Downhill Series - Japan Comes To Grand Hirafu This Summer

05 April, 2017 Matt Kaiser

Mountain bikers rejoice! Downhill Series Japan has just announced that they will be hosting one of eight of this summer season's races at Grand Hirafu Resort.

Downhill Series Mtb Race Japan Video Screenshot 2

DH Series is a mountain biking event organizer and race circuit that attracts hundreds of riders to their events held across Japan. This season, they have announced that the fourth race of their eight race circuit will be held here in Niseko, at the Grand Hirafu Resort. Whether you are looking to participate or simply keen to watch and enjoy pro riders tear through the course!

While details of the event and registration haven't been fully finalized, the date is set as August 5 and 6, 2017. DH Series will run a two day event at Grand Hirafu with eight different entry classes from open entry to pro-level. While registration isn't open yet, it will opening in the coming weeks most likely.

Check out their video below to for an idea of what to expect and check back in with us as we will have updates on registration and participation coming as it happens.

Matt Kaiser
Matt Kaiser

Originally from Canada, Matt first came to Hokkaido in the summer of 2012. Living in the northern reaches of Hokkaido, he gradually moved south until he arrived here in the Niseko area in the fall of 2015. His involvement with Experience Niseko began just before it's official online launch in June 2016. Now the international editor for both the print and digital editions, he spends his time exploring the Niseko area for more exciting stories to share with our readership.