Take Advantage of Rhythm Japan’s Early Bird Deals
In preparation for what’s guaranteed to be another landmark winter season for both Rhythm Japan and snowsports in Japan, Rhythm is now offering early bird deals!
Book now and take advantage of our exclusive Early Bird Special to experience 20% off Rhythm Rides lesson and guiding services when you book for three days or more. What’s even better, those who book now will also receive 20% off rentals, ensuring they’re kitted out in the best possible gear when they’re shredding in Niseko over the 2024/25 winter season.
For those pre-booking their rentals, there’s a lot of new gear to be excited about. As explained by Rhythm Hirafu Store Manager, Sean Potts,
“With the aim of having a ski or a snowboard to excite everyone from beginners to expert powder hunters, the 2024/25 winter will see the most new rental gear in Rhythm Japan’s history. We are particularly excited about the new ARV series from Armada skis and to offer Shaun White’s new brand, Whitespace, in the Niseko rental fleet.”
Whether you’re a seasoned JaPow veteran looking to smash deep lines or a first timer wanting to make the trip over and finally experience Japan first-hand, there’s no better time to start booking than now.
Book early and secure the best gear and the best instructors and guides before the rush. More info HERE.
Bookings must be made before the 31st of July 2024. Rides Early Bird Specials not available during these blackout periods (16th Dec – 5th Jan & 25th Jan – 2nd Feb).
Restaurant Nook AnNupuri starts summer operations on June 22!
Nook AnNupuri restaurant, located in Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort and Center House, begin its summer operations on Saturday, June 22, 2024!
The menu includes a variety of dishes such as hearty dishes using herb pork from Makari and menus created in collaboration with businesses in Niseko Town. Please feel free to use the cafe as well! Groups of up to 200 people are also welcome.
More info HERE.
Exclusive Heritage Explorer Activity Package at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono
Experience the exclusive Heritage Explorer Activity Package at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono. Hotel guests can enjoy a whisky-themed day featuring a visit to the Yoichi whisky distillery and an exquisite whisky pairing dinner at Robata. *Schedule : July 28, August 12, August 17 2024
Exclusively at Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, delve into the distinguished world of whisky with the Heritage Explorer Activity Package. This refined experience is designed for hotel guests and features a curated day that begins with a guided tour at the iconic Yoichi Distillery. Witness the art of whisky crafting and absorb the rich history that surrounds Nikka Whisky. End your day with a sumptuous dinner at Robata, where each dish is perfectly paired with exceptional whiskies to enhance both the culinary and tasting experience. This package also includes a special amenity to commemorate your cultural journey. Embrace this exclusive opportunity to explore whisky heritage with confidence. Book the Heritage Explorer Activity Package today. Experience the essence of whisky culture with confidence and elegance, all within the luxury setting of Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono. 4 Package • Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery Tour including transportation • Dinner at Robata with Whiskey Pairing • Special Amenity
Itinerary
Meeting in the hotel lobby at 12:00 for the tour. We will guide you to the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery tour by hotel limousine viechel. (Including the tour of the facility and shopping at the gift shop).
Please enjoy a special dinner course with whisky pairing served at our Japanese restaurant ‘Robata’.
(19:30~21:30)
Schedule
July 28, August 12, August 17 2024
Price
72,500 JPY (Tax and service charge inclusive)
Please book via official website :
Heritage Explore Activity | Park Hyatt Niseko (hyattexperiences.com)
Bookings are now open for Rhythm TRIPS 2024/25!
Following a successful debut season, Rhythm TRIPS is proud to announce that bookings are now open for the 2024/25 season.
As an extension of Rhythm Japan’s passion for mountain life and dedication to customer satisfaction, Rhythm TRIPS provides customers with an unparalleled Niseko experience, seamlessly integrating accommodation, transfers, lift passes, and the renowned Rhythm Japan services into the one comprehensive and convenient package.
In response to the increasing demand of travellers seeking the Niseko experience, TRIPS will be offering more packages than ever before for the 2024/25 season. So if you missed out last winter, be sure to get in early to lock in your dream Japow holiday for this winter season.
As explained by Rhythm Rides Director, Tareesa Straatmans, “Interest in mountain experiences in Japan is at an all time high right now; with the most consistent snowfall in the world, unique cultural experiences and value for money, Japan has quickly caught the attention of the avid snow enthusiast. With this in mind, securing the two most integral parts of your holiday in quality lessons/guiding and accommodation is super important to ensure an epic Japow adventure.”
Offering a diverse range of packages tailored to individual preferences and interests, TRIPS provides the ultimate convenience for those looking to experience Niseko’s world-class terrain without the headache of needing to organise an itinerary.
While other travel providers may focus on securing accommodation, TRIPS emphasises the importance of curating the best possible on-snow experience for each customer. Our team of highly experienced, local and passionate guides/instructors specialise in creating personalised, customisable on-snow experiences tailored to each individual customer’s goals, abilities and wants for their trip. Whether you’re a novice seeking the ideal introduction to skiing/snowboarding, an intermediate rider wanting to step up their skills and master deep pow, or a seasoned shredder looking for the ultimate backcountry touring experience, there’s a TRIPS package that’ll suit you.
As Tareesa continued, “Every package has been carefully considered to make sure your holiday is one to remember.” Choose between the Learn to Ride Taster, the Japow Experience, Niseko Progression Program, Multi-Resort Taster and the Ultimate Family Trip and receive a true insider’s perspective of Niseko, with promised access to Rhythm Japan’s dedicated retail and rental teams and expert local Rhythm Rides instructors & guides. Guests will also be able to take advantage of various upgrade options, including transport to other neighbouring resorts, additional guests, equipment, room upgrades and full flexibility throughout the trip.
If you’ve been thinking about visiting Niseko for a while, there’s no better time than now. Simply book your flights, pick a TRIPS package and we’ll do the rest! For further information and booking inquiries, visit https://www.rhythmjapan.com/rides-trips/
Established in 2005, Rhythm Japan offers everything customers need to embrace the ultimate mountain experience. Year-round services, lessons, guiding, retail, and rental offerings are paired with knowledgeable local staff who share their expertise and passion for unforgettable experiences. In Summer, the Niseko flagship store also serves as a community activity hub, featuring skate and climbing facilities, workspaces,and more.
Rhythm Japan is proud to be part of the evo family of brands. evo is a global outdoor retailer and experiences company with 11 evo stores in the U.S. and Canada, and global retail via evo.com. The evo family also includes travel and recreation businesses; evoTrip, evo Hotel, All Together Skatepark (Seattle and Salt Lake City), and Callaghan Country in BC Canada. Together, Rhythm and evo provide global access to experiences focused on sport, culture, the outdoors, and human connection.
To learn more about Rhythm Japan and their latest offerings for all seasons, visit www.rhythmjapan.com.
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Rhythm Japan Expands: Bike Rentals Now Available Across All Resorts, Including Furano’s Debut Summer Season
Ahead of the rapidly approaching summer season, Rhythm Japan is excited to announce that we will now be offering bike rentals across all three resorts.
In addition to the established presence of Rhythm Hirafu and Rhythm Happo amongst the summer sporting community, leading winter sports rental store, Rhythm Furano, will now also offer summer bike rentals for the first time. With its central location directly opposite the Kitanomine Gondola, Rhythm Furano will serve as a hub for biking enthusiasts looking to explore Furano’s expansive terrain, while also offering an easily accessible starting point for newcomers wanting to experience the natural wonders of Furano’s peaceful countryside on two-wheels.
The store’s extensive selection will offer a collection of summer retail accessories alongside a rental range of top-of-the-line E-hybrid bikes, premium hybrid bikes, and a collection of kids mountain bikes. Whether you’re keen to hit off-road tracks, explore the countryside with your family, or want a more eco-friendly mode of travel, Rhythm Niseko, Hakuba and Furano will have a rental bike to suit your needs. All three locations will be open for the summer season as of the 1st of June, and will remain in operation until the 23rd of September.
“After 4 winters of operation in Furano, we are pleased to announce that we are gearing up to open for our first summer. The store will offer retail accessories from Patagonia, Smith and Oakley, as well as a rental range of Specialized E-bikes, and a selection of kids mountain bikes.” – Andy Meadows, Head of Operations
Established in 2005, Rhythm Japan is the premier provider of year-round outdoor rental, retail, and lesson/guiding services in Japan’s top mountain resorts. Rhythm Japan’s extensive on-site facilities stock the world’s most reputable brands and include tuning workshops, boot fitting services, and cafes. The Rhythm Japan retail division offers year-round mountain wear, and their flagship store in Niseko is a community activity hub, featuring pump tracks, bouldering walls, trampolines, and more. Rhythm Japan is proud to be part of the evo family of brands. evo is a global outdoor retailer and experiences company with 11 evo stores in the U.S. and Canada, and global retail via evo.com. The evo family also includes travel and recreation businesses; evoTrip, evo Hotel, All Together Skatepark (Seattle and Salt Lake City), and Callaghan Country in BC Canada. Together, Rhythm and evo provide global access to experiences focused on sport, culture, the outdoors, and human connection. To learn more about Rhythm Japan and their latest offerings for all seasons, visit www.rhythmjapan.com.
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Questionnaire on transportation in Niseko Area
The purpose of this survey is to ease the mobility burdens of tourists in the Niseko area.
In the Niseko area, the number of tourists increases significantly during the winter tourist season, and travel demand swells locally during the peak season from December through March, making it difficult for both tourists and local residents to get around.
As a fundamental research to solve this problem, The Hokkaido Development Agency is conducting a questionnaire survey on means of transportation in the Niseko area and investigate the possibility of solving the problem through car sharing (a service in which registered members share the use of a car).
Click here to fill out the survey.
Contact:
The Hokkaido Development Agency
Otaru Development and ConstructionDepartment Road Planning Division
0134-23-7463
NISEKO CLASSIC is back this year!
The NISEKO CLASSIC is a citizen participation road race held on public roads in the Niseko area, which is one of the few one-way races
Website / Entry: https://nisekoclassic.com
Youtube: https://youtu.be/SBbvJfNhAuA?
For inquiries: HOKKAIDO EVENTS
NISEKO GRAVEL is back this year!
It’s a fun ride event that allows participants to enjoy off-road cycling connecting the mountains, rivers, and towns in the Niseko area.
Website / Entry: https://nisekogravel.com/en/
Check out last year’s event: Panaracer Youtube
>>https://youtu.be/p28GJ-B9pTo?si=IlivQt98LEQS_rqQ
NISEKO GRAVEL Youtube >> https://youtu.be/aA_xSYzX3kE?
For inquiries: HOKKAIDO EVENTS
Mountain Biking Is Coming To Grand Hirafu This Summer
A mountain bike course is coming to Grand Hirafu this summer, accessible via the resort’s gondola lifts.
This is the first time since 2019 that the resort will have summer gondola service, enabling mountain bikes to be brought to the start of a new mountain biking course that features both steep and gentle slopes, as well as an area where beginner and intermediate riders can hone their skills.
The gondola and mountain bike course will open on 13 July and run through 23 September from 9am – 4pm.
Tickets prices start at JPY1,200 (US$8) for a single adult gondola lift, continuing to a four hour pass at JPY3,500 (US$23.33) and an all day pass for JPY5,000 (US$33.33).
There are also season passes for JPY20,000 (US$133.31). All children’s tickets are half price.
Grand Hirafu Mtb 2
In reopening summer gondola service and designing the mountain bike course, Grand Hirafu Resort joins many other companies and organisations that are developing Niseko green season activities.
On 16 September, NAMBA (Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association) opened the Twin Peaks Bike Park, a 12.5km mountain biking course that is meant to be the first part of an eventual masterplan that hopes to connect the area’s five ski resorts, as well as housing developments and nearby towns, with trails.
More info HERE.
Two Michelin Starred Chefs Join to Serve French Cuisine
méli mélo -Yuki No Koe- presents “HokkAsia”, an exciting new creative space allowing chefs to be stimulated, merging the cultures of Hokkaido and Asia through collaborative dishes and dining experiences.
The inaugural residency kicks off on 24 February with two special Four Hands Dinners featuring the brilliance of Michelin Star Chef Kawano Masahiko from Chaleur in Singapore and Hokkaido’s very own Michelin virtuoso Chef Sato Hironori, as well as Singapore inspired dishes in the daily a la carte menu.
The second part of series celebrates the culinary inspirations of Malaysia with Chef Lee and Chef Yong; the regionally acclaimed up and coming chefs and owners behind ‘Eat and Cook’ restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. The week is topped off with a gastronomic fusion of dishes with a Six Hands Dinner with Chef Sato Hironori.
The Japanese word “eat” is comprised of the characters “human” and “better”, which implies “eating makes people better”. We certainly wouldn’t disagree with that! At Setsu Niseko, we dive into a world of culinary mastery as we welcome some of Asia’s top chefs to experience Hokkaido; encounter the people, explore the culture, and discover local ingredients and create unforgettable new culinary delights.
Through hokkAsia’s series of Chef’s Residencies, they invite you to savour a collection of “umami” packed dishes created to excite each of your five senses. Each residency runs for a limited one-week period and features a specially curated week long menu inspired by the country of our guest chef, alongside an exclusive Four or Six-Hands Dinner experience that celebrates the art of gastronomy.
The first two chapters of hokkAsia commence in February and March with Executive Chef Kawano from the one-Michelin star restaurant Chaleur in Singapore closely followed by two incredible young talents from Malaysia who have been making waves steadily climbing the ladder of Asia’s Best Restaurants and featured in the 2023 Michelin Guide. Read on to discover more about the first chapter hokkAsia below.
Michelin Four Hands: Chef Kawano Masahiko from Chaleur X Chef Sato Hironori from méli mélo
Taking the helm for the inaugural chapter of hokkAsia is Michelin-starred Chef Kawano Masahiko from Chaleur in Singapore, taking us on an exquisite culinary journey curated together with Hokkaido’s very own Michelin- starred Chef Sato Hironori from méli mélo, Sapporo.
Four Hands 8-Course Set Dinner Menu: Limited Dates 1&2 March 2024
Treat yourself to an evening of gourmet indulgence as two culinary masters join forces to curate a special dinner menu that transcends the ordinary. Available for just two nights, highlights of this culinary fusion of Japanese and French cuisine include Chef Kawano’s signature dish Duck Noodle Soup and Tokachi-Waka Ushi Wagyu, a delectable pastry pie of beef and Hokkaido vegetables. The fourth course, Ishinagi, includes a special marriage of culinary styles as Chef Kawano prepares the seabass and Chef Hiro creates the sauce.
Dinner Seatings: 17:00, 18:00 or 19:00
Price: 8 Course Dinner Menu French Fusion ¥30,000 (service and tax included)
Inhouse guests enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail or wine with the menu.
Reservations required. Limited seating available each evening so please secure your reservation early.
Menu: Here
Guests who book before the 17th February enjoy a special rate of ¥25,000 per person (service and tax included)
Locals card holders also enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail or wine with the menu.
Singapore Week: 24 February – 2 March 2024
For just one week from 24 February – 2 March, guests can enjoy a bevy of Singaporean delights with a specially curated a la carte menu inspired by Hokkaido’s rich produce and the melting pot of flavours in Singapore. Diners can enjoy the teams unique Hokkaido take on Singapore classics such as Hainanese Chicken Rice, Bak Kut Teh Pork Noodle Soup, Chili Crab, Grilled Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce and Butter Pineapple Cake. Let your tastebuds embark on a journey across the Lion City without leaving the mountains of Niseko.
The Singapore inspired hokkAsia menu is available alongside the regular a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
*Chef Kawano will only be cooking on the 1st and 2nd of March and not during the rest of the Singapore Week.
Menu: Here
More info HERE.
Book “Four Hands 8-Course Set Dinner Menu: Limited Dates 1&2 March 2024” HERE.
Book Singapore Week: 24February – 2 March 2024 HERE.
Press Release can be found HERE.
