.
- Iconic Rhythm Store to be rebranded as Rhythm Summit, Niseko.
- New focus on enhanced retail experience.
- Scheduled to open Thursday, December 1, 2022.
The extensively renovated store will open for the 2022-23 season with more space to showcase a much larger and improved offering of winter retail goods including outerwear, skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, goggles, helmets, winter essentials, souvenirs and more.
The new space brings a modern, open-plan, light-filled shopping experience with dedicated zones including a comprehensive boot fitting space. Rhythms passionate boot fitters will be using the latest foot scanning technology to guarantee the perfect fit. Also home to Niseko’s number one coffee outlet, Rhythm & Beans cafe, additional space has been created to allow customers to sit back and enjoy the vibes.
The migration of all rental services to the brand’s flagship store Rhythm Base, means Rhythm Summit is set to become the area’s most premium dedicated shopping destination.
“After almost 3 years of planning, we are all so excited to see Summit Niseko come to life. It’s a true representation of Rhythm Japan’s commitment to elevating destination based retail through expanded assortments and hyper-focus on customer service and shopping experience.” – Emily Gattinger – Head of Product & Brand
Rhythm Summit, Niseko will also function as a collection point for Click and Collect orders through its industry leading online store.
Rhythm Summit is located in a convenient central location next to the Hirafu Intersection where route 343 meets Hirafu Zaka street and is scheduled to open for the Japan winter season on December 1, 2022.
Rhythm has been providing outdoor rental, retail, snowsports school, and guiding services in Japan’s leading resorts since 2005. Today, Rhythm is a leading winter service provider with comprehensive on-site facilities stocking the world’s most reputable brands, tuning workshops, boot fitting services, and cafe. With their core mission of providing visitors and the local community with everything they need to live their ultimate mountain experience, Rhythm’s employees live and breathe the snow-life, and seek to instil the same passion in all of their customers with the motto “Ride in our boots”.
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Be prepared and snow-fit for your upcoming holiday!
Learn the 3 key areas to focus on to minimise the chances of injury on the slopes and be prepared and snow-fit for your upcoming holiday.
Article by Focus Physio
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for, the official opening of Japan’s borders for travelers, and just in time to make all the necessary arrangements for an awesome ski holiday in Japan. While securing your favorite accommodation and restaurants is likely at the top of your to-do list, it is also important to focus on getting physically prepared for the trip. It may well have been two seasons since you were last on the slopes and if you recall, having muscle soreness is common and may perhaps lead to you having more rests and even stopping for half a day or having that close call that almost/or did lead to an injury that impacted the rest of your trip.
Skiing and snowboarding are physically demanding and do require a good level of fitness to maximize your trip and help you stay injury free (even when the mishap is caused by someone else on the slopes). This is especially so if your lifestyle is mostly sedentary and you spend a lot of time sitting down.
Working out last minutely such as doing a few squats, lunges, and hamstring stretches is not really going to cut it in terms of being as prepared as you should be, and it can be difficult and confusing to find a safe and proper conditioning program online.
Winter sports conditioning requires more specialized exercises and preparation compared to what the typical person does such as running, cycling, and traditional strength training.
Here are some of the key areas to focus on:
Knee and Hip strengthening in multiple planes (directions)
To a greater extent than other forms of movement such as cycling and running, skiing and snowboarding load the joints in many different directions such as from the side and rotational forces, both of these types of loads predispose the body to fatigue and potential injury.
Suggested exercises: Lunges in multiple directions and incorporate elements of balance and endurance.
Spine Mobility and Strength
Maintaining good spine mobility and strength is often overlooked in conditioning programs. It helps you to maintain better posture and alignment and assists in making better turns for both skiing and snowboarding. Having a stiff spine can put more strain on the neck, shoulders, hips, and knees both while doing the activity as well as when you fall over.
Suggested exercises: Spine extension and rotation exercises, start by lying down and then progress to an upright or standing alignment.
Balance and Muscular Endurance
We often find ourselves pushing our physical capacity on the slopes much more than what we would normally “choose” to do, because it is so much fun! This also places a lot more load on our body fatiguing us quicker and again predisposing our joints to more load and possible injury.
Suggested exercises: Slightly faster dynamic exercises that may involve elements of jumping and balance challenge. Note: these exercises should be introduced with care (especially if you have a history of joint or back injury) and after you have done some more basic strength and conditioning training (2-3 weeks into your conditioning program).
Conditioning muscles and joints take time and consistency, so you need to be starting at least 5-6 weeks before your trip, so there is time for your body to adapt to get stronger and more mobile. Ideally 5-6 weeks out from your holiday you want to be starting with 20 minutes of specific conditioning, 2-3 times per week, gradually building the intensity of the exercises, until the last few weeks where you be progressing to doing the exercises at least 4-5 times per week. You will be grateful for this preparation when you feel your increased endurance on your holiday, and in the event, you do have a mishap and fall on the slope when you do the self “body scan” to make sure you have no injuries!
To help get you started, click this link to a free conditioning class that is only about 25 minutes of exercise. The class is part of a complete five-week program that gradually progresses in challenge to get you ski-ready!
Find out more on our 5-weeks Ski/Snowboard Conditioning Course.
Where to Eat and Drink this November & December
Best restaurants and bars to visit at this November and December
Dine in and enjoy some of the best dishes on offer in Niseko this November and December. Check our list to find out which restaurants and bars are open in the lead up to winter.
Check out the full list below.
Niseko Restaurants
Izakaya Koharuya
Open on 4 November, 2022.
Cosy izakaya in the heart of Hirafu. Classic dishes that are sure to satisfy.
Music Bar MINA MINA
Opening on November 26th, 2022.
Izakaya loved by locals for two decades, freshly rejuvenated. Live DJ performances and music from vinyl records being played with vintage audio equipment kept in pristine condition. Enjoy the delicate sounds with each musical note.
Open every day until March 31st. 17:00 OPEN 24:00 CLOSE
Musu
Open on 3rd December, 2022
Musu is set around a crackling open fireplace, with lush sofas and a mix of musical events throughout the weekend.
Open every day, 11am-midnight
The Alpinist
Open on 9th December, 2022.
Located on the top floor of Odin Place in Hirafu. The Alpinist serves modern Alpine cuisine whilst showcasing dramatic views of the Annupuri mountain. Open everyday from 5:30pm-10:00pm.
Koko
Open on 3rd December, 2022.
Located on the 2nd floor of the new Odin Place, KOKO serves a tempting array of roast coffee, freshly baked bread, croissants and pain au chocolat as well as a selection of cakes & healthy juices.
Dec 03 to 19: 8:00-16:00. Closed on Mondays.
Dec 20 to Mar 30: 8:00 to 18:00. Open daily.
KAMIMURA
Open on 3rd December, 2022.
Contemporary Japanese-French restaurant, Kamimura, brings you the best of Hokkaido produce. Dine in a relaxed atmosphere while the chef delights you with a beautifully crafted selection of local ingredients.
Open for dinner on Mon to Sat (Sun close) 18:00 to last order 20:00.
KITCHEN
Open on 3rd December, 2022.
Kitchen by Kamimura is a modern dining lounge which offers cuisine and main dishes along with a range of carefully selected wines and cocktails.
Open Monday to Saturday, 17:30 to last order 21:00
Graubunden
Open on 3rd December, 2022.
Open from 8AM in the morning to satisfy your morning appetite with our popular sandwich dishes. Drop by any time of the day for tasty sandwiches, croffle cakes, and coffee.
Closed 23 Nov~2 Dec. Dec 3 onwards, normal business hours 8:00~17:00 (Lo 16:00), closed Wed-Thurs.
Niseko Naniwatei
Open on December 9th, 2022.
Serving kaiseki style meals with the Robata grill using Niseko’s finest ingredients to serve the guests that are visiting from all over the world.
China Kitchen - Park Hyatt Niseko
Open on Fridays (dinner only), Saturdays and Sundays during November.
Experience the best of China’s rich culinary heritage. Our signature menus include Cantonese barbecue, Dim Sum and Sichuanese hot pot.
Starting December 5, 2022 through January 8, 2023, open weekly (close Wednesdays & Thursdays, except Dec 21, 28 & Jan 4)
Somoza
Open on Nov 26th, 2022.
Perched on a cliff overlooking a mountain stream, Somoza is a relocated, repurposed 150-year-old Japanese farmhouse that is home to a carefully curated selection of Hokkaido ingredients, art and antiquities by owner Shouya Grigg.
Open on Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun and National Holidays, till end of Mar, 2023.
Gallery Experience: 13:00～14:30
Dinner: 17:30 or 19:00
AFURI Ramen + Dumpling (Setsu Niseko)
Open on 1st December, 2022.
Our ramen is handcrafted in-house daily. We offer homemade gyozas, appetizers, our drink selection besides ramen will make your visit enjoyable and relaxed.
Open until May, 11:00 to 22:00 every day.
Wild Bill's Niseko
Open on November 11th, 2022.
We have created a brand new menu of Tex Mex and Latin inspired dishes to keep you warm during the snowiest of Niseko nights.
Open from 5pm till late!
Bar Gyu +
Open on December 3rd, 2022.
The iconic entrance to Niseko’s oldest bar, an old Coke-A-Cola vending machine, gave the unmarked bar its apt nickname ‘The fridge door bar’.
Open daily from 17:00 till 24:00.
Bang Bang & Bang 2 (Deux)
Open on 2nd December, 2022.
Classic Flavors serving Niseko for decades!
Open from 17:30 to 23:00 (LO 22:30)
Toshiro's Bar
Open on November 19, 2022
Winner of “Best Bar” at Best Of Niseko Awards for 3 consecutive years. Cozy bar run by a lovely couple. The “smoked” cocktails are a must try.
Green Farm Cafe
Open on November, 12, 2022!
Breakfast, Lunch and a large selection of takeaway offerings from our deli.
Open daily from 8:00 to 16:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
The Barn by Odin
Open on 15th December, 2022.
Set in a stunning building inspired by traditional Hokkaido farm architecture, offers a unique Niseko dining experience.
Dinner: 17:00~22:00 (L.O 21:00)
Bar: 22:00~24:00(Food L.O. 23:00/ Drink L.O. 23:30)
Cafe Cubanos
Open on December 10, 2022
Barista Coffee, Cubanos Sandwiches, Hot Donuts made onsite daily! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, inside Niseko Physio.
La villa Lupicia
Closed from November 19th; Reopen on December 3rd, 2022.
We offer dishes made from Hokkaido local produce and original craft beer prepared with spring water from Mt Yotei.
Lunch: 11:30~15:00
Dinner: 17:00~22:00
*Complimentary transportation service available
Izakaya Kougetsu & Tuk Tuk
Open on December 3rd – Tuk Tuk, December 9th – Kougetsu
Izakaya Kougetsu and local favourite TUKTUK Thai team up to bring the best of both mouth watering worlds to Niseko in one restaurant.
HirafuZaka
Open Year-round
Modern Japanese Izakaya HirafuZaka located inside Chalet Ivy Hirafu will open from 12:00-22:00!
Ichi Ichi Kitchen
Open on November 15th, 2022
100% Homemade and locally sourced cuisine. Enjoy the experience curated by internationally recognised chef Jonas Stadtländer.
*Closed Monday -Wednesday till Dec 15th. From Dec 16th, closed on Sunday & Monday.
sakabar sunny-heart
Open on December 1st
Karaoke, pool table, darts and shisa. Say no more. See you at sunny-heart tonight!
Gentem Cafe
Open on December 1st, 2022
Come enjoy our hearty Niseko brown rice lunch and try our Japanese traditional sweet dish, Oshiruko!!
Best way to warm up after a long day in the cold.
Asahikawa Ramen Tozanken
Open on December 1st, 2022
Taste the popular Asahikawa ramen here in Niseko, open 11：00~22：00!
Niseko Curry Koya
Open Year-round
Don’t miss your chance to try the authentic Hokkaido dish – soup curry. 13 levels of spiciness for you to choose. (Open for Lunch Only)
Taj Mahal Hirafu
Open on December 6th, 2022
Come visit the brand new location in Hirafu!
Alpenglow Lodges Niseko - Ginkei
Open on December 3rd, 2022.
The Ginkei Lodge has been providing warm accommodations and memorable dinner and dining experiences for domestic and international guests for over 40 years. The restaurant will be open every night from 5PM to 8PM.
BBQ Yakiniku Mai
Open December 1st, 2022
Check out the brand new BBQ restaurant in Hirafu!
Kanpai
Open on December 18, 2022
Hour: 16:00-23:00
Genghis Khan Eijin Bettei
Open on December 5th, 2022.
Brand new Genghis Khan restaurant in town. Don’t miss it.
Ezo Seafood
Open on December 10, 2022
Reopens as a “Seafood and Sushi Market + Bottle Shop” from 4pm to 8pm daily, guests can select from our displays of sushi, sashimi, oysters and crab, as well as cooked dishes. We will also stock seafood for guests who want to cook pristine Hokkaido produce for themselves. No reservations; no problem!
Café HANAZONO 308
Open on December 3, 2022
Hour: 8:30-16:00
HANA1 Café
Open on December 3rd, 2022.
Hour: 8:00-16:00
HANAZONO EDGE
Open on December 3, 2022
Cafe open from 9:00 – 16:00
Restaurant 10:00 – 15:00PM
Bar 16:00 – 18:00 (only during night ski period)
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