May 19th was the last time Mount Yotei received fresh snow until yesterday, September 28th. Mt. Yotei is like a time machine that lets you travel ahead in fall. Catch a glimpse of the summit today and you time travel 4-6 weeks into Niseko’s snowy future. Looking at its flanks, you can see the slopes[…]
Rinyu Kanko, the company who owns and operates the gondola on Mount Kuro in the Daisetsu Volcanic Group has reported sightings of the first snow of the season. Yay! Snow will be falling in Niseko before we know it (are you ready?) So when will we see snow here in Niseko? Well we could see[…]
The interactive ecology center in the Ace Hill rest house at the top of the Hirafu gondola boasts an impressive collection of insects, mushrooms, feathers, beehives and more. In operation during summer months only, Ecol is hands down the best place to learn about ecology of the Niseko Range. The center’s guru of all things[…]
The summer gondola in Hirafu is a great way to get up on Mt. Annupuri and enjoy the view of Mt. Yotei, the mountain landscape, and more. The summer gondola runs July 18 ~ Sept 27, 9:00 ~ 16:00 (8/8~8/15 8:30~18:00), so with just less than two weeks before the good folks at Tokyu Resorts[…]
…is over and the cool nights are already hinting at the coming winter Yay! This changing of the seasons begs the question: when did summer end here in the Niseko area? When did Autumn begin? Depending on where you are from, what information you refer to, or what the local conditions are, the answer can[…]
Once in a while its good to mix it up eat some different food at a different fun spot. Taj Mahal in Kutchan is great for mixing it up with a vibrant interior, friendly staff, and delicious food. Spicy rich flavors, wonderfully textured breads, all varieties of meat and veggies make for very satisfying dinning.[…]
The old Japanese style pension Hakuunso had its final season in 2014-2015 and is now a part of Hirafu history. Demolition has been ongoing over the past week, and it is a strange sight to see one of the few remaining old pensions go down… Fortunately Hakuunso won’t suffer the fate of many other[…]
The Bicycle Corner in Niseko Moiwa is a new bike shop offering a spectrum of services. Tours with various options Rentals of various bicycle types Maintenance Children options for all ages This bike shop is an interesting option for visitors in the Niseko Konbu Onsen Kyo area near Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort, Kanro No Mori,[…]
For scrumptious grilled food the yakitori joint in Kutchan called Torimatsu is must. The list of assorted grilled goodies on the menu is long, and there is surely something that suits any preference. Yaki ika, beef skewers, chicken skewers with plum sauce Entrance to grilled goodness The infamous hakkaku
Niseko Town has a fleet of green bicycles and a program that makes them available from several locations for free. Reservations aren’t taken for the bikes, so its first come first serve for one of the 35 bikes from 6 locations. They are available for persons 13 years and up, and requires the user to[…]