Hokkaido Air System (HAC), a subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), operates a network of nine routes centered around seven airports in Hokkaido from its base at Sapporo/Okadama Airport*1. The aim is to encourage inbound tourists staying in Sapporo and Niseko to explore more of Hokkaido. To achieve this, the “FLY Deep Hokkaido” website has been launched on the “Guide to Japan” platform by JAL, showcasing the charm of HAC destinations in Hokkaido and northeastern Tohoku through illustrations by local picture book author SORA.

URL: https://www.jal.co.jp/ar/en/guide-to-japan/vacation-packages/featured/visit-sapporo-plus-one/

On the “FLY Deep Hokkaido” website, visitors can find information about the nine cities operated by HAC, purchase day trip tickets, or book travel packages for one or two nights up until the day before departure. This new travel option leverages the convenience of Sapporo/Okadama Airport, located just 6 km (3.7miles) from central Sapporo, to offer spontaneous trips during a stay in Hokkaido or to include an additional city visit in travel plans made before arriving in Hokkaido.

In 2023, Hokkaido welcomed 2.34 million international tourists, with approximately 70% of overnight stays concentrated in central Hokkaido cities such as Sapporo, Kutchan, and Otaru*2. By utilizing the conveniently located Sapporo/Okadama Airport, the aim is to encourage visitors to explore other attractive cities in Hokkaido beyond the central region.

HAC is committed to connecting the world with local regions and people. Efforts will continue to promote side trips from Sapporo/Okadama Airport, which is easily accessible from central Sapporo, and strive to increase regional tourism among inbound travelers.

Note 1: Approximately 5 minutes by bus from Sakaemachi Station on the Toho Subway Line.
Note 2: Source: Hokkaido Transport Bureau “Basic Tourism Data of Hokkaido” dated November 8, 2024

Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, Japan’s premier mountain resort in Niseko, Hokkaido, invites you to embark on an exceptional culinary journey. Innovative chef Kaori Yoshida from the renowned AGRISCAPE restaurant will lead an exclusive eight-day collaborative dinner event starting Wednesday January 29, 2025.

Chef Yoshida, the executive chef and farm manager of AGRISCAPE, located on a farm in Okurayama just outside Sapporo, is celebrated for her culinary masterpieces that have garnered praise from food enthusiasts in Japan and beyond. Her cuisine revolves around cultivating and consuming locally sourced ingredients, employing Farm-to-Table practices that evoke an emotional palate and emphasize the importance of ‘food.’

AGRISCAPE, situated in the satoyama of Kobetsawa, a 20-minute from Sapporo’s center, cultivates over 150 varieties of vegetables and herbs. The restaurant also breeds chickens, black pigs, and bees, creating a circular farm in a naturally rich environment surrounded by mountains and flowing rivers.

In this collaborative dinner course, the ingredients, naturally cultivated in the Hokkaido region’s blessed environment, are consumed and savored with the land’s enriched energy. Expressing gratitude for life and the significance of consuming self-grown ingredients symbolizes the profound meaning of food, resonating with a quest for spiritual fulfillment through the culinary experience.

The eatery presents the pinnacle of culinary pleasures, incorporating the finest constituents from the sea and land of Hokkaido. The exclusive supper set allows you to savor the earth’s richness and the chef’s generosity on every plate, enhancing your delightful encounter at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, nestled in the snowy white landscape. Immerse yourself in a time of indulgence. Experience the harmonious relationship between food and nature, perfected by Chef Yoshida.

Collaboration Dinner Event
Date: January 29 through February 2, and February 4, through 6, 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Mountain Lounge in Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono
Price: JPY 18,000(SVC excluded / Tax included)

For your inquiries and reservation, please contact us:
TEL: 0136-27-1234
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ABOUT PARK HYATT NISEKO HANAZONO

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

For details, please visit our website parkhyattniseko.com