Higashiyama Reservists are our team of select experts for our summer lifestyle programmes, exclusively curated for guests of Higashiyama Niseko Village. They have an intimate knowledge of the local environment and natural wonders; and they will lead inspiring journeys to discover nature’s fleeting beauty and create opportunities for independent discoveries during the green season.

THE MAJESTIC MOUNT YOTEI HIKE

  • Full-day guided hike up Mount Yotei with your Reservist (10 hours)
  • GoPro photos produced by the resort
  • Energising packed breakfast and Chef-prepared to-go lunch box
  • Suitable for guests between the ages of 16-65 with very high fitness level

The majestic Mount Yotei dominates the skyline of the Niseko Valley. Immerse in the beauty of Mount Yotei up close with our full-day hike that begins at 6.30am with a shuttle transfer to the base of Mount Yotei. Your Reservist will lead you on this adventurous hike that promises amazing views across the valley to Niseko and Kutchan, and pleasant encounters with numerous varieties of alpine flora and fauna that are packed with local wildlife. You may even hear the drumming of the beautiful Hokkaido great spotted woodpecker and also come across a Siberian chipmunk on the trail.

Savour your relaxing lunch at the top of the mountain where you can marvel at the stunning views of Lake Toya and even parts of Sapporo. Be mesmerised by the rolling clouds as they swirl around the edge of the crater as you enjoy a moment of contemplation and repose, all of these special moments captured beautifully on a GoPro.

After the enjoyable and satisfying hike, take a refreshing sip from Yotei no Wakimizu, the spring in the Yotei Nature Park, where the hike begins and ends.

Experience for up to two persons: JPY 114,000 (inclusive of prevailing service charge and tax)

A 50% surcharge applies for the third person.

THE FULL-DAY LAKE TOYA E-BIKE ADVENTURE

  • Full-day guided e-bike adventure with your Reservist (6-7 hours)
  • GoPro photos produced by the resort
  • Chef-prepared to-go lunch box
  • Suitable for guests between the ages of 16-65 with high fitness level

Most famed for its glamorous ski season, Niseko is equally beautiful, if not more so during the summer. Quiet roads, mild summer temperatures and attractive country landscapes make for a perfect e-biking adventure around Niseko, led by your Reservist.

The two-wheeled experience unfolds with a leisurely ride towards the picturesque Lake Toya. Delight in a close encounter with the world’s largest flightless birds at an ostrich farm where more than 60 birds run freely around the ranch. Next on the itinerary is a visit to Makkari Town, most famous for the pork from its pigs, which live an idyllic life grazing on herbs and flowers. Ride on to Lake Toya, the highlight of the day, where you can enjoy your chef-prepared lunch box by the lakeside. Relish in the spectacular scenery that surrounds you before continuing on to the farmer’s market where you can discover a plethora of fresh agricultural products from the Niseko area.

Let your Reservist, the resort’s curator of unprecedented Niseko adventures, inspire you through the authentic and timeless moments amid nature’s fleeting beauty while capturing your adventure on a GoPro.

Experience for up to two persons: JPY 101,500 (inclusive of prevailing service charge and tax)

THE SCENIC MOUNT ANNUPURI E-BIKE RIDE

  • Half-day guided e-bike ride with your Reservist (4-5 hours)
  • GoPro photos produced by the resort
  • Chef-prepared to-go lunch box
  • Suitable for guests between the ages of 16-65 with advanced fitness level

Traverse on the Niseko Panorama Line, one of the famous winding roads in Hokkaido that threads through Niseko’s peaks to enjoy the mountain nature, with a delicious lunch box and a GoPro to capture your personal collection of #RCMemories. Pause for a visit at the historical Kanrosui Spring where in 1954, the Showa Emperor tasted the cold spring water and proclaimed it as “Kanro” or “sweet dew”. Once you’ve had a refreshing sip of the spring water, proceed on to visit the beautiful Shinsen-numa (marsh) located 2,546ft above sea level nicknamed “Where God and Mountain Hermits Live” where the stunning scenery is said to be the best in Niseko.

Next, head on to the Niseko Green Farm where you can glimpse the local farm life and also sample the delicious seasonal produce amidst an authentic and laid-back atmosphere. The final stop on the itinerary is a must-visit in Niseko – the famous Milk Kobo, home to legendary dairy treats namely the rich cream puffs and cheese tarts.

Experience for up to two persons: JPY 89,000 (inclusive of prevailing service charge and tax). A 50% surcharge applies for the third person.

THE HALF-DAY NISEKO LEISURE RIDE

  • Half-day guided e-bike ride with your Reservist (3-4 hours)
  • GoPro photos produced by the resort
  • Chef-prepared to-go lunch box
  • Suitable for guests of all ages with intermediate fitness level

Languid days are just perfect in a setting like splendid Niseko. Experience the outdoor lifestyle with a leisurely half-day cycling tour on Niseko’s long, flowing and peaceful roads with the pristine natural scenery embracing you. Capture your memories on a GoPro as your Reservist leads you on this scenic tour on wheels that begins at the ostrich farm where you can get up close and interact with these magnificent creatures that run freely around the ranch.

Cycle on to the well-known tofu shop Wakimizu no Sato. Savour the delicate handmade tofu and tofu doughnuts amongst other tasty dishes made with fresh spring water from Yoteizan no Wakimizu. Enjoy a respite from the ride with your house-made lunch box before journeying on to the bustling farmer’s market where you can discover rare seasonal vegetables freshly picked that morning and a wide array of Niseko agricultural products.

Treat yourself to Niseko’s well-known dairy delicacies served at Milk Kobo, located next to the farm that produces the milk that is used to create their signature indulgences. From ice cream to the fresh drinkable yoghurt served in their iconic milk jug-shaped bottle, this visit will certainly delight the young and young-at-heart.

Experience for up to two persons: JPY 76,000 (inclusive of prevailing service charge and tax)

A 50% surcharge applies for the third person.