2014

NISEKOTOURIST GUIDE

English（英語）

Hokkaido, Japan

2014

NISEKOTOURIST GUIDE

English（英語）

Hokkaido, Japan

CONTENTS

Officially designated bird: Red Woodpecker

Officially designated Tree: Birch

Officially designated Flower: Lavender

■Niseko Access

■Private Car/ Rent a CarFrom Sapporo

Route 230 (Via Nakayama Toge)───▶Route 97───▶Route 66 120 min (approx)

From Otaru Route 5 90 min (approx)From Chitose

Route 16─▶Route 276 (Via Bifue Toge)───▶Route 97───▶Route 66 120 min (approx)

■By Train　From the Sapporo, Otaru area. (Chitose → Sapporo → Otaru → Niseko)

■By Bus　Sapporo → Otaru Direction (Hokkaido Chuo Bus, Donan Bus, Niseko Bus)

Chitose → Sapporo → Otaru Direction

Chitose → Sapporo (40 min)Sapporo → Otaru (50 min) 90 min (approx)

Sapporo → Otaru → Niseko

Sapporo → Otaru (70 min)Otaru → Niseko (100 min) 170 min (approx)

Sapporo → Rutsutsu Resort → Kutchan

Sapporo → Rutsutsu Resort (114 min) (Change Buses)Rusutsu Resort → Kutchan (56 min) 170 min (approx)

Otaru → Niseko Services are limited fromthis point, check carefully. 120 min (approx)

Niseko

Nemuro

Sapporo

Hakodate

Muroran

Chitose

Asahikawa

Obihiro

Kushiro

Kitami

Wakkanai

OtaruYoichi

TomakomaiLake Shikotsu

Lake Toya

●Niseko Towns Mascot CharactersNicky Anikky

The Great Spotted Woodpecker is the officially designated bird of Niseko Town.(*The town mascots are brothers, Nicky is the younger brother and Anikky is the older brother.)

Niseko is best described as “a destination with it all”. There are a comprehensive variety of options for everyone, regardless of the season, be it skiing and snowboarding the famous “champagne powder” of Niseko’s winter. Rafting the rapids of the local rivers, cycling the roads of the district during the spring and summer,catching a steam locomotive and travelling through the spectacular autumn　scenery or simply indulging in your favorite arts and crafts and relaxing with friends and enjoying some spectacular local foods. You will find it in Niseko!

Accommodation options in Niseko are also plentiful, accommodation ranges from pensions (B & B style accommodation) to condominiums and international brand hotels. All of which can be found conveniently around or near the base of the different ski areas in Niseko. Many of Niseko’s accommodation facilities have their own onsen (Hot Spring). There is absolutely nothing on earth like soaking in a natural onsen after an active day on the slopes or after an energetic day in the great outdoors.

Niseko prides itself on its fresh produce and if you are a food lover then you will be enthralled by the variety of dining options available in Niseko. There are small boutique restaurants which are spread out across Niseko town, exploring the culinary offerings is without doubt, one of the best ways to enhance and deepen your visit to Niseko.

If you are a business or educational institution, which is looking for a solution for you next international conference or motivational team building event, then Niseko offers just what you have been searching for.

We hope you find this guide useful and look forward to welcoming you to Niseko.

●Niseko Towns History

●Radio Niseko 76.2 Mhz

●Niseko Town Designated Scenic Locations

●Nikotto Bus (On Demand Shuttle Service)

●Niseko Green Bike (Free Bike Rental)

●Niseko Town Walkways

●Niseko Art and Cultural Facilities

●Niseko Floura and Fauna

●Niseko Trekking

●Niseko Onsen (Hot Springs)

●Niseko Town Souvenirs

●Niseko International School

●Niseko Yellow Pages

●Event Information

●Outdoor Activities

●Indoor Activities

●Restaurants and Bars

●Accommodation facilities (Niseko Town)

●Niseko Rules (Winter Mountain Safety)

●Niseko Town Ski Resorts

●Ski Area Map

●Niseko Winter

●Niseko Town Conference Facilties (Meetings, Incentive, Conference, Events)

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Welcome to Niseko!Printed 31st March 2014

Note prices that are listed in this pamphlet are subject to change.

This pamphlet has been printed on the 31st of March 2014. As at the 1st April 2014 Goods and Services Tax in Japan will increase, this may result in variations of some of the prices listed in this document, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and request your understanding.The dates for viewing flowers and other fauna in the area are subject to variance due to changes in prevailing weather conditions.For up to date information, it is recommended you check details before travelling to avoid disappointment and add depth to your visit.

Niseko Town Climate (Celsius) Average Temperature in 2012　7.2℃Average Snowfall in 2012　 1051cｍ

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Life for the settlersTransport in the early days of settlement in the

area was limited to horse-drawn carriages and horse-drawn sleds; the long awaited railway link to the area was opened in 1904, along with the Kaributo Station. The railway influenced development in the area dramatically.

Niseko Steam Train

During the middle of the Meiji period (1868 to 1912), plots of settlement land were established in the region,pathing the way for the settlement of the area.

SL Niseko, a popular attaraction with railroad fans

Transporting of the towns newly harvested potato crop

Many people chose to move to Kaributofrom Honshu in search of a new life in a land virtually untouched by man. *former name of Niseko town

People began settling in Kaributo (Niseko Town) between 1894 and 1895. The dwellings that people started their new lives in, during the settlers period in Niseko were called ogamigoya and were essentially a triangular shack, made from wood and available foliage, most of materials used in the construction of these shacks was sourced from the virgin forests of the area.

The hardships the earlier settlers endured living in these huts during the colder winter months and during a snowstorm have been described as beyond imagination.

Rice was extremely rare for settlers as a food source and was considered by many a luxury item and was only eaten eaten during the *obon season and again in the New Year. One of the reasons for the shortage of rice, was the transport in and out of the area. The pack horses that were used to carry rice, could only carry one large straw sack of rice at a time, it was for this reason the staple diet of people living in the area adapted to include locally grown potatoes, sweet corn and millet, which were supplemented by mountain vegetables, yamabe (trout like river fish), rabbits.

Footwear for the majority of people was straw sandals (waraji) in the summer months and straw boots (tsumago) during the winter months.(*Obon is a Buddhist event to welcome back and pay respect to the spirits of the deceased.)

The changing of the name of the town from Kaributo town to Niseko town, symbolized the start of town development focused on developing stronger Tourism and Agricultural sectors.

The Niseko mountain range was designated as a quasi-national park in 1963. This designation was very positive for the area and was a driving force in getting the message out to the wider Japanese population about the beautiful scenery in Niseko.

When the Quasi National park was set up, a total of 13.5% of the town’s land became natural parkland and various businesses supporting the growth of tourism in the area started to appear.

Another bold directive taken by the town in respect to growing tourism, was to change the towns name, it was decided that the town should be renamed from Kaributo to Niseko, this change came into effect on the 1st October 1964. The name change symbolized the beginning of the tourism industry in the area and growth in the agricultural sector of the area.

Niseko Mountain Ranges designation as a Quasi National Park

In April 2001, Niseko Town established the “Niseko Town Machizukuri Basic Ordinance” – the first-ever basic autonomous ordinance in Japan. The town development ordinance was established to ensure a system in which citizen’s can actively participate in town policy creation. The main aim

behind involving the citizens in the development of town policy was to move away from dependence on central government policies, which may not be suited to the needs and prevailing conditions of a town. In turn creating a more innovative and progressive town environment that residents can live and conduct business within.

Recently drafted policy is in line with the towns positioning as a more global society.

Town Development Ordinance.

Female residents dance radiantly to the Kanko Ondo tourism song in 1966. Niseko bustles as tour buses arrive.

A town development forum held with foreign residents of Niseko town.

Current Niseko Town Office

Former Niseko Town Office Building

Niseko Towns History (Early to Current Day)

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The plaque on the side of a monument which can be found near the summit of Mt Annupuri reads “During the war, ice accretion research on aircraft were conducted here, under the leadership of Dr.Ukichiro Nakaya.”

Dr. Nakaya, is well known for his work in creating the worlds very first artificial snow and also for a statement he made at the time stating that “Snow is a message sent from the heavens”. Dr. Nakaya came to Niseko to carry out ice accreation research for the aviation industry, with the aim of reducing aviation accidents.

The harsh mid-winter environment, strong winds and freezing temperatures of Niseko were ideal for ice accretion research. The research began by observing ice formation using a microscope, inside a snow cave, up until an observatory was built near the summit of Mt Annupuri in 1943.

A Navy Type-0 carrier fighter (Zero fighter) and other research materials were installed outside the observatory and Dr Nakaya’ s studies ranged from basic research on ice accretion to studies on ice protection and ice removal. The research centre was closed when the war ended, with results from the studies released several later, these results have had a large impact on the aviation industry.

Extensive research relating to aviation ice accretion were conducted by Dr.Ukichiro Nakaya at Mt.Niseko Annupuri in efforts to reduce aviation accidents.

“I request this farmland that I am bequeathing to you is shared equally amongst you.” – The famous words of Takeo Arishima upon release of his land holding to farmers of the district.

Niseko was integral to Japan’s aviation ice accretion research efforts

Arishima Takeo, shaped the future for agriculture in Niseko.

Takeo Arishima – 1878-1923 A scholar of Japanese Literature

Dr. Ukichiro Nakaya(1900‒1962)Former Hokkaido University Professor (Doctor of Science)

Monument erected on the site of the Niseko Observatory (Summit- Niseko Annupuri)

Niseko Observatory (Peak of Mt.Niseko Annupuri) (circa 1945)

○C U.N.Limited

○C U.N.Limited

Persons associated with the Niseko Annupuri Ice Accretion Experiment ProjectPhoto taken mid Apr 1945Photographer: Mr. Osamu Kurosu (Resident of Kawagoe City, Saitama Pref)

A aviation ice accreation research station was created 1943, near the summi t o f Mt AnnupuriAt a cost of half a million yen. Many people from Kutchan, Niseko and Rankoshi were involved in the transportation of materials to the summit, including a zero fighter plane.

Erection ceremony for the monument to commemorate the release of the Arishima Farm’s ownership (1924)

An excerpt from Arishima’s magazine “Izumi” reads that he told the tenants. “It is my sincere wish that you will support each other and provide each other with the support to make this land productive.

The location where Takeo Arishima announced the handing of his land over to his tenants -, Iyateru Shrine.

Arishima Farm began in 1897, when Takeo Arishima’s father, Mr Takeshi Arishima received A loan of virgin land from the central government.

The land had bad access, resulting in a severe lack of people who wanted to lease the land and the land was subsequently returned to the government.

Two years later, work resumed to cultivate the land under the name Naoyoshi Yamamoto, with the land again coming under hardship. Full scale cultivation of the same land started again 3 years later in 1908. This time Takeshi Arishima’s success was acknowledged and he took this opportunity to transfer ownership to his son, Takeo Arishima, this is when the land officially became Arishima Farm.

Right from the time when he received ownership of the land, Takeo Arishima considered releasing the ownership of the land and when the time was right in 1922, he did so. Takeo Arishima assembled all of his tenants at the Iyateru Shrine and made the unprecedented announcement that he would renounce ownership of the land and offered each of his tenants 450 ha of land for free. One of the main reasons behind Takeo Arishima’s renouncing of his rights to his land, was a strong belief that natural elements (land, water, air) which form the basis of production should not be privately owned and should be shared by the people who work the land, a strong connection to the land creates a stronger end product.

Niseko Towns History (People of the era)

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Radio Niseko your community radio station, keeping you up to date and entertained. When you are in Niseko tune into 76.2 Mhz

Simulcast Radio

A selection of ways to tune in to Radio Niseko.Smart Phone

Ustream Facebook

Niseko Breeze (Tourist information orientated program)

Niseko Radio Cafe (Open studio tourist information orientated program)

Niseko Morning (Niseko morning program)

Kira Kira Niseko (Guest program)

Friday/Saturday Open Studio (Local personalities)

Niseko Weekend Plus (Local personalities)

DJ762 (Music program)

Pops Music Parade

Radio Niseko 76.2 Mhz

Radio Niseko 76.2 Mhz. Where you become the star! Next time you are in Niseko feel free to drop into the studio during an “Open Studio Session” and grab your opportunity to entertain the community and become a star!

Niseko Radio is broadcast simultaneously on the internet allowing you to listen to local news and various topics, no matter where you are. Great feature for areas with poor radio reception.

A handy Radio Niseko App can be downloaded into your iphone or Android based smart phone, making listening to Radio Niseko even more convenient.

Video feed from the studio is uploaded to Ustream, allowing you to not only enjoy listening to the programs but also gives the many personalities and face enhancing the listening experience even further.

Bulletins and other useful information from the Radio Station can be found on the official Facebook page.

Every week (Sat) 09:00, 11:00, 15:00 Sun: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00

Every week (Sat) 12:00 – 16:00

Every week (Mon – Fri) 07:00 – 09:00 (2 hour slot)

Every week (Mon – Thu) 15:00 – 17:00 (2 hour slot)

Every week (Fri) 15:00 – 17:00 (Sat) 16:00 – 17:00

Every week (Sat) 19:00 – 20:00

Weekdays 14:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 18:00

Every week Wed 22:00 – 24:00 Fri 23:00 – 24:00

Note: Changes to broadcast schedules may occur.https://www.facebook.com/radioniseko

0136-55-5762

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These twin cherry tress are the subject of some of the most well known photography in Niseko. The 2 cherry trees combined with the majestic backdrop of Mt. Yotei create an iconic image of Niseko and of Japan. Note: The field is used for crop production and it is strictly forbidden to enter the field to take a photo, photos can be taken from the access road in front of the 2 trees.

The scenery in Niseko is breathtakingly beautiful, several designated view points, have been selected for the unique photo opportunities that they offer. These view points incorporate farm land, parks and variety of other scenic locales.

Twin Cherry Trees

From the centre of Niseko town cross the large yellow bridge and head towards Mt Annupuri on Route 66. The Nishiyama no Oka is located on the right hand side of the road and is the perfect place to capture the undulating farmland of Niseko complete with vivid views of Mt Yotei in the background.

“Higashiyama Hana no Oka” is located in the grounds of Milk Kobo at Higashiyama, this locale offers spectacular views out over the Niseko basin towards Mt Yotei and when the flowers which are planted annually are in full bloom, affords some excellent photo opportunities. Don’t forget to try some of the freshly baked treats or ice cream created from the freshest of local milk.

Higashiyama Hana no OkaNishiyama no Oka

Ride the Annupuri International Ski Area “Summer gondola” to the top of the gondola line (10 minutes), after disembarking from the gondola, there is a short walk to the viewing platform which is located at the 1000m mark of the gondola. On a clear day you can see out to the Funkawan bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Kirakaido is the main street of Niseko Town. The entire street has been designed for functionality and optimized ascetics, the streetscape is wide with large 6 metre wide cobbled footpaths, during the warmer months of the year, tables and chairs line the footpaths giving people out for a stroll a place to stop, rest and talk.

Kirakaido1,000 metre Viewing Platform

Over a period of 6 years 1000 Ezo Yama Sakura Cherry trees were planted at Miyayama in the Arishima area. Every year as the trees grow, the display put on by the flowering cherries is becoming increasing more beautiful.

JR Niseko Station has a tudor style look and is a iconic landmark of the town. The townspeople highlight the architectural beauty of the building is highlighted through the effective use of energy efficient LED lighting.

Niseko Station IlluminationNiseko’s 1000 Cherry Trees

The Arishima Memorial Museum is a great place to indulge in literature and history of Niseko. park like grounds of the museum, complete with a viewing tower and riverside walkways are the perfect place for contemplating what Niseko is truly all about.

An unexpected but pleasant surprise for visitors to Niseko is the Ostrich farm. The Ostrich roam freely around a large paddock with spectacular views back towards Mt Yotei and the Hilton Niseko Village Hotel. There is no charge to view the birds and feed is available for purchase from honesty boxes located at the farm entrance.

Ostrich FarmArishima Memorial Park

Influenced by its natural surroundings, Niseko’s scenery is breathtakingly beautiful!

Niseko Town Designated Scenic Locations

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Nikotto Bus

A convenient way to go sightseeing in Niseko.

Niseko Town operates a convenient on demand style shuttle service, instead of a route operated bus system.

When you visit Niseko on your next holiday this bus is a great way of getting around some of the different attractions located within the town boundaries. Upon prior reservation, you will be picked up from your door and dropped off at your destination, the service is designed as a shared service, so you need to be aware that you may be picking up other passengers en route.

What is Niseko's Nikkoto Bus?

①Reservations

④Arriving at your destinationPlease pay your fare to the driver upon disembarking from the vehicle.

A reservation can be made any time from a week in advance to 30 minutes before travel by calling the Resevation Center.The Reservation Center is available by calling 0136-43-2200. To make a reservation state the following; Your Name, Departure point, Destination, Preferred pick up time, Number of people travelling.The operator will advise you whether your preferred time is possible or not and if not will adjustthe time to another time that may suit your travel requirements.

②BoardingPlease be ready and waiting at your departure point.

③Sharing the service

How to use the Nikotto Bus in 4 simple steps

◆ Fare: 200 yen (per adult, per ride)100 yen (Children 15 years or younger, people who present a disability certificate, people with a mental health and welfare certificate, people with a long term care certificate)

◆ Service Operation: Operated under a "on demand bus license". (Road Transport Law – Article 4)

◆ Vehicle Type: 9 seater minivan.◆ Service provision: Door to door shuttle service◆ Operating hours: 08:00 – 19:00 (Weekdays, Weekends, and Public

Holidays.)

◆ Areas Covered: All areas within the Niseko Town Boundaries (including Konbu Machi on the boarder of Rankoshi Town, with the exception of Goshiki Onsen). The service also can not be used for transportation to and from destinations within the Konbu Machi area

◆ Reservations: Nikotto Bus Reservation Center (Located in the Niseko Bus Office)Tel: 0136-43-2200

◆ Reservation Hours: 08:00 – 18:00

Nikotto Bus System

Nikotto Bus (On Demand Shuttle Service)

● Convenient telephone reservation system● Door to Door service● 200 yen per ride.

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●Arishima Memorial Museum

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Niseko Ohashi

●Sakuragaoka Park

Arishima Area

●Park-golf CourseShiribetsu River

Scenic SpotFurusato Scenic Viewpoint(Twin Cherry-blossom Trees)

Scenic Spot (Higashiyama Hana no Oka)

Scenic Spot (Arishima Memorial Park)

Scenic SpotFurusato Scenic Viewpoint (Arishima Ostrich Farm)

Scenic Spot(Niseko 1000 cherry blossom trees)

Scenic Spot (Nishiyama no Oka)

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Niseko Area Community Center

NisekoHeliport

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Tsuruga bessou MOKUNOSHO

YugokoroteiPotato Kyowakoku

Higashiyama Area

Horse Riding Park

Hirafu Area

Lake Hangetsu

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Scenic Spot (Gondola boarding station to the 1,000-m platform)★

Moiwa Annupuri Area

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Hilton Niseko Village

Milk Kobo

Higashiyama Pension Village

Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura

★Kanro Water

Niseko Grand Hotel

Hotel Kanro no Mori

JR Niseko Station

JR Hirafu Station

(Bicycle rental service available next to the station)

◎Niseko Town Office

Soga Forest Park

●Michi no eki View Plaza (Information and Farmers Market)

Toyosato

The Green Leaf Niseko Village●One Niseko

Resort Towers

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Niseko Resort Tourist Association

Niseko Annupuri

(1898m)Mt. Yotei

Take care on Route 66, as the traffic is heavy and the shoulders are narrow.

Uphill gradient; watch for traffic when cycling on Route 66.

Koikawa Onsen Ryokan

Turn left here to head down underneath the large yellow bridge (Niseko Ohashi)

KiranoyuKiranoyu

Kira Kaido

Kaributo Shrine

Oyako no Saka (slope)

Iyateru Shrine

MiyayamaMiyayama

Turn right here to find the Ostrich Farm.

A long downhill slope from the Ostrich Farm.

Forest glade trail starts here.

Niseko Eco Bike System – Niseko Green BikesWhat are Green Bikes?

The Niseko Green Bike project is environmentally friendly and a economical way to enjoy all that Niseko offers as a destination, this FREE rental cycle project operates each year from late April to late October. Next time you visit Niseko, why not park your car and "Go Eco"! Help Niseko to reduce its CO2 emissions and improve your fitness levels while having a great time.

Niseko Green Bike Stations (Six stations located in Niseko town)●Hilton Niseko Village ●Grand Hotel ●One Niseko Resort Towers ●Niseko Resort Tourist Association ●Niseko Eki Mae Onsen Kiranoyu (In front of JR Niseko Station) ●Hotel Kanro no Mori* The location of the bicycle station may change. Please check before utilizing the service.

[Enquiries] Niseko Town Office, Commerce, Industry & Tourism Division Tel: 0136-44-2121

Period of AvailabilityMid-April to the end of October (tentative), 09:00 ‒ 17:00 (or until sunset, depending on the season)

How to UseFill in and sign the application form at the station counter. Make sure to check the bicycle condition before use. The bicycles can be returned to any green bike station.* Sometimes there are no bikes at the stations. Bikes can not be reserved in advance.

Recommended Cycling Courses

Niseko Green Bike (Free Bike Rental)

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Green Bike Station Public Restroom

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Shiribetsu River

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Dining/café Restroom Onsen (spa)

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Niseko Town Walkways

Unsurfaced road Boardwalk

National highway Prefectural highway

Start and Finish at the JR Niseko Station.

Niseko Ohashi (Yellow Bridge)

You may see people rafting down the river in spring.

Slope features in Takeo Arishima's novel Oyako.Take your time walking up.

Arishima Memorial Museum

Walking trail

Walking trail

Arishima Hall

Bad road condition

with a steep incline

The Arishima Memorial Park in front of the Arishima Memorial Museum is a great place to view the scenery of Niseko.

Arishima Memorial Museum

Iyateru Shrine

Monument to commemorate the release of farmland

1.5 km / approx. 30 min.

Walking trail

MiyayamaDai-ni Kashunbetsu River

Boardwalk

One thousand cherry-blossom trees are being planted along the “Miyayama trail,” which is well worth visiting!

Follow directions carefully as the course becomes slightly confusing after crossing the prefectural highway.

Arishima Memorial Museum sign

Stone monument at the entrance to Kaributo Kyosei Noen (cooperative farm)

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You can enjoy a break at the Michinoeki, Niseko View Plaza.

Michinoeki, Niseko View Plaza

Kaributo Shrine

Convenience store

1.6km / approx. 30 min.

Public housing

Makkarigawa Bridge

Niseko Town Office

Niseko Post Office

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Niseko Town is surrounded by the Shikotsu-Toya National Park and the Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The area is well known for its diverse natural attributes. During your stay in Niseko, enjoy walking on one of Niseko’s five mapped walking trails. The map below is the map for the Literature and History Trail.

This trail takes you to the area of the former Arishima Farm and various historical sites of the town, and along the banks of the Dai-ni Kashunbetsu River. If you like a leisurely stroll you are certain to find something that appeals to you on this trail.

Manners when using the footpaths Precautions for enjoying the footpathsEnjoy walking through Niseko’s nature.

Course Description

Literature and History TrailTotal length: 10.6 km Time required: 3 hours 20 minutes

Niseko Footpath Information: http://niseko-footpath.nisekorakuza.jp

Respect the livelihoods and work of the people who live nearby.Take precautions when handling fire.Make sure not to enter private fields when passing farmland.Never touch livestock, crops or farm tools.Take your litter home.Protect wild animals and plants.Refrain from making unnecessary loud noises.

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The Niseko area is home to a wide variety of museums and galleries. In 2002 the “Shiribeshi Museum Road” was devised to provide an essential link between the five most influential museums and art galleries in the area. Through effective cooperation the museums and galleries have greater access to travelling exhibitions and can promote their services more effectively to visitors interested in history and art appreciation.

Facilities promoted under the “Shiribeshi Museum Road” are Arishima Memorial Museum, Shu Ogawara Museum of Art, Keiyu Nishimura Museum of Art, Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art and the Arai Memorial Museum of Art.

Arishima Memorial Museum was originally established and run by an elected council founded by members of Kaributo Cooperative Farming Organization, set up in 1922 after Takeo Arishima renounced ownership of his farmland.

However, after the organization dissolved, Arishima Memorial Museum was re-opened in 1978 near the site where the farm offices once stood, in memory of Arishima’s unique act of releasing the farmland, and to showcase a wide variety of his work, including his literature. Many photographs, letters, calligraphy, paintings and the first editions of his books are displayed in the museum, introducing his life, literature, and the history of the release of the farmland.

Arishima Memorial Museum (Niseko Town)Tel: 0136-44-3245

The museum collection is made up of approximately 5,400 works, focusing on the works of oil painter Keiyu Nishimra, who was born in Kyowa Town and was based in Paris. The museum has two display areas, one of the areas is a replica of Keiyu Nishimura’s studio, there is also a video room and other facilities available.

Keiyu Nishimura Museum of Art (Kyowa Town)Tel: 0135-71-2525

The museum has a large collection of the works of Kinjiro Kida, a painter representative of Hokkaido’s western-style art circle. Kida was born in Iwanai and lived there all his life. The lead character in Takeo Arishima’s Umareizu Nayami (The Agony of Coming into Existence) is based on Kinjiro Kida.

Kinjiro Kida Museum of Art (Iwanai Town)Tel: 0135-63-2221

Arai Memorial Museum is located within the premises of Iwanai Kogen Hotel. The museum houses a collection of 267 wood-block prints by one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. Picasso’s works are permanently displayed along with works by Keiyu Nishimura.

Arai Memorial Museum of Art (Iwanai Town)Tel: 0135-63-1111

There are two themed sections in the museum: a “Nature & Environment” zone, focusing on the nature in Niseko area; and a “Life & Culture” zone which introduces the history and what life was like in Kutchan.

Natural History Museum Kutchan (Kutchan Town)Tel: 0136-22-6631

Shu Ogawara Museum of Art stands on a small hill, with a view of Mt. Yotei before it. The works of Shu Ogawara, who spent most of his 70-odd years as a painter in this town, are permanently displayed in the museum. Events are also hosted there.

Shu Ogawara Museum of Art (Kutchan Town)Tel: 0136-21-4141

Open: 09:00 ‒ 17:00 (admission until 16:30). Closed: Mondays (or following day if Mon is a pub hol) New Year period. Open every day from May to Sep.

Adults: ¥500 (¥400 for groups of 20 or more); Junior high school students ¥100; Elementary school students and under/residents aged 68 years and over, free. For more details check page 26

Open: 09:00 ‒ 17:00 (admission until 16:30). Closed: Mon (or following day if Mon is a pub hol) New Year period.

Adults: ¥500; High school students ¥200; Junior high & Elementary school students: ¥100 (Group discounts for 10 or more persons: Adults: ¥400; High school students: ¥200; Junior high & Elementary school students: ¥50). Other discounts are also available.

Open: 09:00 ‒ 17:00*Admission up to 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: Mon & winter season (Mid-Dec. to Apr.)

Adults: ¥1,000; University & High school students: ¥700; Junior high & Elementary school students: ¥400 (Group discounts for 10 or more persons: Adults ¥900; University & High school students: ¥650; Junior high & Elementary school students: ¥300).

Open: 09:00 ‒ 17:00 (admission until 16:30). Closed: Tue (or following day if Tue is a pub hol) & New Year period (31st Dec – 3rd Jan). Closes irregularly during the changing of displays.

Adults: ¥200; High school students and under: Free of charge (Group discounts for 10 or more persons: Adults: ¥100; High school students and under: Free of charge).

Open: 10:00 ‒ 18:00 (admission until 17:30). Closed: Mon (or following day if Mon is a pub hols) & year-end/New Year period (Dec. 28 ‒ Jan. 2). Closes irregularly during the changing of displays.

Adults: ¥500; High school students: ¥200; Junior high & Elementary school students: ¥100 (Group discounts for 10 or more persons/Repeater’s discounts: Adults: ¥400; High school students: ¥150; Junior high & Elementary school students: ¥80)

Open: 09:00 ‒ 17:00 (admission until 16:30). Closed: Tue (or following day if Tue is a pub hol) & year-end/New Year period (Dec. 31 ‒ Jan. 3). Closes irregularly during the changing of displays.

Adults: ¥500; High school students ¥300; Junior high & Elementary school students ¥100 (Group discounts for 10 or more persons:Adults: ¥400; High school students ¥200; Junior high & Elementary school students ¥50). Other discounts are also available.

Niseko Art and Cultural Facilities

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Niseko is blessed with clean air, fresh water, fertile land which provide a unique environment in which a wide range of flora and fauna flourish. The best way to see many of the alpine plants and flowers of the area is to park you car and go for a walk or hike.

Walking, reveals many of Niseko's splendours.

Flowers in Niseko

A herbaceous perennial plant of the buttercup family that grows by rivers and mountain runoff. It is a kind of mountain vegetable commonly known as Yachibuki among the locals.

Marsh MarigoldA perennial plant of the glaucidium family that bears large, pale purple flowers of between 7 and 8 cm in diameter. It is a flower endemic to Japan, of single family, single genus and single species.

Japanese Wood Poppy

A perennial plant of the violet family. It is a variant species of Viola brevistipulata and is characterized by the large slits on its leaves. It grows on forest floor and meadow.

Viola Brevistipulata var. LaciniataAn evergreen shrub of the heather family, frequently found around volcanoes. This plant bears tiny flowers that blossom in the shape of a sphere.

Ledum palustre subsp. diversipilosum var. nipponicum

A deciduous broad-leaved tree of the heather family that bears a bunch of between 2 and 6 bright reddish-purple flowers at the tip of its branches from May to June, followed by shortly after by verticillate leaves.

Rhododendron albrechtiiA deciduous shrub of the rose family that grows on alpine wetland and by marshes and ponds. In Japanese, the plant is named Chinguruma after a toy for soothing babies, as its seeds formation resembles the toy.

Aleutian avens

A perennial plant of the iris family that grows on marshy ground in sub-alpine and alpine zones. It bears bluish-purple flowers that bloom and wither in a day.

Iris setosaA seed plant of the lily family, known in Japan as Zenteika or more commonly, Nikkoukisuge. It bearsflowers that bloom and wither in a day.

Hemerocallis dumortier var. esculenta

Niseko Floura and Fauna

Japanese Dogtooth Violet (Apr – May)Corydalis Tuber (Apr – May)

The flowering season may vary due to weather prevailing weather conditions.

Apr Jun May Jun

May Jul Jun Jul

Jun Jun

Jul Jun Aug

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Niseko Annupuri is the main peak in the Niseko range and rises 1,308 metres above sea level. It stands opposite Mt Yotei, separated by the Shiribetsu River and is well known for its world-class ski resorts and domestically in Japan it is well known for its spectacular array of different walking trails and the vast varieties of different flora and fauna that can be found upon its slopes. The views from the summit of Mt. Annupuri extend out towards the Sea of Japan on one side and towards Mt. Yotei and the Pacific ocean on the other side.

The trails are perfect for casual trekking and there are several camp areas that can be enjoyed at the base of the mountain.

Dynamic landscapes, four distinct seasons, rich natural attributes

Mt. Yotei a.k.a. Ezo Fuji captures the hearts of many climbers, beginners and veterans alike.

Niseko Annupuri

There are 3 main climbing routes to the peak of Niseko Annupuri. The first route is via summer gondola which departs from the Hirafu Mountain Center. Trekking commences from the 820-metre point, you will find some very informative and educational displays on the nature that can be found in the area, at the Ecoru in the Ace Hill Rest House near the gondola base at the 820-metre point.

The second route is via the summer gondola which operates from the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area, trekking from this area starts at the 1000-metre point, there is a viewing platform that affords visitors fabulous views over Niseko, and you can start your trek from here to the top of Mt. Annupuri.

The third route is via the mountain trail that winds its way up the back of the Mt Annupuri from the Goshiki onsen hot spring area, this trail starts from behind the municipal camping area. For those people who want a longer trekking experience this is the route for you.

Climbing Routes

At a height of 1,898m above sea level, Mt. Yotei is one of Japan’s 100 great mountains, local residents are very proud of Mt Yotei and the mountain has gained the nickname of Ezo Fuji, which translates directly to the Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido.

Mt Yotei dominates the scenery of Niseko and is the perfect backdrop for a memorable photo of Niseko, the similarity between Mt Yotei and Mt Fuji, mean that any photos taken in Niseko feel very Japanese.

Mt. Yotei is also a well known power spot and conquering Mt.Yotei during your stay in the area, unequalled feeling of major achievement, not to mention some spectacular views.

Climbing RoutesMt. Yotei can be climbed via four from four

different locations; Kutchan, Makkari, Kyogoku and Kimobetsu. There is a shelter located at the 9th station, this is where the caretaker and conservation warden of the for the national park resides on a permanent basis during the climbing season. Climbers can rest or stay the night in the shelter, which may add to your overall experience.

The climbing routes boast a variety of different plant life, the accent up Mt.Yotei starts in conifer, broadleaf based forests, which change to a pine and birch based forest, before changing to a dwarf pine and birch zone and then into alpine plants.

it is possible for climbers to sleepover or rest there.

Mt. Yotei

Mt. YoteiNiseko Annupuri

Harvest time in Niseko.

Iconic Mt Yotei with pastureland

Mt. Yotei

[Parking] Available at Grand Hirafu, Goshiki Onsen route trailhead, and Niseko Annpuri International Ski Resort.

[Enquiries] 0136-43-2051 (Niseko Resort Tourist Association Co., Ltd.)

3 hr. 30 min. up and 2 hr. 40 min. downWalking times are a indication only.

Walking times are a indication only.

Grand Hirafu route

1 hr. 50 min. up and 1 hr. 10 min. downGoshiki Onsen route

1 hr. up and 40 min. downNiseko Annupuri Ski Resort route

[Parking] Available at the trailheads of the Kutchan and Makkari routes.

[Enquiries] 0136-43-2051 (Niseko Resort Tourist Association Co., Ltd.)

4 hr. 50 min. up and 3 hr. 45 min. downKimobetsu route

4 hr. 40 min. up and 3 hr. 30 min. downKyogoku route

5 hr. 30 min. up and 4 hr. downMakkari route

5 hr. up and 3 hr. 45min. downKutchan route

As you ascend from the conifer/broad-leaved mixed forest zone to the pine/birch zone and the birch/dwarf pine zone, the changes in the types of vegetation are very notable and act as a barometer of the height of the area you are passing through.

The view from the summit of Mt.Yotei provides a grandeur 360-degree panorama of the entire Niseko Ranges, Mt Muine, Mt Usu, Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya and beyond.

This center is designed to provide up to date information on the surrounding mountains to recreational users who have come to enjoy the walkways and camp areas in the area as well as a provide a place to rest for recreational users of the area.

Providing information to recreational users of the natural parks in the region.

Information Desk, Exhibition Room, Rest area, Changing room, shoe washing area, refreshment area and more.

Facilities

Open 1st of June to 31st October Hours 08:00 – 17:00

Enquiries Tel: 0136-58-2102

Niseko Trekking

Niseko Town Goshiki Onsen Information Center

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The Niseko ranges are home to an abundance of different Onsens (Hot Springs)

The Niseko area is home to a total of 15 different geothermal sources, which are sourced from beneath the Niseko ranges. The most interesting thing about geothermal fields in Niseko, is that different areas, produce different total different mineral compositions. This type of phenomena is not unheard of however there is normally quite a distance between changes in the mineral content composition.

The varying mineral compositions are the reason for the variety of different colorings and they also provide a variety of different healing attributes.

There is an onsen for just about everything in Niseko and they are a great way to relax and revitalize after a day of adventure.

A selection of the different hot springs can be found in the following locations.＊ Goshiki Onsen: Niseko Yamanoie, Goshiki Onsen

Ryokan.＊ Konbu Onsen: Niseko Grand Hotel, Tsuruga

Besso Moku no Sho, Hotel Kanronomori.The above two districts are officially designated as

nationally recognized hot-spring spa resorts and where registered on November the 1st, 1958, by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

The Annupuri onsen area was long regarded as a secret onsen destination and is located 20 kilometres from the JR Niseko Station was officially registered as one of the towns official hot spring areas in 1979 and the popular Ikoi no Mura Hotel complex was constructed.

Niseko Ekimae Onsen KIRANOYU complex officially opened in 2001 and is a light and spacious facility in which visitors can relax and unwind and provides locals with an invaluable place to socialize relax and unwind.

Kiranoyu also boasts a private bathing area (Great for people from overseas who want to try the onsen).

History of Niseko's Onsen

Momijidani Onsen in the 1930’s (This is the present day Konbu Onsen Area)

"Mori no Tenku Buro" at Hotel Kanoronomori Private bathing facilities also available here.

Goshiki Onsen in 1955 (Mt Annupuri can be seen in the background)

One Niseko Resort Towers

Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho

Niseko Onsen (Hot Springs)

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Niseko Onsen (Hot Springs) ●which are open for day visitors

The Yumeguri Pass, great value for money, when enjoying the different Onsen (Hot Springs) in Niseko.

♨Hot-spring type: Sulphur-containing magnesium and sodium chloride carbonated

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 510 Tel: 0136-58-2611Bathing charges: Adults ¥500; Children ¥300(Children = Elementary age children) Pre School children FREE.Open daily from late May to end of Oct, 10:00 – 20:00Closed between Oct. 31 and Nov. 30

Goshiki no Sato Niseko Yama-no-ie

Rental ・Bath towel & Face towel sets ¥300・Bath towels ¥200, Face towels ¥100

Purchase・Face Towel ¥250♨Hot-spring type: Natrium, sodium, bicarbonate, chloride

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 455-3 Tel: 0136-50-2111Bathing charges: Adults ¥900; Elementary school children ¥500Pre school children FREE.Open: 13:00 – 21:00 (last entry 20:00)Open all year round.

One Niseko Resort Towers

Rental ・Bath towels/ Face towels FREE

* Look for the Yumeguri Pass poster at participating facilities.

Passes are available at Niseko View Plaza, JR Niseko Station and participating facilities Niseko wide.

* Access to the Arishima Memorial Museum on page 17 of this pamphlet is also available by using one of the stickers in the pass.

By using the popular Niseko yumeguri

pass you can enjoy access to 3 out of the

14 registered Yumeguri Pass facilities.

This is a great way to save money and

enjoy a variety of different Hot Springs that

are available in Niseko. Yumeguri passes

can be purchased at participating facilities

and are valid for a period of 180 days from

date of purchase.

♨Hot-spring type: Sodium and carbonated chloride sulfate

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 438 Tel: 0136-58-2500Bathing charges: Adults ¥700; Junior high school students: ¥600; Elementary school children: ¥500 * Pre school children FREE.Open: 6:00 – 24:00 (Last entry 23:00)Open year round, closed one day a week for cleaning. Please enquire.

Niseko Annupuri Onsen Yu-gokoro-tei

Rental ・Bath towel & Face towel sets ¥250,Face towels ¥100, Bath Towel ¥200

♨Hot-spring type: Carbonated sodium chloride

Niseko cho, Aza Chuo Dori 393 Tel: 0136-44-1100Bathing charges: Adults: ¥500; Elementary school children: ¥250 Pre school children FREE.Open: 10:00 – 21:30 Closed: Wed (or following day if Wed is a pub hol)

Niseko Ekimae Onsen KIRANOYU

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Sodium chloride, carbonated sodium chloride

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 412 Tel: 0136-58-2121Bathing charges: Adults: ¥800; Elementary school children: ¥400Children under elementary school age FREE of charge.Open: 11:30 – 22:00 (admission until 21:00)Closed: Open year round (There are times when closed for chartered business)

Niseko Grand Hotel

Rental ・Bath towel, Face towel ¥150 Smock ¥100

♨Hot-spring type: Sulfur containing carbonated magnesium sodium chloride

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 510 Tel: 0136-58-2707Bathing charges: Adults: ¥600; Elementary school children: ¥400(Children = 3 years to elementary school age)Pre school children FREE.Open: 08:00-20:00 (Summer) 10:00-19:00 (Winter)Open year round

Niseko Goshiki Onsen Ryokan

Purchase ・Bath towels ¥500, Face towels ¥200

♨Hot-spring type: Simple sulphur spring, acidic-hydrogen-sulphide, iron

Rankoshi cho, Aza Yunosato 680 Tel: 0136-58-2328Bathing charges: Adults ¥500; Children ¥300(Children = Elementary school age.) Pre school children FREE.Open: 09:30 – 21:00 (admission until 20:00)Open all year round.

Kokumin Shukusha Yukichichibu

Rental ・Bath towel ¥300Purchase・Face towel ¥200

Participatinghot-spring facilities

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Calcium/ natrium and sodium sulphate

Rankoshi cho, Aza Niimi 1 Tel: 0136-57-5231Bathing charges: Adults ¥500; Junior high school students ¥300; Elementary school children ¥200; 12-months old and over, ¥100Infants under 12 months FREE.Open: 08:00 – 21:00 Open all year round.

Hitou no Yado Niimi Honkan

Purchase・Bath towels ¥400, Face towels ¥100

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Sodium chloride sulphate, carbonated spring

Makkari mura, Aza Midorioka 174 Tel:0136-45-2717Bathing charges: Adults ¥500; Children ¥200(Children= 4 years to elementary age children) Children under 4 FREE. Open: 10:30 – 21:00 (admission until 20:30)Closed: Mon

Makkari Village Onsen Health CenterMakkari Onsen

Purchase・Bath towels ￥600, Face towels ￥200

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Calcium/ natrium and sodium sulphate

Rankoshi cho, Aza Niimi 5 Tel: 0136-57-5224Bathing charges: Adults ¥500, Children ¥300(Children = 3 years to elementary age.)Children under 3 years FREE.Open: 10:00 – 19:30Closed on an irregular basis, call before going.

Niimi Onsen Hotel

Rental ・Bath towels ¥200, Face towels ¥100

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Natrium/sodium chloride carbonated spring

Rankoshi cho, Konbucho 114 Tel: 0136-58-2131

Bathing charges: Adults ¥500; Children ¥300(Children = elementary school age.)Pre school children FREE.Open: 10:00 – 21:30 (12:00 – 21:30 on Mondays)If Mon is a pub hol, Tue opening hours will altered to normal Mon trading hours. Open year round.

Rankoshi Town Exchange Promotion Center Yusenkaku

Rental・Bath towels ¥300 Purchase・Face towels ¥180

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Sodium calcium chloride carbonated

Rankoshi Town, Aza Yunosato 592 Tel: 0136-58-2111Bathing charges: Adults ¥550; Children ¥300(Children under 3 years ¥100)Open: 10:00 – 21:00 (admission until 20:00)Closed on an irregular basis, call before going

Koikawa Onsen Ryokan

Rental ・Bath towels ¥300, Face towels ¥200Purchase・Face towel ¥200

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Sodium and carbonated chloride sulphfate

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 473 Tel: 0136-58-3111Bathing charges: Adults ¥720, Children ¥360* Elementary School and Pre School Children FREE.Open: 12:00 – 22:00 (last entry at 21:00)　(Open year round except for a period of 6 days in Apr and in Autumn.)

Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura

Rental ・Face towel ¥110, Towel set ¥310

Participatinghot-spring facilities

Participatinghot-spring facilities

Participatinghot-spring facilities

♨Hot-spring type: Sodium chloride

Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko Town TEL: 0136-44-1111Bathing charges: Adults ¥1,000; Children ¥500(Children = elementary school age.)Pre school children FREE.Open: 13:00 – 21:00　Open all year round

Hilton Niseko Village

Rental ・Bath towel and Face towel set ¥300♨Hot-spring type: Sulfur (Traces of sodium and calcium chloride)

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 415 Tel: 0136-58-3800Bathing charges: Adults: ¥700; Elementary school children: ¥300 Pre school Children FREE.Open: 11:00 – 22:00 (admission until 21:00) Closed: Open year round

Hotel Kanronomori

Rental ・Face towel, Bath towel set ¥200

Participatinghot-spring facilities

Participatinghot-spring facilities

Participatinghot-spring facilities

RentalPurchase

・Bath towel & Face towel sets ¥300・Bath towels ¥850, Face towels ¥150

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Asparagus Available: May - Jun MelonSpring in Niseko, symbolizes the start of the

Asparagus growing season, the shoots awaken from under the blanket of snow and grow extremely quickly, resulting in a tender, juicy and flavorsome Asparagus of a quality that is hard to match.

Melon is one of Niseko’s prized crops, with the area producing some of the finest melon available out of Hokkaido. The melon is carefully raised by hand, rotated and checked on a regular basis and delivered to market just a the right time for eating.

Sweet Corn PotatoesSeveral different varieties of sweet corn are grown

by the local farmers, each variety has its own unique character, some of them can be enjoyed raw straight off the cob, one thing that they share in common is their sweet and juicy and full bodied flavor profile.

The climate in Niseko is perfect for ground crops and the area produces some of the most flavorsome potatoes available on the Japanese market. Some of the popular varieties are the May Queen, Danshaku and Kita Akari.

Pumpkin RicePumpkin is another crop which grows very well

in Niseko, the rainfall and the temperature in the area during the growing season, helps to concentrate the natural sugar level of the pumpkins.

Niseko produces a variety of high end organically grown rice crops, which are grown using ducks to control pests in the rice paddies, the farmers are registered under the Hokkaido Governments YES clean scheme, limiting the use of chemical pesticides.

Located inside the Michinoeki View Plaza complexTel: 0136-44-3433Late Apr to Late Oct 08:30 to 18:00Early Nov to Late Apr 09:00 to 17:00

Niseko View Plaza Farmers Market

Satomi District (In front of the Satomi Community Center.)Tel: 0136-44-3179Hours of operation: 08:00 – until sunset(Operates from late Apr to early Nov)

SatomiChokubai Jyo(Honesty Box Farmers Market)

(Located in the grounds of the Takahashi Milk Kobo complex)Tel: 0136-44-1766Hours of operation: 10:00 until 17:00(Operates from May to early Nov)

Niseko Yasai Kobo’S

Niseko town is blessed with rich and fertile land and 4 distinct seasons, making a staggered growing season a possibility. The local farmers are passionate about what they grow and this is obvious in the quality of the crops that are grown around the district. When in Niseko one of the best places to purchase the locally grown produce is at the local farmers market, where you will find just about everything that the Niseko area offers and more.

Some of the not to be missed delights of the agricultural growing calendar are as follows; In the spring delightful fresh Asparagus and Ainu Garlic together with a selection of hand harvested fresh wild mountain vegetables, are followed by the delights of summer, tomatoes, juicy melon, sweet corn are just a small part of the selection on offer, the cooler weather of autumn symbols the beginning the of the harvest season and without doubt is the best time of the year.

Available: Jul - Oct

Available: Aug - Dec New season harvest: from Oct

Available: Aug - Oct Available: Sep

Niseko Town Souvenirs (Fresh produce)

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After a great time enjoying the fresh air and the natural surroundings of Niseko, what better than to take home a taste of Niseko to your friends and family! Niseko has a wide variety of produce on offer ranging from delicious baked goods to a variety of cheeses and small goods, not to mention a great line up of local sake inspired products.

After a great stay in Niseko, take home a momento to your friends and family.

Takahashi Farm Milk Kobo

Milk Pudding

Choriso Sliced Luncheon Sausage Smoked mackerel Smoked sliced Salmon

Tokubetsu Junmai ShuSizes; 1.8 litre, 720ml, 300mlA sake produced using 100% Niseko grown Suisei rice.

Sakekasu YoukanA bar of sweet jellied adzuki paste flavor enhanced using Sake lees.

Shio koujiA versatile condiment to use in cooking, made from using Niseko grown Suisei rice.

Sakekasu dorayakiA sake lees, enhanced pikelet sandwich filled with a sweet adzuki bean paste (great with green tea)

Sakekasu senbeiA sake lees, enhanced Japanese rice cracker, great enjoyed with Kurabitoshu, the sake behind the inspiration of this product.

Sakekasu Chiffon CakeA moist fragrant chiffon cake, enhanced using sake lees from the production of Kurabitoshu.

AmazakeThe naturally sweet flavor profile of the rice used in the production of this sake is outstanding, no sugar has been added resulting in a smooth and fresh finish on the palate.

SakamanjyuThe aroma of sake comes across strongly in this sweet Japanese style treat.

Niseko Mimolet Camembert CheesePlain String Cheese Crispy Cheese

Smoked Niseko Aigamo

Whole Grain Bread Pumpkin Bread

Homemade jams made by a variety of local pension, restaurant and farm owners.

Niseko Drinking Yoghurt

Custard Pudding

Fresh milk from cows that are raised on local pastures is used in the production of a wide variety of dessert treats.

Enquires to: Niseko Michinoeki View Plaza Tel: 0136-43-2051These unique products can be found at the Niseko Michinoeki View Plaza

Niseko Souvenirs (Processed Goods)

Okutsuchi NoujyoA handmade oven is used in the production of a wide selection of breads which are lovingly produced by a local farmers and bread artesian.

Homemade Jams

Niseko Cheese KoboUsing milk produced on local dairy farms, a local artesian creates a delicious selection of quality cheeses.

Niseko FromageA local fromagerie that specializes the creation of unique and flavorsome cheeses.

Pension Cotton farm, Pension Fukinotou, Masuhara Farm, Restaurant and Pension Bistare Kana and Country Inn Milky House, sell a variety of their special jams and condiments at the Niseko Michi no Eki View Plaza complex.

Kurabitoshu range

eff effThe succulent flavors of perfectly smoked meats tantalize your tastebuds and delight your senses.

Niseko Kunsei Kobo (Smoked goods)A selection of local seafood is smoked to perfection and vacuumed packed by this artesian.

Niseko Aigamo KaiTender and succulent duck meat, used in organic rice production, this duck meat is used by high end restaurants and has been smoked to perfection and shrunk wrapped for your enjoyment at home.

A co-operative of local Niseko rice farmers create a sake created from locally grown Suisei rice and as a by product of this sake production a wide range of different sweet and savory souvenirs for you to take home and enjoy with friends and family. You can be assured of quality and these products are bound to bring a smile to the recipients face.

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Glass tumbler Glass sake cup

Chopstick rests Wooden spatula

Bottled dried flowers

Dried flower bouquet

Wooden coaster

Set of 6 wooden thumbtacks

Tole-painted handheld mirror

Tole-painted trinket boxGreen-tea cup Toothpick holder

Fluffy Sheep

Boarding sheep

Tomato Juice Tomato Juice

Pickled VegetablesTomato no sake (liqueur)

Salsa Sauce

Card Stand Strap

Sculptures

Niseko Souvenirs ●Processed goods and Crafts

Yamashita NoenTomato juice created from carefully grown “Renaissance” and “Momotaro”tomato varieties at Yamashita farm.

SCHONBERGDistinctive craft work incorporating vivid Tole painting designs.

HIRO KoboA selection of fun novelty items, great range including.Pottery items, chimes, fun photo stands.

UruriAccessories with a handmade feel, featuring motifs of Niseko’s nature.

fanfunLarge range of leather craft products, which represent the regions ties with nature.

LA LA LA FarmExtra sweet and flavorsome organically grown tomatoes, have been used in the production of this delicious Tomato juice. Great for entertaining and for relaxing after a energetic day out on the slopes.

Tanaka Shuzo BreweryA tomato based liquor grown from fully ripened “Renaissance” tomatoes. Refreshing alone on the rocks or as a mixer. Great way to unwind.

Yotei Organic FarmA selection of organically grown Niseko vegetables which have been pickled in a variety of methods. Both Japanese style pickles and Western style pickles are available to suit different palates.

Bistare KanaDelicious spicy salsa sauce made from naturally ripened locally grown tomatoes. Great base for any pizza or pasta and great accompaniment to fried foods.

Glass Gallery DoumuSandblasted glassware, a multitude of different designs and styles made by a local glass artist. A unique special gift to take home.

Niseko Yaki WarabeHandmade pottery from a local kiln. Niseko pottery adds warmth to any dining table.

Kobo MapleWooden fancy goods all beautifully tole-painted, add ambience to any interior.

Nosaka Kogei KoboCooking utensils and table ware manufactured from local timbers by a local cabinetmaker.

Ohmichi FarmSilver Birch people, made from local timbers by a local craftsman, these pieces add some fun to any garden display.

Hour glassReal wool turned into original sheep ornaments. A cute Niseko gift that is representative of the area.

Lavender GardenThe relaxing, soothing aroma of lavender grown in Niseko’s expansive fields.

Country Home NISEKODried flowers grown in Niseko, a great way to dress up any room.

RAM KoboA imaginative selection of ornaments reflecting the nature of Niseko, handmade by a local artesian.

Enquires to: Niseko Michinoeki View Plaza Tel: 0136-43-2051These unique products can be found at the Niseko Michinoeki View Plaza

Leather strap

Leather braceletStone pendantKiln fired broach

Silver birch figure

Potpourri

Dried lavender

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Spring School Summer School

HIS Hokkaido International School - Niseko CampusTel: 0136-55-5252 (English OK) Fax: 0136-55-5259Address: Niseko cho, Aza Fujimi 12Hours of operation: 08:30 until 16:00 (Mon to Fri)※Enrollments and Enquiries to

URL:www.hisniseko.com

International SchoolHIS Hokkaido International School - Niseko Campus

Seasonal School Available

As a resort area, Niseko welcomes vistors from all over the world. Due to the growth in Tourism in the area there is also a large international population in the town. HIS Hokkaido International School - Niseko Campus which was opened in 2012 to support international education in the district.

Niseko is a great place to study, surrounded by internationally acclaimed resort facilities and readily accessible nature, which make staying and studying in Niseko fun for both the students and their caregivers. The spring and summer "Seasonal School" programs that are offered during the Japanese School holidays offer the opportunity for students from around Japan to expand their language skills in a domestic location with a unique international twist. The teachers of these courses are native english speakers.

To make enrollment easier 1 day trial sessions are also available.

Mar to Apr(Enrollments accepted in weekly blocks)

Jul to Aug(Enrollments accepted in weekly blocks)

● Classes operate from 09:15 until 15:30● From 6 years (including new enrollments) up to 12 years● Fee: 1 week (5 Days) 30,240 yen (incl tax), 　 1 Day trial enrollments are available 7,020 yen (incl tax)

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A handy reference to services in Niseko town■Tourist Information Centers (Accomodation Reservations, etc)

■Banking/ ATM

■Mechanical Services

■Rental Cars

■Convenience Stores

■Ski Resorts

■Pharmacies

■Transportation

■Public Toilet Facilites

Niseko Tow

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utchan Town

■Medical/ Dental

■Veterinary Clinics

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■Fuel (Gasoline)

Niseko

Town

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* Apart from JR Niseko Station all other public toilet facilities have disabled access.

■Town Council and Police

■Community FM radio

■Coin Laundry

Niseko Yellow Pages* If calling from outside the area, please add

0136 for domestic calls and +81-136 for calls from overseas.* If calling from outside the area, please add

0136 for domestic calls and +81-136 for calls from overseas.

Niseko Resort Tourist AssociationMichi no Eki (Veiw Plaza) Information Center JR Niseko Station Information CenterKutchan Tourist Information Center Machi no Eki (Puratto) Kutchan Town

44-242043-205144-246822-3344

Idemitsu Kosan Niseko Kyuyusho

Hokuren Service Station Niseko

Hokuren Service Station Kutchan (Self Service)

Eneos Kutchan Service Station

Eneos Kutchan Kita 5 jyo Service Station

Idemitsu Kutchan Service

Idemitsu Kutchan Minami Service Station

Cosmo Sekiyu Service Station, Kutchan

44-2136

44-2320

22-0457

22-1177

22-0870

22-0161

22-0683

22-0137

Niseko Hospital (Clinic)

Kikuchi Dentist

Niseko Dentist

Sato Clinic for Internal Diseases

Shiribeshi Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic

Yotei Children, Allergy Clinic

Kuto san Surgical and Digestive Organ Clinic

Kutchan Kosei Hospital

44-2201

44-1120

43-2225

22-6122

21-3387

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22-1141

Niseko no Mori Veterinary Clinic

Oohiro Veterinary Clinic

Okane Pet Clinic

44-1670

21-3500

21-2211

Niseko Eki Mae Onsen Kiranoyu

Sun Sports Land (Hirafu)

Shop Murata Coin Laundry (Kutchan)

44-1100

23-3220

22-0067

Times Rent a Car (Hilton Niseko Village Branch)

Toyota Rent a Lease Shin Sapporo Niseko (Kutchan Branch)

Toyota Rent a Lease Sapporo (Shiki Niseko Branch), Hirafu

Nippon Rent a Car (Grand Hirafu Branch)

44-1111

55-5501

21-2005

23-0919

Seicomart Niseko Store

Seven Eleven Niseko Store

Lawson Niseko Hirafu Store

Seicomart Niseko Hirafu Store

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44-2451

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Pharmacy Watanabe 44-1301

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area

Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort

Niseko Village Ski Resort

Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort

Niseko HANAZONO Ski Resort

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44-2211

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Radio Niseko FM 76.2 MHz 55-5762

Nikotto Bus (On demand shuttle service operating within Niseko Town boundaries)JR Niseko StationJR Kutchan StationNiseko HireKutchan HireMisora HireSmile Kanko TaxiNiseko Super Shuttle and HireSkybusNiseko BusDonan BusChuo Bus

43-220044-210422-131044-263522-121222-117148-270044-366055-560144-200122-1558

011-231-0500

Hachiriki Jidousha (24 hour breakdown service, Mechanic, Service Agent)

Niseko Nitsu Jidousha Seibi Koujyo (Mechanic, Service Agent)

Ogawa Jidosha Bankin Tosou (Panelbeater and Painter)

Kamata Auto Shoukai (Mechanic, Service Agent)

Michi no Eki (Niseko Veiw Plaza)JR Niseko StationNiseko Ohashi (Yellow Bridge)Niseko Post Office (next to) (Closed at night and during winter)

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area 3rd CarparkTokeien (Closed in winter) Arishima Memorial Museum (Carpark) (Closed in winter) Arishima Sho Koen Toilet (Close to Miyayama) (Open May to Mid Sep)

44-264044-201144-247744-2618

Niseko Town Council Tourism and Industry Division Kutchan Town Council Tourism and Industry Division Rankoshi Town Council Industry and Economic Development Division Niseko Town Sub Police Station Kutchan Police Station (Main)

44-212156-800957-511144-225122-0110

Niseko Post OfficeHokkaishinkin Niseko BranchJA Yotei Niseko BranchSeven Eleven Niseko StoreAeon bank ATM (Inside Hilton Niseko Village)Kutchan Main Post OfficeHokkai Shinkin Kutchan BranchNorth Pacific Bank (Hokuyo Ginko) Kutchan BranchRoudo Kinko Kutchan BranchJA Yotei Main BranchMax Value Kutchan StoreSeven Eleven Marchen Doori Store, KutchanSeven Eleven Kutchan Town Hall Store (Opposite Town Hall), KutchanSeicomart Niseko Hirafu StoreLawson Niseko Hirafu StoreLawson Kutchan Kita 6 jyo StoreSeven Bank ATM, Shiki Niseko (Hirafu) /Lucky Supermarket, Kutchan

44-235144-211144-233144-2451

22-171122-115522-018122-045921-2511

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Note: Dates and schedules are subject to change. Note: Dates and schedules are subject to change.

Gondola to the First Sunrise of the year

Opening of the Celebratory Sake Barrel

New Year Fun Jump

Hokkaido Ski and Snowboard Week

First Runs Hot Milk Service

Grand Eagle (Mascot) visits .BASE at Grand Hirafu Ski Resort

Scenic Night

Sapporo Snow Festival

Yukitopia Festival

Niseko Music Festival

Grand Hirafu "Thanks for Snow Day"

Niseko Cup Junior Ski Marathon Tournament

Scenic Yakiniku Night (BBQ in the snow)

Grand Hirafu - Air Carnival

SAJ Half Pipe Hokkaido Athletics Event

HANAZONO Slalom, HANAZONO Slope Style

Old Boys(Oyaji) Ski Tournament

Ski and Snowboard Battle, Niseko Annupuri Fiesta

Grand Hirafu Parents and Children Tournament

Niseko Cup Giant Slalom Tournament KEI-SKI CUP SG Tournament

Family Ski Tournament

All Hokkaido Old Boys Super Slalom TournamentHokkaido Junior Ski Selection TournamentNamara Ippatsu (One big Chance) Old boys Ski Tournament

End of Night Skiing - Fireworks display

JOC Olympic Junior Cup andSAJ All Japan Junior Tournament

All Japan Snowboard Half pipes Tournament

All Hokkaido Old Boys Super Slalom Tournament

SAJ Slope Style All Japan Tournament

Niseko Ranges Walking Ski Tournament

Grand Hirafu FIS Entrants Tournament

Niseko Sakura Festival

Niseko Sakura Week

Opening of the Niseko Panorama Line.

Opening of the Weisshorn, Shinsenuma Natural Recreational Forest Parkland

Opening of the Niseko Ranges (Summer Trekking Season)

Opening of Mt Yotei (Summer Trekking Season)

Niseko Annupuri Gondola(Start and predicted close of the Gondola service)

Mori no Café Fest

1st Jan

2nd Jan

Early Jan

Early Feb

Mid Feb

Mid Feb

Late Feb

Late Feb

Late Feb

Early Mar

Early Mar

Mid Mar

Mid Mar

Late Mar

Late Mar

Late Mar

Late Mar

Late Mar

Late Mar

Late Apr

Mid Apr

Golden Week

Early May

Early Jun

Mid Jun

28th

Niseko Village

Grand Hirafu

HANAZONO

All Ski Resorts

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area

Grand Hirafu

Kutchan Town, Niseko Area

Sapporo City

Kutchan Town Center/Grand Hirafu

To be advised

Grand Hirafu

Niseko Village

Kirra no Yu

Grand Hirafu

Grand Hirafu

HANAZONO

Grand Hirafu

Niseko AnnupuriInternational Ski Area

Grand Hirafu

Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort

Grand Hirafu

Grand Hirafu

Grand Hirafu

Grand Hirafu

Grand Hirafu

Grand Hirafu

Grand Hirafu

Chise Ski Area

Grand Hirafu

At various venues across Niseko Town

At various venues across Niseko Town

Hokkaido Highway Route 66

Wiesshorn/ Shinsennuma

Goshiki Onsen (District)

Kutchan - base of the Mt Yotei Trail

Niseko Annupuri International Ski AreaGrand Hirafu

Hilton Niseko Village

Event Information

Date

Niseko Hana Festa (Flower Festival)

Meisui no Sato Kyogoku Shakkoi Matsuri (Festival)

Natureland Niseko

Niseko Classic Cycle Race

Japanese Ground Self Defence Force Camp Kutchan, Memorial EventSummer Cross Country Tournament

Kutchan Jinjya Reitaisai (Shrine Festival)

Hirafu Summer Gondola

Annupuri Tanabata Week

Niseko Hanazono Hillclimb

Iwanai Dotou Matsuri, Fireworks Event

Makkari Flower Festival

Kutchan Jaga Matsuri, Fireworks Display

Niseko Town Tanabata no Yube (Fireworks Festival)

Michinoeki Birthday Celebrations

Kyogoku Furusato Matsuri (Fireworks Festival)

Hirafu Matsuri

Ironman Japan Hokkaido

Kaributo Jinjyasai (Shrine Festival)

Niseko Marathon Festival

SL Niseko (Sat,Sun and Public Hols)

Niseko Kirakira Ichi (Street Market)

Niseko Festival Halloween

Arishima Memorial Museum Youth Art Exhibition

Closing of Niseko Panorama Line for Winter

Niseko Town Cultural Festival

Opening of individual Ski Resorts

JR Niseko Station Illumination

Christmas Candles and Santa Claus Event

Christmas Event

Christmas Present Giveaway

Torchlight Ski Demonstration, Countdown Fireworks

New Years Eve Torchlight Ski Demonstration and New Years Eve Countdown

Torchlight Ski Demonstration, Countdown Fireworks

Mid Jul

Late Jul

Late Aug

First Sat Aug

1st Sun Aug

Mid Aug

Late Aug

25th Aug

Mid Sep

Late Sep

Early Oct

Late Oct

Christmas

24th Dec

24th, 25th Dec

31st Dec

Kirra Kaido (Main Street - Niseko Town)

Kyogoku Fukidashi Koen

Niseko Area, Lake Toya

Niseko Area

Kutchan Jinjya

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area,Grand Hirafu

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Field

Kutchan Cho to Goshiki Onsen

Bunka Center - Special Exhibitions area

Michi no eki Makkari Flower Center

Kutchan Station Road

Niseko Town Athletics Park

Michinoeki View Plaza

Kyogoku cho, upstream from the Tokiwabashi (Bridge)

Sun Sports Land

Lake Toya - Niseko

Kaributo Jinjya (Shrine)

At participating restaurants

Niseko Town Track and Field Arena

JR Hokkaido (Sapporo - Rankoshi)

Niseko Town Center

To be announced

Arishima Memorial Museum

Hokkaido Highway Route 66

Niseko Chomin Center

Various Resorts

JR Niseko Station

Grand Hirafu

Niseko Village/ Hilton Niseko Village

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area

Grand Hirafu

Niseko Village

Jul.

Aug.

Sep.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Mar.

Jan.

Feb.

Apr.

May

Jun.

Event Location Date Event Location

Each year bight orange Halloween pumpkins are displayed around Niseko Town. These pumpkins symbolize the Harvest season and all of the delights that this time of the year brings. Various different events and activities with a pumpkin theme are staged.

Halloween Pumpkins

Late Jan toend of Feb

Late Jul untilmid Sep

Late Sep untilearly Nov

Mid Oct untilearly Nov

Late Oct until3rd Nov

Late Nov untilGolden Week

Late Novuntil Dec

3rd and 4th Aug

Late Juluntil

Early Oct

Early Sepuntil

early Oct

10th Jan toMid Mar

1st until3rd Jan

Late Apr – late May

1st Sunof the month

Frommid Jun

to late Oct

Japanese Ground Self Defense ForceCamp Kutchan

Niseko Festival - Tabena, Asobina Niseko Shukakusai (Harvest Festival) ★Special menus in participating local restaurants

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Fixed Balloon Flights

Trekking

Rafting

Gentle water rafting

Canoeing

River KayakingDucky

Park Golf(Putt putt golf)

Snag Golf/ Disk GolfGolf

Horse Riding/Trekking

Fishing

Gondola

Mountain Biking/Cycling

Bungy Trampoline

Tennis

Zip Line

Dog Run

Hokkaido Lion Adventure

Niseko Baloon (OAC)

Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)Hokkaido Lion Adventure Niseko Kotobuki Niseko Mecca Hokkaido Lion Adventure

Niseko Raft (OAC)

Hokkaido Lion Adventure Yuga Niseko Outdoor School Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)Niseko Kotobuki Niseko Lion Adventure Niseko Town Athletics Park Golf Niseko Park Golf Jyo Niseko Village Pure Hotel Ikoi no Mura Niseko Village Pure Niseko Village Niseko Jyoba Village K2 Stable Saison Club Niseko Country Farm Niseko Village (Pure) Niseko Outdoor School Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)Saison Club Niseko Annupuri Gondola

Hokkaido Lion Adventure

Niseko Kotobuki Niseko Mecca Niseko Village Pure Bycycle Corner Niseko Balloon (OAC)Niseko Village Pure Country Inn Milky House Hotel Ikoi no Mura Niseko Town Tennis Court Niseko Village Pure Niseko Village Pure Niseko Annupuri - Dog Run

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55-8128

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55-8128

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55-8977090-7340-633044-2211090-3702-002722-055944-221158-220058-311144-203444-221144-221158-2080

Late Jun to late Oct (Sat, Sun, Pub Hol)(Late Jul to 31st Aug operates daily)

1st Jun to 30th Sep

Jun to early Oct (Shinsen Numa) Jun to Oct, best season mid May to OctSummer season Summer season Mid Apr to Oct

1st Jun to 30th Sep

End of Apr to late Oct May to Oct End of May to late Oct May to Oct May to Nov Early Jun to Oct May to late Oct Late Apr to late Nov 28th Jun to 13th Oct Jun to early Oct 28th Jun to 13th OctEnd of Apr tp early Nov End of Apr to early Nov All year (Certain courses are seasonal) May to Oct Late Jun to late Oct 28th Jun to 13th Oct Late May to Late OctJun to Oct Mid Jun to Late OctDuring the summer period

May to late Oct　(Rentals from late Apr to Oct)

Spring to late NovSummer season 28th Jun to 13th Oct Early Jun to mid Oct 1st Jun to 30th Sep Mid May to Mid Oct Mid May to Mid Oct Summer season May to Nov (Closed on Mon) 28th Jun to 13th Oct 28th Jun to 13th Oct Summer season

Adult (Junior High School Student and older) ¥2500, Elementary School Student: ¥1800, Infants ¥500 (Children aged 2 years and younger FREE.Adult (Junior High School Student and older) ¥2500, Elementary School Student: ¥1800 (Age: 4 years to 11 years), Infants ¥500 (Age: 1year to 3 years)Half day trekking ¥4860, Full Day ¥7560 (From 2 pax plus)Adult (Junior high age plus) ¥3610, Elementary Students ¥2570 (From 2 pax)Trekking, Mountain climbing tour, from 3 - 10 hours (from 1 pax) please enquireNiseko ranges trekking (6 hours) (from 1 pax) ¥10000, Mt Yotei Trekking (10 hours) from ¥10000 to ¥20000 (from 1 pax)Adult (Junior High School Student and older) ¥5400, Elementary School Student ¥3820, (from 2 pax) Elementary school aged participants must be occompanied by a guardian during Jun to Oct.Adults ¥5250, Children (5 years to 11 years) ¥3675 (combination Rafting and Ballooning packages avaialble ¥1000 discount for adults)Adults ¥4320, Elementary School Students ¥3610, Infants (3 years plus) ¥1,040 (from 2 pax）2 -10 pax ¥3500 to ¥7000 （Price fluctuates with participant numbers)Adult ¥5500, High School and Junior High School Students ¥5000, Elementary School Students ¥3500, Infants 3 years plus.Adult ¥6480, Elementary School Students (4 years to Elementary School age) ¥4860, Shiribeshi River, Ribetsu River, Yoichi River, Camp and School also available.Enquiries welcomedStandard ¥5660, 1 day ¥11320 (includes lunch), Lessons ¥5050, Junior High School Students and older (from 2 pax) (single person pricing avaialble)1 day play ¥300, Equipment rental ¥200Play ¥800 (10 pax plus group discount of ¥500), Elementary School Students and younger ¥500, Equipment Rental ¥200Adults ¥1000, Elemetary School Students ¥800, If no rental equipment used Adult price is ¥500, Pure Passport and Super Passports can be used.Enquiries welcomedAdults ¥1000, Elemetary School Students ¥800, If no rental equipment used Adult price is ¥500, Pure Passport and Super Passports can be used.Niseko Village Golf Course and Niseko Golf Course, Enquiries welcomed.Enquiries welcomedBasic 1 hour ¥5000, Trekking 2 hours ¥10000, Childrens experience course (30 mins) ¥3000, Members Scheme available (members discounts)Horse Riding (40 min) ¥6480, (60min) ¥9720, Lead Horseriding (short) ¥800, (long) ¥1500Trial Ride (20 min) ¥2500, Satisfaction Ride (45min) ¥5000, Lead riding (5 mins) ¥1000, Adventure Riding (1 hour) (from) ¥10000Led Horse riding 5 mins ¥1,000, Tademn Horseriding (3 years and under) 5 mins ¥1,500, Horseriding 20 mins from ¥2,500Bait Fishing ¥3500, Fly Fishing ¥5000, Fishing pond (Late May to Mid Nov) ¥1500 to ¥2000 (from 2 pax) Singular prices avaialable (tax not incl)Bait fishing ¥4100, 9 years plus (from 2 pax), Beginner Fly (Half Day) ¥6480, (High School and Junior High School Students and older) prices from 2 paxStream Fishing (Junior High Students and older) ¥2100, Children (with Adult Supervision) ¥1050, Infants FREE, includes the cooking of Rainbow Trout that are caught. (one fish)Enquiries welcomedEasy course, Adult ¥3300, Elementary School Student ¥2570 (from 2 pax)Brisk Course Adult ¥3820, Elementary School Students ¥3090 (from 2 pax)Forestry Road Mountain Bike Course: (Junior High School Students and older) ¥4320 (2 pax)Rental (1 hour ¥870, 4 hours ¥2160, 8 hours ¥3240, Infants ¥630 (Electronic Assist Bikes are an extra ¥500)Enquiries welcomedHalf Day ¥4500, Full Day ¥9000, Rental Bike (Half Day ¥1000) (Full Day ¥2000) from 1 pax 2 hours ¥2000, 4 hours ¥3500, 1 Day ¥5000Niseko Parks and Rice Paddies Course from ¥3500 (Several different courses avaialble)3 mins per time ¥1000 (from 2 years to a maximum weight of 90 kgs) Adults (High School, Junior High School Students) ¥15001 hour per court ¥2000, Raquets and Ball rental ¥500 (Reservations essential) 1 hour per court ¥1000, 3 all weather courts avaialble (night lighting) (Reservations essential) Enquiries welcomedEnquiries welcomedAdults ¥4500, Junior High School Students and younger ¥4000, Restrictions on weight and height apply (Elementary School aged children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)1 Day ¥500Located next to the Annupuri International Ski Area Gondola (Free of charge)

Back country

Snow Shoeing

Snow mobile

Walking Ski

Igloo MakingSnow rafting

Reindeer Sledding

Ski and Snowboard

Lessons

River Rafting

Powder Company Image Works Niseko Village Niseko Kotobuki Niseko Mecca Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)Niseko Village Niseko Village Niseko Village Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)Niseko Village Niseko Village Niseko Ski Service Niseko Kotobuki Niseko Global Ski Academy Image Works Hokkaido Lion Adventure

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WinterWinterDec until AprWinterWinterDec until MarDec until AprDec until AprDec until AprDec until MarDec until MarDec until MarMid Dec until Early Jan and Late JanDec until MarDec until MarDec until MarDec until AprDec until Mar

Outdoor ActivitiesType of Activity Company Name Tel Hours of Operation Pricing

Activities Companies Tel Hours of Operation

* The prices will vary depending on the type of activity and also seasonal variation, please check the pricing at the time of reservation.

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Sausage making

Ham making

Jam making

Ice CreamMaking

Glass Craft

Glass Engraving

Pottery

Craft/Wreath/

Toll painting

Nepalese Curry Making

Imomochi Butter

Smoked foods

Leather Craft

Candle Making

Musical BoxMaking

Baum kuchen

Galleries

Restaurant Schonberg

Restaurant Schonberg

Country Inn Milky House

Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)

Saison Club

Takahashi Farm Milk Kobo

Country Inn Milky House

Saison Club

Ururi

Glass Gallery Doumu

Tonbodama Kobo

Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)

Saison Club

Niseko Yaki Warabe

Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)

Saison Club

Tole paint Kobo Maple

Pension Fuki no Tou

Niseko Village Pure

Pension Bistare Kana

Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)

Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)

Niseko Outdoor Center (NOC)

FanFun

Niseko Colors

Niseko Colors

Ururi

Saison Club

RAM kobo Gallery (Tetsu)

Gallery Fuzanan

Niseko Photo Gallery Shashin Souko

Glass Gallery Doumu

Niseko Yaki Warabe

Tole Paint Kobo Maple

44-3756

44-3756

58-2200

44-1133

44-3380

44-3734

58-2200

44-3380

58-2957

43-2552

44-1766

44-1133

44-3380

58-2063

44-1133

44-3380

44-3820

58-2623

44-2211

58-3330

44-1133

44-1133

44-1133

050-7551-2688

44-1888

44-1888

58-2957

44-3380

44-1331

59-2211

090-6876-3576

43-2552

58-2063

44-3820

All year

Winter Only

All year

May to Oct

Jun to end of Sep

All year

All year

All year (Closed Nov)

All year

All year

All year

May to Oct

All year (Closed Nov)

May to Oct

May to Oct

May to Oct

All year

All year

28th Jun - 13 Oct

All year

May to Oct

May to Oct

May to Oct

All year

Apr - Oct

Apr - Oct

All year

May to Oct

Late Jun to Oct Closed Tue, Wed

Please call in advance

May to Oct Sat, Sun Public Holidays

All year

All year

All year

¥3675 2 pax plus

¥4200 2 pax plus

¥1620 10 pax plus

¥2160 2 pax plus

¥1600 2 pax plus

¥1300 2 pax plus

¥1080 10 pax plus

¥1600 2 pax plus

Glass accessories ¥1000 2-4 pax

Sand Blasted Glass ¥3000 to ¥5000 per pax

1 glass bead from ¥900

¥2700 2 pax plus

¥2100 2 pax plus

¥3300 (postage not included)

Forest Craft ¥2160, Wool Craft ¥2700, Wood and Leaf Art ¥3240 2 pax plus

Forest Craft ¥1600, Silver Accessories (All year, closed Nov) ¥3500 Hair accessories (All year, closed Nov) ¥2100 2 pax plus

¥2700 course, ¥3240 course 2 pax plus

Tole paint ¥2200 (reservations ess)

Original Craft from ¥2000

Nepalese curry making experience, including lunch ¥2700 (reservations required 3 days in advance) 2 pax plus

¥2160 2 pax plus

¥2160 2 pax plus

¥2700 2 pax plus

Bracelet from ¥1620, Key Holder from ¥1620, 15 different varieties of menu

from ¥1620

Wall hanging musical box making from ¥2160, Rotating birch wood musical box ¥1944, Musical Box making ¥3240

Owl musical box making ¥1800 from 2 pax to 10 pax

¥1600 2 pax

Indoor ActivitiesActivity Type Providor Tel (add 0136) Trading period Pricing

Soba Making(Using Niseko Water)

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Kuishinbo FukuHanayoshi Maguroya Juwari Soba restaurant RAKUICHI Gohan-ya Tohnotsuki Sesame soba restaurant Gojin-ya Soba restaurant Ohashi Handmade soba Yotei-an Farmer’s dining U-respa Cafe terrace Fu Restaurant & Pension Bistare Kanaeff eff Auberge de Frying Pan M’s Cafe (within Saison Club) Restaurant PRATIVO Pension & restaurant YouYou Restaurant SCHONBERG Niseko In House Dining Yakiniku Restaurant Shun koen BBQ house Mokumoku-tei Okonomiyaki Jyu Niseko Jingus KahnNiseko Loft Club Noodle dining house SOGA Chinese restaurant Koshu Yatai Cafe restaurant ApricotCafe Nuppuri (located in JR Niseko Station) Takano Coffee Honda Coffee Ten Del Sole Cafe grove Cafe & Tole-painting Kobo Maple Leather crafts & coffee Fan fun KomuginoWagaya no Shokutaku EN Hanakyabetsu Cafe Hourglass Dog Cafe Dining GOO River Forest Shirokuma Cafe Muroran Yakitori Picnic SEED BAGEL & COFFEENiseko Cheese Kobo Niseko Milk Kobo Niseko Fromage Okutsuchi Farm Bakery Izakaya Jirocho Izakaya Matsu Sake Dokoro Rakuda Farmers Kitchen Pon Pon Snack ai Snack Aoi Tori Snack IitomoSnack Lupinas Karabina Niseko Kushiya Hachi no Ji Shizen Kobo Niseko no Mori Niseko Colors Tombodama Niseko no Kaze Glass Gallery Doumu RAM Kobo Gallery Tetsu Michi no Eki, Niseko View Plaza Niseko Yaki Warabe

JapaneseSushi/ IzakayaSoba Soba JapaneseSoba/JapaneseSoba Soba Fried CutletsRestaurant Nepalese CurrySmall GoodsRestaurant Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant CateringBBQBBQOkonomiyaki BBQJingukhanRamen NoodlesChineseCafeCurry/CafeCafeCafePizzaCafe/Japanese

Cafe/Light MealsCafeCafe/Light MealsCafe/Light MealsCafeCurry/PizzaCafe/Light MealsCafeCafeCharcoal SkewersCafe/Light MealsCafe/BagelsCafe/CheeseIce Cream/PastriesCheese Cafe/ BakeryIzakaya Izakaya Izakaya Izakaya Karaoke bar Karaoke bar Karaoke bar Karaoke bar Izakaya Izakaya Izakaya Souvenirs Souvenirs Glass CraftsGlass CraftsCraftsSouvenirsPottery

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090-1491-326358-353554-252544-3820

050-7551-268844-133544-1335

090-5950-383843-218044-361843-250044-3368

080-5590-9925090-8814-633555-533144-218844-373444-347144-109544-252144-365655-581755-570744-280544-281144-156044-356950-285055-8863

090-8909-493044-176644-188844-176643-255244-133143-205158-2063

DowntownDowntown Downtown Annupuri Satomi Motomachi Motomachi Motomachi Motomachi Annupuri Annupuri Annupuri Annupuri Soga Soga Soga Kondo Annupuri Downtown Annupuri Soga Soga Soga Soga Motomachi DowntownDowntownDowntown Downtown Annupuri Soga Soga Soga Soga Soga Soga Soga Soga Soga Satomi Motomachi Kondo Downtown Soga Soga Higashiyama Kondo Downtown Downtown Downtown Downtown Downtown Downtown Downtown Downtown Annupuri Downtown Annupuri Soga Soga Soga Soga Soga Motomachi Annupuri

11:00 to 14:00/17:00 to 20:00 17:00 to 23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Closed on Mondays11:30 to 14:00, 17:00 to 19:30 11:00 to 15:00 (closes as soon as the soba is sold out.) Dinner reservations from 17:00 (reservations required for Soba Kaiseki dinner). Closed on Thu (opens if Thu. is a public holiday).11:30 to 14:30 Closed on Mon, Tue and Wed. 11:00 to 15:00, 17:00 to 20:00 (Summer season only) 11:00 to 15:00 10:55 to 16:05 (closes as soon as the noodles are sold out.) Restaurant: 11:00 to 15:00 (lunch); May to Oct 11:00 to 16:00 (Closed on Mon, Tue) Nov to Apr (Lunches and Dinners only) Lunch and Dinner courses are available year round 11:00 to 20:00 (Closed days vary)(Weekdays) 11:30 to 15:00 (LateJul to Late Sep) 11:30 to 19:00 (Closed days vary)(Restaurant) 11:00 to 15:00 (Shop) 09:00 to 18:00 (Closed on Tue, Wed) (Apr to Nov - Days closed vary)11:30 to 13:30, 18:00 to 20:30 (Closed on varying days - check in advance)11:00 to 17:00 lunch; 18:00 (Reservations essential) Closed on Thu11:00 to 16:00 (Last orders 15:00) Closed on Thu11:00 to 21:00 Closed Tue (Jul to Oct - No scheduled closures)(Apr to Nov) 09:00 to 16:00 Closed Thu (when sausages made fresh on the day run out will close)16:00 to 22:00 (By Order) Only operates during the winter season17:00 to 24:00 (Closed on Mon)12:00 to 14:30 (Last Orders 14:00); 17:00 to 21:30 (Last Orders 20:30)(Summer) 12:00 to 22:00 (Winter) 16:30 to 22:00 Closed weekdays/ Open: 12:00 to 22:00 Sat, Sun, Pub Hols. Closed on Wed and 3rd Tue in month11:00 - 15:00 Closed: Tue, Last order 20:00(Summer) 11:30 to 14:30, 17:30 to 21:30 (Last Order 20:30) (Closed Tue)11:30 to 15:00, 17:00 - 21:30 (Sun: 11:30 to 21:30) (Closed: Apr to Dec - varied days, Jan to Mar: Thu)Weekdays 11:30 to 14:00, 17:30 to 20:00 Weekends 11:00 to 17:0011:30 to 18:00 (Closed Mon)11:00 to 19:00 (Last Order 18:45) (Closed Wed)10:00 to 18:00 (Last Order 17:30) (Beans are sold until 19:00) (Closed Tue, Wed)09:00 to 17:00 (Closed Thu)12:00 to 15:00, 18:00 to 22:00 (Closed: Wed) (2nd, 4th Thu) (Winter: Wed)(Summer) 11:30 to 16:00, 18:00 to 21:00　 (Winter) 18:00 to 23:00 (Sat, Sun 11:30 to 15:00) Closed on Wed(Jun to Sep) 10:00 to 19:00 (Closed on Thu)10:00 to 17:00　 (Closed Tue) (Aug no schedule closures)Apr to Oct. 11:00 to 16:00 12:00 to 17:00 (last order 16:00) (Closed Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) Trades only on Sat, Sun, Mon11:00 to 15:00　 (Closed during the winter months from Sep to Jun) (Late Apr to early Nov.) from 11:45 to 14:30 (Closed Mon,varies)(Mid May to Mid Oct) 11:00 to 15:00 (Closed Tue, Wed, New Year’s Holiday)(Drinks only) 11:00 to 17:00 (Closed on irregular Days)11:00 to 14:00 (18:00 to 22:00 by reservation only)(Summer season only) 10:00 to 16:00 (Closed: varies) 11:30 to 14:00 (Closes when meals are sold out) (Closed: Mon, Tue) (Open when Mon is pub hol)08:00 to 18:00 (Closed Sun, Mon) 10:00 to 17:00 (Closes at 16:00 during winter)9:30 to 18:00 (Cakes are sold from 10:00) (Closes at 18:30 During Summer Holiday Season)(Summer) 10:00 to 18:00 No Closure, (Winter) 10:00 to 17:00 Wed10:00 to 18:00 (Closed on irregular days)18:00 to 24:00 (Closed Sun)18:00 to 24:00 (Closed Sun and Pub Hols)18:00 to 24:00 (Closed on irregular days)11:00 to 14:30, 18:00 to 22:00 (Closed Wed) 19:00 to 2:00 (Closed on irregular days)19:00 to 1:00　 (Closed Sun) 19:00 to 24:00 (Closed Sun)19:00 to 24:00 (Closed Sun) 19:00 to 24:00 (Closed Sun) 18:00 to 24:00 (Closed Thu and irregular days during winter)18:00 to 23:00 (Trades between Mid Dec to Mar )09:30 to 18:00 (Open all year)(Summer) 10:00 to 18:00 (Open 7 Days a week, closed during the winter months)09:30 to 18:00 (Open all year)09:00 to 17:00 (Closed irregular days)(Late Apr to Oct) 10:00 to 17:00 (Closed irregular days)08:30 to 18:00 (Open year round) 10:00 - 17:00 (Closed on irregular days)

Soba, Sushi & Japanese foodW

estern foodsYakiniku/BBQ

Coffee shops & light m

ealsIzakaya pubs, Snack Bars

Souvenir shopsBoutique food

Facility name DistrictRestaurant/Main Menu Opening hours Tel

* If calling from outside the area, please add0136 for domestic calls and +81-136 for calls from overseas.

Restaurants and Bars

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Annupuri VillageAnnupuri Oasis Lodge (winter only)

Annupuri Lodge

Auberge de Fryingpan Country Inn Milky HouseSharomuSekka Annupuri LodgeNiseko Annupuri Onsen Yugokorotei

Niseko Annupuri Youth Hostel

Niseko Side 6Niseko TabimonogatariNiseko Northern Resort AnnupuriSmall Luxury Lodge NeguraPension Amondans & Café Terrace FuuPension GinsekaiPension Cotton FarmPension JAZZ ClubPension Tabi no yado GinkeiPension TomtenPension FukinotouPension Niseko BellaryPension Pommes De TerreHotel Niseko Ikoi no MuraYouth Hostel Karinpani - Niseko FujiyamaRestuarant and Pension Bistare KanaLodge Mokoro AnnupuriInaka yado Kitos

The Green Leaf Niseko Village

Cottage Niseko Best PlaceNiseko Cottage Bongo HirobaNiseko Guest HouseNiseko AmbitiousNiseko Tourist HomeNiseko OAC LodgeHilton Niseko VillageHourglassField Merry (Dogs OK)Black Diamond LodgeNiseko Star HillPension NirinkanPension BanffPension FumifumiPension BrookPension Liberty House

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 432-21

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 479-4

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-2

Niseko Cho, Aza Niseko 482-2Niseko Cho, Aza Niseko 482-1Niseko Cho, Aza Niseko 431-5Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-2Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 438

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 479-4

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 435-8Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 480-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-1Niseko cho, Aza niseko 431-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-2Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-2Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 479-4Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 482-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 483-1Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 473

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 336

Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 431-1Niseko cho, Niseko 482-1Niseko cho, Aza Soga 361

Niseko cho, Higashiyama Onsen

Niseko cho, Aza Soga 825-12Niseko cho, Aza Soga 863-12Niseko cho, Aza Soga 1-1Niseko cho, Aza Soga 811-1Niseko cho, Aza Soga 165Niseko cho, Aza Soga 859-5Niseko cho, Higashiyama OnsenNiseko cho, Aza Soga 888-3Niseko cho, Aza Soga 807-10Niseko cho, Aza Higashiyama 24-3Niseko cho, Aza Soga 545-2Niseko cho, Aza Higashiyama 40-2Niseko cho, Aza Higashiyama 27-27Niseko cho, Aza Soga 365-2Niseko cho, Aza Higashiyama 27-32Niseko cho, Aza Higashiyama 34

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58-3280(Jun - Aug, Dec - Mar)58-293258-220058-319054-273058-250058-2084(Mid Apr, Mid Oct until Early Dec Closed)55-522658-314958-33110120-088-23559-260058-282558-222758-228858-232358-325258-262358-276358-254358-3111

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58-333058-226944-282244-3311

44-366244-209843-236144-301144-251755-812844-111143-218044-361844-114444-123444-288844-311344-362544-319944-2581

Rental Cottage (NORR)

Comfort Inn NisekoNiseko Shirokuma CottageHotel Resort Inn NisekoYotei View CottageRental Cottage NaturesideKaramatsu Sansou YodelKoikawa Onsen RyokanGoshiki no Sato Niseko Yama no IeNiseko Grand HotelNiseko KurumisouNiseko Goshiki Onsen RyokanNiseko Yasuragi no Yado Senshu KanNiseko B&B Nuppuri RavenPension GanbaHotel KanronomoriMinshuku OginoMoiwa Lodge NisekoLodge & Natural Crafts UruriLodge WoodpeckersOne Niseko Resort TowersTsuruga Bessou Moku no sho

Niseko cho, Tomikawa 12-27

Niseko cho, Kondo 263-2Niseko cho, Satomi 82-4Niseko cho, Aza Satomi 151-2Niseko cho, Aza Fukui 394-11Niseko cho, Aza Kondo 707Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 447-14Rankoshi cho, Aza Yunosato 592Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 510Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 412Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 417-17Niseko cho, Niseko 510Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 413-50Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 333-39niseko cho, Aza Niseko 387-6Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 415Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 447Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 451-6Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 417Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 447-33Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 455-3Niseko cho, Aza Niseko 393

44-2544(09:00–19:00)

43-210044-336844-381159-2822011-522-508058-322258-211158-261158-212158-295458-270758-2105011-232-545458-251158-380058-239058-300358-295758-247950-211159-2323

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* If calling from outside the area, please add0136 for domestic calls and +81-136 for calls from overseas.

* If calling from outside the area, please add0136 for domestic calls and +81-136 for calls from overseas.

District Facility Address TEL Internet Pets DisabledAccess Transport

District Facility Address TEL Internet Pets DisabledAccess Transport

Accommodation facilities (Niseko Town)

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Pension ReposerPension & Restaurant You YouMini Cottage CruisingRoute 66Lodge TenLodge Mont BlancHouse Pueo

Niseko cho, Aza Higashiyama 27-21Niseko cho, Aza Soga 370-4Niseko cho, Aza Soga 236-8Niseko cho, Aza Soga 236-9Niseko cho, Aza Soga 830-6Niseko cho, Aza Soga 807-3Niseko cho, Aza Soga 756-61

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One of the largest factors in choosing a destination is accommodation. In Niseko accommodation is well covered with a large variety of different accommodation types available ranging from homely pensions, condominium style self sufficient style cottages, houses and apartments through to large multi national branded hotels and for the outdoor minded visitor there are even places to camp.

Summer - Early Apr until Mid Nov closed, during this period open for group business only.

Images of some of the accomodation types available in Niseko.

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Westward declination 9°

Iwaonupuri1116 m

Route 58 - close

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Goshiki OnsenSpa Resort

Anbetsuentry-hazard zone

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Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort

Mt. Moiwa 839 mMoiwa Bowl

Mikaeri zaka

Mikaeri BowlNakaone

(central ridge)

Kozannosawa

Backbowl

Nishione(western ridge)

Niseko Annupuri1308m

Nanpo(southern peak)

Osawa

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Yunosawa

Yunosawaoff-limits zone

Niseko Village Ski Resort

Mizunosawa special control zone

[Access by general skiers to this zone is limited.]

Harunotaki waterfall

Harunotaki off-limits zone

Niseko Grand Hirafu Area

Fujiwaranosawa

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HANAZONO Resort

Oyaji River

The "Niseko Rules" are the official rules for users for Niseko's ski resorts and backcountry terrain and have been devised with users safety in mind.

Niseko Avalanche Information http://niseko.nadare.info

Niseko Rules (Winter Mountain Safety)

G1: L GateG2: Annupuri Sancho (Summit) GateG3: Hirafu Sancho (Summit) GateG4: Fujihara no Sawa GateG5: Hanazono GateG6: Moiwa Sancho (Summit) GateG7: Eesawa GateG8: 8 Ban GateG9: Waterfall Gate

This map is a conceptual map only, scale and locations, altitude and orientation are rough indications of the actual terrain.

Access to Avalanche safety information, lift information, gate information is available online...

Under the jurisdiction of the Niseko Rules areas that are marked in red are considered dangerous areas and are strictly off limits at all times. Entering of the Harunotaki area is strickly prohibited at all times and entering the Anbetsu and Yunosawa from the Ski field is also strictly prohibited. Always use gates to enter back country areas. Freedom for users of the mountain is respected, however safety is paramount.

"Haru no taki" & "Yu no sawa" area is strictly off limits at all time.

There is No safety control & No patrol beyond resort boundaries.

Do not venture out of bounds when gates are closed.

Charges apply to out of bounds search and rescue efforts.

The “Niseko Avalanche Information” is the official information source of Niseko rules.

Crossing boundary ropes is prohibited. Those who violate the rules may be refused from using all resort facilities.

Ski patrol staff instructions must be obeyed at all times.

Children under 12 must not go out of bounds unless accompanied by a proficient adult supervisor.

Mountain users freedom is respected, safety is paramount.

The Niseko Rules have been created by the Niseko Annupuri District Avalanche Prevention Association, Niseko Ski Resort Safe Usage Measures Association, Niseko Free Passport Association, Shiribeshi District Mountain Disaster Prevention Committee.

Gates are closed in adverse weather conditions and when the snow build up is deemed hazardous. Tracks across roped areas encourage others to do the same thing and increase the risk of an accident. Persons who are found to be infringement of the rules maybe refused use to resort facilities. Many avalanche related accidents occur during a snow storm or when snowdrifts accumulate and cornices develop. Respect the Ski Areas instructions at all times. Any areas outside the gates are deemed to be outside the jurisdiction of the Ski resort. It is the Ski Resort and the local communities aim to keep all people using the mountain safe.

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The smallest of the Ski Resorts in the area, Moiwa Ski Resort doesn’t let size fool you. This resort is located on the slopes of Mt Moiwa and is conveniently located near to the Annupuri International Ski Area, the resort boasts deep and powdery slopes which widen out at the base of the mountain.

Moiwa Resort often offer special deals on lift tickets in conjunction with the Annupuri International Ski Area and have a rest house for visitors that is complete with a cafeteria and skiwear specialist store. The resort is close to some of Niseko’s best onsen accommodation and facilities, a visit to these facilities after a exhilarating time on the slopes is a great way to unwind and experience a different side of Niseko.

Niseko Ski Resorts

Niseko Village Ski Resort

http://www.niseko-village.com Enquiries: 0136-44-2211

Enquiries: 0136-58-2080

Enquiries: 0136-59-2511

Niseko is about much more than just powder snow.There are 3 Ski fields in Niseko town, 2 of which make up part of the world renowned "Niseko United" ski

resort consortium. The ski resorts in the area are one of the main reasons for the large increase in international visitors. Each of the 3 Resorts have their own unique characteristics and features and all 3 of the resorts share the low altitude powder snow, unparalleled any where else on earth.

The slopes are located on the southeastern slopes of Mt Annupuri and have been selected and designed to provide a variety of different terrain to suit a variety of levels, the top of the mountain provides wide open trails with, spectacular views of Mt Yotei and out towards the Pacific ocean. The tree line provides excitement and a variety of challenges for the more advanced users of the resort. There are a wide range of different services to make your holiday in Niseko hassle free. Accomodation is available in resort at either the Hilton Niseko Village or The Green Leaf Hotel, both of which are ski in and ski out properties. Access to Niseko Village Ski Resort is easy from the New Chitose Airport and the resort is accessible on mountain from all of the ski resorts that form part of Niseko United via a simple transverse at the top of the mountain.

Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area

http://annupuri.info/winter

The Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area is located on the Southern slopes of Mt Annupuri and provides visitors with wide open and long ski bahns and a variety of terrain suited to skiers and snowboarders who desire more of a challenge! Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area is also well known for its incredible deep powder skiing and boarding through the alpine birch trees (Dakekanba) that are located around the tree line of the resort.

At the base of the Ski Area there is a quaint pension village, which is home to several boutique restaurants and cafes that provide unique dining alternatives for users and guests to this area of Niseko. There are also several Onsen Hotels (Hotspring) that provide accommodation options and unique dining experiences for those looking for those who want easy access to the snow.

Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort

http://www.niseko-moiwa.jp

Mt Annupuri and its surrounds

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Mt.Niseko Annupuri (1,308m) is home to 4 of the Niseko disticts skifeilds, these skifeilds have combined to form a cooperative which is refered to as ‘Niseko United’. ‘Niseko United’ affords visitors access to "All mountain lift passes", which in turn give visitors access to use the free buses which circumnavigate the base of the mountain. Niseko United provides information in Japanese and English making it easy to navigate many of the services available in the area.

Over and above the services Niseko United provide, Niseko area offers great choice of accommodation options and there is easy access from the New Chitose International Airports making it a the perfect choice for an unforgettable winter vacation.

The Niseko United Shuttle is a convenient inter-resort shuttle bus that can be used to access the three ski resorts of Niseko Village, Niseko Annupuri and Niseko Grand Hirafu, with your Niseko All Mountain Lift Pass.

The bus timetable is included on the Niseko Resort Map, available where lift passes are sold.

Passengers boarding the shuttle bus with the Niseko All Mountain Lift Pass should show the pass at the time of boarding.Passengers without the pass can board by paying the bus fare.For enquiries, please contact Niseko Bus Ltd. (Tel: 0136-44-2001)

What is Niseko United.

Niseko United Shuttle – a shuttle bus between ski resorts

(If you are using a 12 point lift ticket, the cost of riding on the bus is 1 point.)

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Niseko Village Ski Resort

▼To Niseko Town Center

KonbuOnsenDistrict

To Kutchan Town Center▶

Hokkaido Highway 66

Hokkaido Highway 343

Niseko AnnupuriInternational Ski Resort

Niseko Grand Hirafu Hirafu Area

Niseko Grand HirafuNiseko HANAZONO Resort

Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort

Chisenupuri(1,134m)

Nitonupuri(1,080 m)

Iwao Nuppuri(1,116 m)

Niseko Annupuri(1,308 m)

Moiwa Yama(839 m)

Shuttle Bus Stop

RoadParkingLift and GondolaShuttle Bus Route

ToiletRestaurantCafé

Grand Hirafu Mountain Center

Welcome Center

Hotel Niseko Alpen

Restaurant Club Jack

Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri

Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura

The Green Leaf Niseko Village

.Base Ski Ticketing Center

HANAZONO 308

Hilton Niseko Village

Ski Area Office

Sanroku Center Lodge

Niseko Gondola

NOOK Annupuri

Rest House

1000 m Hutte

Hutte King BellRest House Ace Hill

Yotei Sou

The Lookout Café

Paradise Hutte

Ski Area Map

http://www.niseko.ne.jp

Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Information: http://www.niseko-moiwa.jp/Niseko United Information: http://www.niseko.ne.jp/ja/

For further details check the Niseko United Website below:

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Niseko Annupuri Ski Area

GREEN CONFERENCE FACILITY

The winter weather fronts that carry the powder snow for which the Niseko area is renowned, come primarily from Siberia, these weather fronts attract moisture as they cross the sea of Japan and are thrust high into the stratosphere, upon reaching the Annupuri ranges. This action further freezes the air and any moisture that is present, after this process the fronts come to an abrupt halt upon reaching Mt Yotei, which forces the fronts to release their snowy contents onto the landscape below. It is unusual to find powder snow of the quality and quantity that that can be found in Niseko.

Niseko Chomin Center offers an affordable alternative for you to stage your next International conference in Niseko, Niseko Town is very supportive of MICE events and the staff will work towards making your event a success.

Niseko’s winter, revered by skiers and snowboarders world wide.

The unequalled Powder Snow of Niseko is turning heads worldwide.

In Niseko there are a variety of different options available for people who wish to stage a conference or meeting.

that the area is renowned for. The increase in the number of foreign visitors has also meant changes in the type of accommodation on offer in the area, with accommodation ranging from pension style accommodation through to first class hotels and everything in between.

10 years ago if you visited Niseko, the majority of skiers on the Slopes would have been from Japan, with maybe the odd skier from Australia. Today Niseko receives guests from all over the globe, with people coming from far afield to enjoy the powdery snow and the Japanese hospitality

The word of Niseko’s magical winters are spreading overseas

The latest in snow fashion trends can be seen throughout the resort.

Niseko Village Ski Resort

Niseko Winter Convention Center

Niseko Chomin CenterEnquiries: 0136-44-2221

Use of the facilities for your next MICE event

Niseko has meeting and conference facilities available to suit individuals through to large groups, these facilities can be arranged as part of you accommodation package or in a stand alone purpose built facility. The majority of accommodation properties in the Niseko area can be found at the base of the various ski areas in Niseko Town giving them great access to activities and in many cases views across the Niseko area.

A variety of different dining options, excursions, unique venues can be tailor arranged to complement your individual requirements. Due to its location Niseko of course also has the added bonus of being able to offer a variety of different seasonal activities all year round, making it a strong candidate as your next conference or meeting venue.

Niseko Chomin CenterThe Niseko Chomin Center is located in the center of Niseko Town and is also very close to the districts

only true International School.

Facilities include the following;・High Speed WIFI internet in all meeting rooms.・4 Large meeting Rooms, 1 Hall with a stage, 3 small meeting rooms.・2 Japanese style rooms (perfect for cultural activities)・Commercial Kitchen Area・Microphones, Screens other sundry items to ensure the success of your meeting or conference. ・Ground heatpump system provided ecologically friendly heating and cooling of the facilities. ・Access to a local network of businesses which can provide services to help make your meeting/

conference, more successful. Location;・Close to the center of Niseko Town ・Close to superettes and local bars and restaurants.

M.I.C.E (Meetings, Incentive tours, Convention, Exhibition)

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