Sunset live at 820m high on the mountain! Enjoy the view of Mt. Yotei and the beautiful sunset with a dynamic music performance. The gondola will run until 19:00 on the day. Date and time: 21 August, 17：00～18：00 Place: Grand Hirafu outdoor site next to the gondola station on the top 　　　　　*Venue switched to Rest House Ace Hill in case of rain Performance by：　Rabirabi Fee: Free 　　　　*Gondola fee required (1,000yen/adult, 600yen/child) *Be aboard the gondola by 16:30 so that you won't be late for the performance! *Bring a jacket with you - it will be chilly on the top of the mountain! Rabirabi will also host a music workshop from 13:30-14:30 on the same day at Kutchan History and Nature Museum. Come join with something that makes noise! Call the Hotel Niseko Alpen on 0136 22 1105 for more information.

Set to open Saturday, 31 July, the latest addition to the Hanazono Activity Centre is the Zip Line, one of only a few zip lines in Hokkaido and one of the longest in Japan. A zip line is an inclined cable strung between two points, with the harnessed rider attached to the cable with a pulley-like device that allows a ride down the line with the force of gravity. Two zip lines will be on offer at the Hanazono Activity Centre, one 200m in length, the other 230 allowing a ride across the Hanazono basin and the Summer BagJump. More information will be available soon on the website.

本日（7月29日）悪天候の為グラン・ヒラフサマーゴンドラは
運休させて頂きます。
サマーゴンドラ運休に伴いましてレストハウスエースヒル、自然情報室エコルも
クロースさせて頂きます。
ご迷惑をお掛け
いたしますが、何卒ご了解お願いいたします。

Company: SkiJapan Resort: Niseko Grand Hirafu - Hokkaido, Japan Start Date: 2010-11-22T00:00:00 Job Categories: Other | Hospitality Services | Reservations & Office | Sales Job Type: Winter Full-Time Salary Languages: English | Mandarin | Cantonese | Japanese Salary: 180,000 YEN / monthly Accommodation: sub Lift Pass: yes Job Description: Want to be apart of a great team? Then the SJ Front office is perfect for you!
We are seeking friendly, charming, efficient and smiley bilingual and English speaking staff (preferred, but not essential) to work on our front desk at SKi Japan.com HQ in Niseko Hirafu. You must have exceptional...

Company: Niseko Base Snow Sports (Part of Ski Japan.com) Resort: Niseko Grand Hirafu - Hokkaido, Japan Start Date: 2010-11-22T00:00:00 Job Categories: Hire & Retail | Hospitality Services Job Type: Winter Full-Time Salary Languages: English Salary: 180,000 YEN / monthly Accommodation: sub Lift Pass: yes Job Description: Want to work in a prime ski in-ski out location with plenty of time to ride?
We are seeking fun, experienced, energetic and reliable team players for our rental/ retail crew.
Ideally you will be skilled and highly knowledgeable on all aspects of skiing/snowboarding, and maybe even...

Company: Niseko Base Snow Sports (Part of Ski Japan.com) Resort: Niseko Grand Hirafu - Hokkaido, Japan Start Date: 2010-12-01T00:00:00 Job Categories: Guiding & Instruction Job Type: Winter Full-Time Wage Languages: English Salary: Up to 300,000 YEN / monthly + bonus structure Accommodation: sub Lift Pass: yes Job Description: "COME RIDE WITH US..."
Working with the NBS (Niseko Base Snow Sports) team you will be a Ski/ Snowboard/ Telemarking instructor required for our rapidly expanding school. Your office will the the amazing Niseko Resorts area made up of Grand Hirafu/ Hanazono, Annupuri & Niseko Village.
Must...

Little do many of the winter ski revelers know that Niseko is only a 45 minutes drive to the coast Being on a small island, you have two coasts to choose from, the Sea of Japan or Pacfic Ocean.

Both areas are beautiful in their unique rugged way.  The Japanese coastline is a sight for any visitor - vertical cliffs, unbelievably deep forest greens and super clear water.

On the Sea of Japan side, the fishing is unbelievable. A key spot is Shakotan, about 1.5hrs drive from Niseko. The bed and breakfast (a Ryokan called Uni-Ya) there is owned by a local fisherman who serves up the best sushi I would say in all of Hokkaido. Fish are caught at 6am and on your plate by lunch - the ultimate in fresh sushi.

Many current Niseko property owners are making their way up in summer to experience the green side of Niseko and its surrounding areas.

Pic: Coastal Shakotan.

We are happy to announce that due to your overwhelming support we've hit capacity on the Niseko HANAZONO Hill Climb and are unable to accept anymore applications! If you weren't among the lucky ones who got in but you'd still like to be involved there's still hope... and you get to enjoy the atmosphere without having to endure the suffering! Sign up to be a volunteeer!! Call 0136-212-551 or email: natsu@nisekotourism.com to put your name down or for more info

Company: Niseko Management Service Resort: Niseko Grand Hirafu - Hokkaido, Japan Start Date: 2010-11-30T00:00:00 Job Categories: Hospitality Services | Reservations & Office Job Type: Winter Full-Time Salary Languages: English Salary: 150,000 yen/month Accommodation: sub Lift Pass: yes Job Description: NMS manages and rents some of the most exceptional self-contained accommodation and retail in Hirafu. We are looking for friendly, outgoing reception staff for the coming winter season. Job duties include assisting customers with questions, handling check ins and check outs, and other customer...

本日（７月２４日）、悪天候の為、サマーゴンドラ乗り場横「乗馬園」をクローズ致します。
予めご了承下さい。

Visit the Kutchan town website (Japanese only) to find out the best spot to see the potato flowers in bloom in the area. Please be mindful when visiting these fields that you do not enter the fields and have good manners when parking cars nearby.

Kutchan's annual "Jaga" potato festival will be on 7-8 August! The biggest summer event in town includes traditional festival parades, fun games for kids, and dances/music/performances for everyone! The 1st Niseko HANAZONO Hill Climb will also take place during the festival on 8 August during the Jaga Festival. Come along and join our hottest summer festival! Festival timetable here (Japanese only) Call the festival committee on 0136 22 1121 for more information.