Niseko Shootout - Winter 2022/2023
The Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival Returns in 2023!
The Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival is the biggest event of the winter season and will showcase the best short films created by incredibly talented filmmakers, shot and filmed right here in Niseko!
Films have a maximum length of 5 minutes and can feature winter or summer! Summer films also are welcomed – surfing, mountain bike, hiking, trekking, SUPing; show us as all.
Filmmaker registration is completely free.
For inspiration check out last year’s entries HERE.
The Niseko Shootout Film Festival is the grand finale to this year’s Niseko Shootout series.
Finalists’ films will be shown on a big screen on Friday, March 17th, 2023.
Winners will be judged and awarded on the night, along with the winners of the #NisekoShootout Instagram Contest. There is a huge cash prize pool of JPY350,000 for the top three winners of this years Short Film Festival.
Registration is free and simple Just submit the registration form HERE; open from now until March 6th, 2023.
Check out the recap video from last year!!
To join us at the event, there are FREE HANAZONO SHUTTLE BUSES available from Hirafu until 7pm (every 30min interval). Check out the stops and locations HERE. There will also be free shuttle to Kutchan and Hirafu after the event. *Drink driving is prohibited in Japan.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, March 17th, 2023
- Venue: Hanazono EDGE
- NO ENTRY FEE, NO RSVP NEEDED
- Doors open at 5pm
- Films start from 6pm
- Event ends at 9pm
Good time, guaranteed. See you on Friday, March 17th at Hanazono EDGE.
Prizes
- First Prize: ¥180,000 cash prize
- Second Prize: ¥100,000 cash prize
- Third Prize: ¥70,000 cash prize
The Niseko Shootoout is partnering with the European – based Mountain Film Awards. Winning films will be featured on their website alongside other great films from Morzine, Tigner and Verbier.
FAQ's
- First Prize: ¥180,000 cash prize
- Second Prize: ¥100,000 cash prize
- Third Prize: ¥70,000 cash prize
Entrants will be judged by the below 5 criteria:
- Niseko soul
- Story telling
- Innovation
- Cinematography
- Production & Editing
*The Niseko Shootout jury will select the winning films and no discussion into the final decision will be entered into.
It is free to enter a film into the Niseko Short Film Festival.
Entrants must fill out the Niseko Shootout Short Film Fest Entry Form.
Films must be submitted by February 28, 2023.
Entries can be of any duration with a maximum run time of 5 minutes.
Films can showcase year-round scenery, not just winter.
Films can be in any language, however, they must be accompanied by an English translation or have English and Japanese subtitles.
If the films contain words, captions are strongly recommended considering the native languages of the judges’ panel (English & Japanese).
Films must contain footage filmed in and/or around the Shiribeshi region.
Films must not depict scenes of action deemed illegal by Japanese law. This includes, but is not limited to trespassing and the damage of public/private property, i.e. Avalanche barriers, rails, public/private structure, etc.
Entrants are responsible for ensuring films have all music (festival rights) and talent permissions required for public display. Please submit relevant documentation with your film entry.
Films entered will remain the property of the filmmakers. By entering the Niseko Short Film Festival your film will be published online on the Niseko Tourism website, YouTube, and other SNS.
By entering filmmakers give permission to the organizers of the Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival to screen this film in public as well as use short clips and stills of this film for promotion and publicity purposes.
The copyright and ownership of the film will remain with the filmmakers and entrants.
Entrants are required to supply promotional materials: 3x still images and a 10-15 second teaser clip for the purpose of promoting the film and film fest.
*The entrant acknowledges and agrees that all matters not covered by these guidelines, and questions arising from them, will be decided at the sole discretion of Niseko Shootout organizers.
There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners only. Each winner can come from any category. For Example, All winners can come from 1 category.
Technical Requirements:
Entrants are required to provide an HD high-resolution version of the film.
Means of submission will be discussed via email upon the entrant’s registration.
2022/23 Niseko Shootout is now Open!
The Niseko Shootout photography contest is back for the 2022/2023 winter season with incredible prizes!
To enter simply upload your best Niseko images to Instagram with the hashtag #nisekoshootout, taken in the Niseko area and between Dec 15, 2022 – March 1st, 2023, and you’ll be in the running for the Niseko Shootout Crown.
Photos are judged across three categories:
- Ski
- Snowboard
- Open
Make sure to follow Niseko Shootout on Instagram to see the best entries so far!
Check out the incredible prizes for this year:
| Category | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
| Ski | Niseko United Season Pass | Iwanai Cat Tour | Yama Plus Prize Pack |
| Snowboard | Gentem Snowboard | Rhythm Japan + Oyuki prize pack | K2 Prize Pack |
| Open | 2-Bedroom NISADE Property Stay | Alpenglow Lodges Stay | NAC Adventure Park |
*Please make sure you don’t tag @nisekoshootout – rather be sure to use the hashtag #nisekoshootout so the judges can see your picture.
- All images using #nisekoshootout taken and posted between Dec 15, 2022 – March 1st, 2023 in the Shiribeshi & Iburi region are eligible.
- Three winners will be selected from all entries by a panel of judges.
- Judges will be asked to assess images based on the following criteria: Visual Impact, Creativity, Composition, Point of Interest, Lighting, & Originality.
- The winner is the photographer. The poster and/or subject may be credited if different from the photographer, but the winner is the photographer.
Thanks to our Event Sponsors
Thanks to all of our event sponsors for making this contest possible!
- Niseko United
- Gentemstick
- NISADE
- Iwanai Resort
- Rhythm Japan
- Alpenglow Lodges
- K2 Japan
- Yama Plus
- NAC Adventure Park
Other Competitions
If you are in town in January, don’t forget to sign up for Niseko Shootout ProAM. Check out the excitement from 2022 press release.
Make sure to start editing and prepare to enter your film for Niseko Shootout Short Film Festival in March, 2023. Find out more HERE from the 2022 drive-in cinema press release.
Niseko ProAM Photography Contest is Back! ¥200,000 Cash Prize Pool thanks to Don Julio 1942®
The awards ceremony for this years Niseko Shootout ProAM photo contest went down at Rhythm Base and the winners have been announced! Huge congratulations to Aaron Jamieson and Dennis Ranalter for winning the Judges Choice prize and to Tomek Ustupski, Henry Johnson for winning the public vote prize! Thanks again to Don Julio 1942 and all our event sponsors for making this all possible! Keep on shooting because the main hashtag contest is still on, with winners announced on March 11 at this years Short Film Festival!
Thanks so much to everyone who entered this years Niseko Shootout ProAM. With a record high of team registration, we ended up with 34 amazing shots that were all in the running for an incredible cash prize.
Check out all the incredible entries below!
Once again this year’s ProAM contest is completely free to enter, giving you the chance to win part of a ¥200,000 cash prize pool!
That is right – entry is FREE yet the CASH prizes remain as incredible as ever. The Judge’s Choice Winner will take home ¥120,000 and the Public Vote Winner ¥80,000.
Here is the gig:
Two person photographer and athlete teams will compete over a 4-day window in January 2023.
Each team will submit just one shot which will be posted on Niseko Tourism Website-ProAM Voting Page.
There are two categories to win – Judges Choice and Public Vote.
Each winner shares from a cash prize pool of ¥200,000! This incredible cash prize is thanks to this years sponsor Don Julio 1942®.
Once again our panel of judges are among the most respected riders, artists and photographers in the industry. Full list to come soon.
Contest Timeline:
- Registration is open from now until January 4th, 2023@11:59pm
- Contest will run from January 6th, 2023 @12:00am – January 9th, 2023 @11:59pm
- Shots will be posted from January 14th, 2023(~10am) – January 17th, 2023 (11:59pm)
- Contest winners will be announced on January 20th, 2023 at the Award Ceremony.
Prizes:
- ProAM Judges’ Choice Winners: ¥120,000
- ProAM Public Vote Winners: ¥80,000
Make sure to claim your spot in the comp before time runs out! Registration ends January 4th, 2023@11:59pm.
A big thanks once again to this years event sponsor Don Julio 1942®!
Niseko Shootout ProAM FAQ's
From 12:00 am 2023 January 6th until 11:59 pm on January 9th, 2023.
There are two winners for the ProAm photo contest. The main winner will be selected by a panel of judges who are professional skiers, filmmakers, and photographers from around the world. Public vote winners are decided by the highest number of votes by members of the public.
The deadline is 2023 January 10th, 2023 at 11:59 am (Tuesday). Submissions won’t be accepted past the deadline under any circumstances
Images can be attached to an email and sent to [email protected]. If the file size is too big for email, other methods such as Google Drive, WeTransfer, DropBox, Zenfolio, etc. are accepted.
Image files should be a jpeg with a minimum resolution of 1920 pixels. The file can be a higher resolution, but the maximum file size should not be higher than 10MB.
Please provide a caption of up to 25 words to explain the photo. Caption text can be either English or Japanese.
Riding avalanche barriers is not allowed, and images submitted will be disqualified.
Riders and photographers are encouraged to be creative, however please ensure your photo is respecting all cultural and community values.
Entrants in the ProAm contest are made up of a team of two, rider and photographer. An entrant may enter multiple teams so long as the same two members of the team are not the same.
If there are extenuating circumstances that require a change of teams, please contact us and will do our best to keep you in the contest.
Sequences and video frame-grabs are both permitted, however, the final submission must be only a single image file.
Votes for the public vote prize can be made on this page during the voting period.
No. Entries must be a photo taken between 2023 January 6th and 2023 January 9th.
Yes, but the submitted image must be a digital file.
Yes, the judges will be announced on Niseko Shootout channels and the Niseko Tourism website.
Yes, as long as it is before the deadline.
If the same image wins the judge’s choice and the public choice, the team will win the judge’s choice prize, and the image with second-most amount of public votes will win the public vote prize.
You can enter the same photo, however, if you win in the ProAm, the same image cannot win a prize in the main hashtag contest.
Voting will be open on January 14th, 2023 (~10AM) until January 17th, 2023 at 23:59 JST SHARP!
Terms & Conditions
Entrants may be sponsored by a company. The sponsoring company will be given credit along with photographer and athlete names.
The titles “photographer” and “athlete” are interchangeable amongst the team of two.
Shots may be taken at any time of day in the given window in Shiribeshi area.
Paid votes are not allowed. Niseko Tourism reserves the right to disqualify and remove entries at their own discretion regarding the suspicion of paid votes.
Contest winner will be announced at the Award Ceremony. If winners are not present in the Niseko area for cash prize pick-up at Niseko Tourism, winnings can be awarded via bank transfer.
Submitted photos must be original, created and/or taken by the contestant. It must not contain any materials owned or controlled by a third party for which you have not obtained a license, must not infringe the copyright, trademark, moral rights, rights of privacy/publicity or intellectual property rights of any person or entity.
Submitted photos must not depict scenes of action deemed illegal by Japanese law. This includes, but is not limited to trespassing and the damage of public/private property, i.e. Avalanche barriers, rails, public/private structure, etc.
All entrants grant the Niseko Shootout presenters & Niseko Tourism permission to reuse shots (along with a name credit) on social media, websites and blogs.
Chalet Ivy - ルームインスペクター［正社員］募集中！
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/
現在清掃チームでは20代から80代までの幅広い年齢層の方々が現役で活躍中！
同時募集中のハウスキーパー職と合わせてお友達同士での応募も大歓迎です。是非奮ってご応募ください。
◆◆◆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】
ルームインスペクター（正社員）
【給与】
月給220,000円～400,000円
※経験により応相談
【勤務時間】
一日実働8時間勤務 8:30-17:30 （一年間変形労働時間制）
【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】
ホテル内のハウスキーピング管理業務
・客室、施設（共用部・大浴場など）の清掃状況、清掃品質のチェック
・清掃備品、アメニティ、リネンの在庫管理・発注
・パート清掃スタッフの管理（清掃業務指示・シフト作成）
・その他の付随する業務
【求める人材】
・ハウスキーパーやルームインスペクターの経験者優遇！
・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
・細部にまで目が行き届き、整理整頓が得意な方
・優先順位を設定し、期限内に仕事が終えられる方
・PCスキルがある方（業務上、簡単な入力作業あり）
・英会話できれば尚可
【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。
Chalet Ivy ー ハウスキーパー［パート］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/
年齢、経験の有無は問いません！20代～80代の方が現役で活躍中！！入社後は先輩社員が、丁寧に仕事をお教えいたします。
お友達同士での応募も大歓迎です！！是非奮ってご応募ください。
◆◆◆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)！
☆倶知安町/京極町への無料送迎あり（※その他の地域は応相談）！
☆自家用車の方はご自宅から車通勤可（※交通費支給あり）！
☆英会話無料レッスンあり（※レッスン時間は勤務時間には含まれません）！
☆夏はレストランシェフによる美味しいまかない付（有料）
☆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】
ハウスキーパー（パート）
※正社員希望については応相談
【給与】
時給1,200円
※リピーターボーナスあり！
※経験者によっては時給アップの可能性大！
【勤務時間】
1日4～5時間でOK！（シフト制）
※フルタイム勤務希望の方も歓迎します！
［モデル時間］
・ショートタイムの場合：9:00～13:30（繫忙期など場合によっては15:00まで）
・フルタイム勤務の場合：8:30～17:30
【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】
ホテル内のハウスキーピング業務
・客室、施設（共用部・大浴場など）の清掃
【求める人材】
・未経験者歓迎！
・経験者大歓迎！！
・チームワークを大切にできる人
・きれい好きな人、掃除が好きな人
・年齢問わず元気な人
【休暇・休日】
・シフト制
・雇用開始6か月後に勤務日数に応じた有給休暇付与（以下法定通り）
※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
・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（希望者のみ）
・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）
【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。
Chalet Ivy ー レストランホールスタッフ［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/
あなたの経験やスキルを活かして一緒に働きませんか？
未経験の分野も、入社後は先輩社員が、丁寧に仕事をお教えいたします。
◆◆◆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】
レストランホールスタッフ（正社員）
※パートタイム希望の方は応相談
【給与】
月給190,000円～350,000円
※経験・能力・語学力により応相談
【勤務時間】
1年単位の変形労働時間制、シフト制
6:30-22:30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ホール業務
・接客
・お会計
・ご注文取り
・お食事の配膳、下膳
・店内の清掃
・飲料の在庫管理・発注
・その他の付随する業務
【求める人材】
・やる気があれば未経験者も大歓迎！
・レストラン・カフェ等での接客経験者優遇！！
・英語での接客に抵抗がない方、英語で注文が取れる方
・明るくコミュニケーションが取れる方
・チームワークを重視できる方
・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）
【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。
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.
