Niseko Events
Niseko Resort Opening + Operations 2021/22
Nov 01, 2021 - May 05, 2022Get ready for this Winter - the opening dates for the Niseko United resorts are announced, with operations starting from December 3rd, 2021.
Chitose Shikotsu Ice Festival 2022
Jan 29, 2022 - Feb 23, 2022Enjoy the ice sculptures and stunning light displays at the ice festival near Lake Shikotsu. In 2022, special consideration will be given to safety against COVID-19.
Previous Events
Lavender season in Furano Hokkaido 2020
Jun 28, 2020 - Aug 04, 2020Experience the beauty of colourful lavender blooming in Furano, a town in central Hokkaido - it's a must-do in Summer!
Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
Jul 28, 2020 - Aug 01, 2020Try out a new craft at Niseko Chomin Center - Chinese paper cutting! Workshops are free and celebrate one of the oldest folk arts in China.
Graubunden Strawberry Fair
Jul 10, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020Each morning, Graubunden (Hirafu's German bakery) will receive fresh strawberries from Tada Farm and transform them into delicious treats!
Pop Up Gastropub at The Cabin
Jun 05, 2020 - Jul 26, 2020The iconic gin & meat pie spot in lower Hirafu is opening on weekends this summer to serve sumptuous course meals made with local produce & excellent drinks.
Hirafu Community Gardening 2020
Jun 17, 2020 - Jun 17, 2020The Niseko community will come together on June 17th to tidy up the Hirafu neighourhood now that the snow is gone and revel in Summer by planting flowers!
National Ainu Museum "UPOPOY" Opening
May 29, 2020 - May 29, 2020Japan's newest dedicated Ainu museum and Hokkaido's first national museum will open by Poroto Lake on May 29th, 2020.
2020 Cherry Blossom Season in Hokkaido
Apr 15, 2020 - May 05, 2020Each year, Japan is blessed with flowering cherry blossom (sakura) trees in Spring - check out where and when to see the sakura trees bloom in Hokkaido!
2019/20 Season Resort Opening
Nov 23, 2019 - Mar 29, 2020Check out when each of the Niseko resorts open for the 2019/20 Winter.
Hokkaido Splitfest 2020
Mar 13, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020The Inaugural Hokkaido Splitfest is happening in Niseko from the 13th to the 15th of March and is Japan's first ever split boarding festival.
2020 Winter Taiko Drumming
Jan 05, 2020 - Mar 08, 2020Enjoy free taiko drumming concerts by local group Koryu in the heart of Hirafu village every Sunday at 3pm!
Niseko Shootout 2020
Dec 01, 2019 - Mar 01, 20202 photography competitions and a short film festival combine to create the Niseko Shootout - the most epic display of Niseko's photography & filmmaking talent!
Tempura Araki Pop-Up at Ginger Niseko
Feb 07, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020Award-winning 2 Michelin starred tempura restaurant Araki will hold a pop up residency at Ginger restaurant in Niseko throughout February.
Kutchan Yukitopia 2020
Feb 15, 2020 - Feb 16, 2020The yearly winter festival in Kutchan is back! Expect fun snow-related activities for all ages in the town centre this February.
Sapporo Snow Festival 2020
Jan 31, 2020 - Feb 11, 2020The world famous Sapporo snow festival will return in 2020, with incredible ice sculptures, local food stalls and events for 12 huge days of fun!
Niseko Japonica 2020
Feb 01, 2020 - Feb 02, 2020Get a taste of Japanese culture and experience unique customs and traditions right here in Niseko!
Veuve Clicquot in the Snow 2020
Jan 19, 2020 - Jan 31, 2020Veuve Clicquot in the Snow will offer a luxe pop up shop in Niseko with live DJ performances, lush lounge areas, delicious food and flowing champagne.
Chinese New Year at Hanazono
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 25, 2020Head over to Hanazono on Jan 24 & 25th to celebrate Chinese New Year with traditional Shishimai (lion dancing) and Taiko drumming!
Australia Chamber Orchestra Performances
Jan 15, 2020 - Jan 18, 2020Experience uplifting and magnificent performances by Australia's premier orchestra, led by internationally renowned violinist Richard Tognetti.
Yellow Pumpkin Graffiti Contest
Sep 14, 2019 - Oct 14, 2019The 12th annual Yellow Pumpkins Graffiti Contest is running until October 14th, 2019. Plenty of great prizes available!
NAC Trail Run in Niseko
Sep 08, 2019 - Sep 08, 2019Hokkaido's first trail run is now in its 20th edition. The NAC Trail Run is one of Niseko's premier sporting events with hundreds of people taking part.
Kyoto Roketsuzome Workshop
Aug 26, 2019 - Aug 27, 2019Experience the beauty of Kyoto Roketsuzome, a Japanese traditional wax-resist textile dyeing, with Akihiko Okada, a texitile artist based in Kyoto.
Niseko Yoga Fest 2019
Jul 26, 2019 - Jul 28, 2019The 2nd annual Niseko Yoga Fest is back! Featuring the best local yoga instructors and amazing spaces to practice around Niseko.
2019 Niseko Ice Village
Jan 04, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019Niseko's coolest Ice Village is back! Ice bar, chill out lounge and bar, restaurant, yoga studio and snow playground.
Niseko Grand Hirafu Kids Park
Dec 15, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019Let your kids enjoy winter activities in Niseko in a safe & fun area away from the slopes!
2018-19 Niseko Short Film Festival
Mar 16, 2019 - Mar 16, 2019On Saturday, March 16th, Niseko Tourism will be showcasing 15 (max) short films featuring Niseko. Judges will decide the winners and give prizes!
Veuve Clicquot In The Snow @ Restaurant Asperges
Mar 02, 2019 - Mar 10, 2019An icon of champagne, Veuve Clicquot, has picked Niseko as the place to launch their first "Veuve Clicquot in the Snow" in Japan!
2019 Yukitopia Snow Festival
Feb 16, 2019 - Feb 17, 2019Mark your calendar: the popular Kutchan winter festival, Yukitopia Snow Festival is set on Feb 16 & 17!
Niseko Japonica 2019
Feb 01, 2019 - Feb 03, 2019Experience Japanese culture and traditions at Niseko town
Niseko Music Festival
Jan 23, 2019 - Jan 25, 2019Family friendly performances with variety of local and international acts with potential on stage artist collaborations. Adult and Child tickets available.
Traditional New Year's Day Celebration at HANAZONO
Jan 01, 2019 - Jan 01, 2019Join in traditional Japanese festivities at HANAZONO to ring in the New Year!
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