Blogged Stories
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The Niseko Style Running map debuts! (in Japanese)
The Niseko Style Running Map has just been published by the Niseko Promotion Board! It’s the perfect resource for all those looking to go for a run during their trip to Niseko or considering Niseko as a destination for their next running holiday. The map guides you to sightseeing spots, local farmers’ markets, cafés and other places that will make your runs even more enjoyable!Take in Niseko's beautiful natural surroundings at your own pace and chat with the friendly locals! Running is becoming increasingly popular with visitors from all over the world and we can assure you that Niseko can cater to all of your runner's needs! The Map will be delivered to the tourism desk of JR Sapporo Sta., roadside rest areas and tourist desks in the Niseko area. -
Annuppuri Onsen Yugokorotei temporarily closed
Due to maintainance works, Niseko Annupuri Onsen "Yugokorotei" will be temporary closed from May 15th 2012. The day-use onsen and accomodation facilities are scheduled to re-open in early June. Press release (in Japanese only) -
Hawaiian Concert in Kutchan, July 13!
period July 13th 201 Doors: 18:30 Start: 19:00 Infomation Time: Friday, July 13th 2012 Doors: 18:30 Start: 19:00 Place: Shu Ogawara Museum of Art Entry: free! Artists: Pearl Islanders (band) HULA HINA FETIA (Tahitian dance) -
First Niseko Pro Invitational Golf Event June 26/30
■period：June 26/30 2012 ■Infomation：Before moving on to the Segasammy Cup Tournament, some JGTO (Japan Golf Tour) pros will visit Niseko Village! -
Niseko Sakura Event – Choir Recital
The Niseko Yoku Aisuru Kai (President, Mr Hideo Nakajima) has announced the Niseko Sakura – Choir Recital Event, which is held in celebration of the 1000 cherry blossom tree project which started in 2007. The Cherry Blossom trees were gradually planted on Miyayama, located near the Takeo Arishima Memorial Museum in Niseko Town. Last year a milestone, 1000 Cherry blossom trees were added to the plantation on Miyayama, which consists of the Ezoyamasakura and various other varieties of Cherry blossom. A song titled “Niseko no sora ni” was also created last year and this was published on the 19th May 2012 at the Niseko Chomin Center (Convention Center). The very first “Niseko Sakura Choir Recital Festival” is to be staged by the Niseko Sakura Choir Committee (Mr Kaizaburo Saito, Chairman). The Niseko Sakura Choir Committee are furthering the wider communities knowledge of the “Niseko 1000 Sakura project” and Spring in Niseko, through their efforts. -
Pension Full Note 15th anniversary concert @ Jazz Bar Half Note
period 19th May 2012, from 19:30 Infomation To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pension Full Note, bassist Hideaki Kanazawa and pianist Eishin Nose will be giving a special performance at Half Noteon May 19th 2012! Artist profiles: Eishin Nose: The pianist lives and performs in New York. He does not only play jazz, but also classical sheet music and symphonies and has recorded albums in several musical genres. His album "Blue Canary" has been included in Swing Journal's Gold Disc selection. Hideaki Kanazawa: He has performed together with famous musicians Hino Terumasa, Sadao Watanabe, Yasuko Agawa and counts among the leading bassists of Japanese jazz. His record "Happy Talk", for which he invited Hank Jones, demonstrates impressively that the bass is a musical instrument capable of transporting deep musicality. -
Niseko Annupuri summer Gondola resumes on 9 June.
●Fares／ 【Return tickets】Adult: 1200yen Child (Age 7-12): 600yen 【One-way tickets】Adult: 720yen Child (Age 7-12): 360yen ●Hours Operation／9am-4:30pm(last departing gondola is at 4pm) *due to bad weather etc. the gondola operating times may vary or be cancelled. ●Date/ Please refer to the calender. The Hirafu Summer Gondola, which is scheduled to start on 23 June can also be used as part of this round trip ticket. You can let your dogs run freely without a leash in the "dog run" and even get on gondolas with them! -
Niseko Summer Food Fest 2012 @ Hilton Niseko Village 22-24 June
Niseko Summer Food Fest 2012 wil be held as the first event in Hokkaido to combine wine, food and art! Niseko's best chefs will join forces with Michelin-crowned guests and artists from all over Japan. Activities include demonstrations, cooking classes and much more! Where: Hilton Niseko Village When: June 22-23 For more information please see flyer (in Japanese only) or ask Hilton Niseko Village (Tel 0136-44-1919 Hiltonnisekovillage webpages -
Prefectural Highway 66 Iwanai-Toya Line reopen 17th May.
Prefectural Highway 66, (Iwanai-Toya Line; commonly known as "Panorama Line") will reopen at 10 am on May 17th 2012. Furthermore, the stretch between Kutchan Hanazono ( around Weiss ski resort) and Niseko Goshiki Onsen on Prefectural Highway 58 (Kutchan-Niseko Line, commonly known as "Eco-line") that has been closed for the winter will reopen on Friday, May 25th at 10 am. The toilet facilities at Lake Hangetsu can be used again from Friday, May 18th. -
Tenth Niseko Mayor's Cup Golf Festival, June 3rd 2012.
When: June 3rd 2012, 8:20 (meet), 9:00 (start) Where: Niseko Golf Course (Niseko-cho, Aza Fukui, Tel (0136)58-3131 Participation fee: 2000/person Usage fee: 6000 (general), 5000 (members) ※ Meal is included in the usage fee ※1,400 (+ 1000 for meal) for persons in possession of a season pass (all week or weekend only) Competition style: Double peoria Prices: Lots of prices for individual results; nearest to the pin, etc Presented by: Niseko Mayor's Cup Golf Festival organisation committee Supported by: Niseko Town Niseko Village Inc. Contact and registration: Niseko Village Inc. TEL (0136)44-2211 FAX (0136) 44-3990 Niseko Village Click picture below for registration form (in Japanese) -
Korean travel agent “Tour ‘n Ski” releases ski movie!
“Tour n Ski”, a Korean travel agent specializing in ski travel, has released its own independent ski movie on May 12th 2012. The film is planned to receive promotional screenings this season on various occasions, such as exhibitions, info events and ski conventions. Following the company’s ski exhibition in Seoul in December last year, the film was shot later in the year in cooperation with Goldwin. The film, titled “Niseko begins 2012 – images from a Japanese ski journey in Niseko Hokkaido with the Lee Jung Sub ski team.” brilliantly captures the defining features and atmosphere of the resort and includes contributions by representatives of four different ski resort operators in Grand Hirafu.。“Tour n Ski” (shot March 4th – 8th 2012). (JNTO, Seoul office) -
Weather, Golden Week and our New Holiday Niseko Japan Website
The Last few weeks has seen a rock n roll of weather, from warm spring days and rain during Golden Week to a dusting of snow just 2 days ago on the mountain tops, to once again a pretty normal mild spring Monday.
Golden Week, a week where public holidays string together to make a week long holiday, started off warm with great spring riding and BBQ and beer weather for the holiday makers that came to Niseko. The end of the week saw the clouds come in and rain on and off making the last few days of lift operations at Hirafu and Annupuri not the best unfortunately.
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Opening date for Niseko Tokyu Golf Course
Niseko Tokyu Golf Course’s planned May 12 opening date has been postponed due to the heavy snowfalls and remaining snowpack this year. The Golf Course opening date will be delayed by one week: New opening date is : Saturday May 19, 2012 (Date may change due to weather and course conditions) We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Nihon Harmony Resorts KK 328-1 Aza-Iwaobetsu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-Gun, Hokkaido 044-0082 Japan Tel:+81 136 21 66 55 www.hanazononiseko.com/en -
Niseko flowers in bloom
It is getting warmer and the snow is melting in Niseko. Flowers are starting to bloom all over the area. When exactly the flowers start blooming differs from place to place, and please come to Niseko to check them up yourself! ■In Sakuragaoka park outside Niseko Station the fawn lilies and corydalis ambigua has been in bloom! ■ Around the Arishima footpaths you can look at fawn lilies, corydalis ambigua and skunk cabbages. ■Cherry trees are getting in bloom through out Kutchan and Niseko. ■"Mishima san no Shibazakura - Moss Phlox" in Kutchan is not yet in bloom.Please check the latest information HERE(English available). This weekend too Niseko "Hanami" will be held in Niseko Town, which makes for an action-packed trip! -
Road blocked
Due to a mudslide, part of National Highway 230 had to be closed. 【Details】 Closed between Sapporo-shi, Minami-ku, Josankei-National Forest, block 21 and Sapporo-shi, Minami-ku, Josankei National Forest block 106 (length: 14.300ｋｍ) 【Duration】 Road closed from Saturday, May 4th, 12:15 (end of blockage not fixed) 【Bypass】 At the intersection of R230 and R276 take R276➔R393➔R5➔Prefectural Highway No1 Otaru Josankei Line ➔ R230 Intersection 【Enquiries】 Japan Traffic Information Centre: 050-3369-6601 Otaru Infrastructure Development Division, Construction Department: 0134-33-0525 Hokkaido Traffic Information -
Niseko Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)
Every year since 2007, the Niseko wo koyonaku ai suru association (represented by Mr. Hideo Nakajima), is carrying out a cherry tree planting event at Miyayama hill, close to the literary museum dedicated to Takeo Arishima, the famous writer so inseparably connected to Niseko. The name of the event is “Niseko thousand cherry tree project”. As part of the movement, an event entitled “Niseko Sakura Festival” will be staged from April 28 over a 37 day period. 30 businesses and institutions will be participating. Between May 12th and 20th, the footpaths around the thousand cherry trees of Niseko, Miyayama Hill or the “Kaributo Hakkei” (eight spots of distintguished natural beauty) will turn into locations for hanami parties. At the same time, Niseko’s outdoor operators will cooperate to offer spring activities to please all the senses. They include sakura discounts on rafting and horse riding tours, or canoe tours that include cherry blossom cookies and snacks. -
The 3rd Niseko HANAZONO Hill Climb 2012 5 August
The 3rd Niseko HANAZONO Hill Climb 2012 will be held on 5 August in conjunction with the Kutchan Jaga Matsuri. General entry is now open. Please visit one of the following websites to register! SPORT ENTRY (Japanese) SPORT ENTRY (English - a handling charge will be applied to all applications.) Friends and families can take part in the pre-race event on 4 August (Sat) or in the post-race ride on 6 August (Mon). More info will be announced soon on the official website. Please refer to the official race report of 2011.Download HERE(pdf 68.6MB) 【NEWS!】Staff blog and Facebook has released on April 10. -
ニセコ東急ゴルフコースのオープン日について
５月１２日にオープン予定をしておりました、
「ニセコ東急ゴルフコース」ですが、融雪が遅れている為、
５月１９日オープン予定と変更になりました。
なお、今後の融雪の状況によっては、変更する場合がございますので
予めご了承下さい。２０１２シーズンも皆様のご来場お待ちしております。
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11-12シーズン スキー場営業終了のお知らせ
５月６日を持ちまして、今シーズンのスキー場営業がすべて終了と
なりました。シーズン中のご利用を心よりお礼申し上げます。今冬は、シーズン当初から近年例を見ない降雪に恵まれ、そして、
記念すべき開場５０周年という、最高のシーズンの幕開けとなりました。
また、シーズン中も引き続き降雪が続き、気温が低い日が続き、
良いコンデションを皆様にお楽しみ頂けたかと思います。５０周年という節目の年が終わり、次の５０年へ向けてさらなる進化
を、そして、引き続き皆様に愛され続けるスキー場を目指し、
半年間の準備作業に入らせて頂きます。来シーズンもニセコグラン・ヒラフへのご愛顧宜しくお願いいたします。
なお、今年も６月２3日から「サマーゴンドラ」の営業を開始いたします。
是非、夏のグラン・ヒラフにもお立ち寄り頂ければと思います。
私たちグラン・ヒラフのスタッフは１年を通し皆さまのご来場を
お待ちしております。最後に、「さらなる進化」の目玉としてエース券売所付近に
「新スキーセンター」を建設予定である事をご報告致します。ニセコマウンテンリゾート グラン・ヒラフスタッフ代表
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Coffee and music in Niseko
The idea for “Mori no Café-fes” (“Café festival in the forest”) was born in Tokyo, combining great music, great coffee, and handicraft art. We are happy to announce that the Hokkaido edition of this unique event will take place at Niseko Village! Try fresh coffee provided by local cafes at this unique music festival in the middle of a tranquil forest! ■ When Saturday, June 30th Check out the website for more information, tickets and limited evening specials! -
Community Pumpkin Project
In May we will plant out the seedlings that we re planted into larger pots in April into the field. ■Date: 26th of May 2012 (If raining may be postponed until the 2nd of June) ■Time: 09:00 am – 12:00 noon (Group and register at 8:30am) ■Where: Iwasaki Farm (See Map on the reverse of flyer) ■Lunch: BBQ lunch is provided at the farm. All you can eat Asparagus fres h from the field will be available to cook on the BBQ. ■Cost： 1000 yen for Adults, 500 yen for Children ■Please Bring: Work Gloves, Light Jacket, Face Towel, Sun Block ■Contact： Iwasaki Farm (Fax: 0136-44-3179) You will be contacted by a representative confirming your interest. E-MAIL : iwasaki.farm@theia.ocn.ne.jp Please find below the program for the Koroboushi and Kabocha,pumpkin project for 2012. -
Niseko Avalanche Update （27 April)
This the third non scheduled Avalanche Information update. Please check it up from the following link. Also on the 25th April they recorded a U-stream broadcast relating to the large Avalanche that occurred in the Annupuri Back bowls a few days ago. To all Skiers and Boarders in the area, please follow the cautionary messages that are issued, stay safe and enjoy Spring Skiing in Niseko. Niseko Avalanche Information (Japanese and English) U-Stream Broadcast (Relating to the large Avalanche that occurred in the Backbowls of Annupuri recently (Japanese Only) -
Mayfood specials at Hilton Niseko Village
Hilton Niseko Village is offering a variety of seasonal spring specials for a limited time only! This month will feature the fresh and everyone's beloved fruits, Strawberries! ★Strawberry dessert buffet - available on 20 and 27 May @ Bar and Lounge THE FLAME Adult - 1,950yen, Child - 950yen ★Children's day special - available from 28 April to 6 May @ Bar and Lounge THE FLAME and Sisam Japanese Restaurant Chirdlen under 12 years old will get free ice cream after the dinner. Holiday special menu is also available until 6 May. For more information and reservations, please call the hotel at 0136-44-1111.
