Autumn Matsuri 2019: Konpiraji Festival on tomorrow!
The Konpiraji Matsuri is a 3-day festival for the Konpira shrine and the last local festival in Kutchan/Hirafu for the green season!
- October 08, 2019
- Local Updates
Local Updates
First snowfall in Hokkaido hints at an epic season to come
September saw in Japan's first snowfall this year up in Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture and home to Niseko. With a surprisingly late first snowfall in 2018, we're welcoming the early fall this year as the appetite for Japow grows.
- October 07, 2019
- Local Updates
Where to watch the 2019 Japan Rugby World Cup in Niseko!
The 2019 Rubgy World Cup is about to begin this weekend in Japan! Being the first World Cup to be held in Japan (and all of Asia), we here in Niseko are very excited to join in the festivities and follow the action of the tournament at multiple venues throughout the village.
- September 18, 2019
- Local Updates
Niseko Autumn Food Festival: on this weekend!
Summer in Niseko has ended, say goodbye to the lush green landscapes and warm weather for another year and say hello to Autumn in all its glory - red leaves, cooler temps and incredible seasonal food! Niseko will hold its second annual Autumn Food Festival this weekend 12th - 15th September.
- September 10, 2019
- Local Updates
Japan Rugby World Cup games held in Hokkaido for 2019
The 2019 Rugby World Cup will be held in Japan, with 2 games being held at the Sapporo Dome, just 2 hours away from Niseko. Check out why you should make the trip to Niseko this September/October as part of the World Cup pilgrimage.
- July 19, 2019
- Local Updates
Niseko shines in the 2019 World Ski Awards Nominations
We are proud to announce that Vacation Niseko's prestige properties have been nominated for Best Ski Chalet and Best Ski Boutique Hotel in Japan and Niseko United has been nominated for Japan's Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards in 2019.
- June 20, 2019
- Local Updates
The Best and Newest Travel Routes to Niseko in 2019
New flight routes and travel options are added every year as Niseko becomes a more and more popular Winter destination. Check out this blog for new paths to Sapporo/New Chitose in 2019 and the best ways to get to Niseko from there.
- June 14, 2019
- Local Updates
HANAZONO Niseko Resort's Exciting New Developments
Hanazono Niseko Resort has some amazing developments coming winter 2019-20. A New Park Hyatt Hotel and Residences, A new ski center, the biggest kids center in Niseko, and more!
- May 10, 2019
- Local Updates
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