Hirafu Parking Updates for 2020/21 Winter

Parking is limited in Hirafu, particularly during the busy winter season.

Kutchan Town has provided the following information and rules to help ensure safety and the smooth operation of traffic.

Public parking in the Niseko Hirafu area

  • No parking overnight in the public parking lot due to snow removal.
  • When you park overnight, your car will be stuck in the snow and it will be extremely difficult to move.
  • If you are staying at a hotel or condominium, park in the provided parking lot of each accommodation at night.
  • Street parking is a hindrance to pedestrians and is a cause of traffic problems. Hirafu-zaka St. has a steep slope, so parking and stopping are prohibited.
  • In winter, street parking is tightly controlled, and local authorities will be patrolling the area.

Hirafu Parking Lot #1

Access to the pick-up and drop-off area near the Welcome Center is one-way only.

  • Follow the instructions of the parking staff in Hirafu Parking lot #1.
  • Do not park overnight. If you do, your car will be stuck in the snow and will be extremely difficult to move.
  • Clearly display the name of the company on service vehicles.
  • Hirafu Parking lot #1 is for National park use such as visiting the ski resort. Employees working in the Hirafu area should park at the office parking lot or the Sun Sports Land temporary parking lot.
  • Don’t park on Hirafu-zaka St. for a long time because it will interfere with other cars and pedestrians.

Sun Sports Land Temporary Parking Lot

  • Available Period: From Mid December to Mid March 2020.
  • Available Hours: 8am-12am (No parking is allowed from 12am to 8am.)
  • Eligible Users: Anybody needs to park
  • Do not leave your car parked overnight. If you do, your car will be stuck in the snow and will be extremely difficult to move.
  • The parking space directly in front of Sun Sports Land building is only for visitors to Sun Sports Land.

Hirafu Police Box Parking

  • Hirafu Police Box Parking can only be used temporarily as a pick-up location. Do not park here.
  • If there is an emergency vehicle, give priority to that emergency vehicle.
  • Never park and stop on Hirafu-zaka St. because it will cause traffic problems.
  • Do not leave your car parked overnight. If you do, your car will be stuck in the snow and will be extremely difficult to move.

Announced by Kutchan Police Station, Kutchan Tourism Association, Niseko Hirafu Area Management, Niseko Hirafu Neighbourhood Watch, Kutchan Town Office Tourism Division