Summer

Early Covid-19 Vaccination Program Underway in Niseko

07 July, 2021

Early Covid-19 vaccination program underway in Niseko for hospitality workers with 2,500 local hospitality workers being vaccinated months ahead of schedule.

Get to Know the Peaks of the Niseko Range

25 August, 2020

An introduction to the unique mountains that make up the Niseko Range

The Unique Mountains of Hokkaido

08 July, 2020

The mountains in Hokkaido are quite different to the peaks in other areas of the world and even other areas in Japan.

Hiking Season is Here: Tips When Hiking in the Niseko Area

10 June, 2020

Summer is a great time in Niseko to hit the trail. Here are some basic tips to make sure you're prepared before hitting the local mountains!

Yotei Asparagus is In Season

08 June, 2020

Hokkaido asparagus is famous throughout Japan, however few people know that the first asparagus grown in Japan were on the foothills the Niseko mountains

Mr Mishima's Famous Shibazakura Garden in Full Bloom

27 May, 2020

Spring in Niseko is not complete without a stroll in this shibazakura garden.

Experience Niseko Summer 2020 Magazine is now digital!

22 April, 2020

Your online guide to everything you can do under the summer sun, available now in Japanese and English.

Win a Trip with JAL

30 December, 2019

Japan Airlines will be offering 100,000 free seats to foreign tourists on domestic routes between July and September 2020.

Finnair Announces Year-Round Sapporo to Helsinki Direct Flight

29 November, 2019

Finnair has announced that its plans for a direct flight between Sapporo and Helsinki will extend beyond just the winter and into summer 2020.

In Pursuit of Pizza Perfection

26 November, 2019

There are few stronger expressions of foreign cuisine than in the pizzas being produced in Niseko. We review the sauciest slices.

Sapporo Set To Host 2020 Olympic Marathon

17 October, 2019

Huge news from the International Olympic Committee yesterday with the announcement that 2020 Olympic Marathon will take place in Sapporo instead of Tokyo.

New Short Video: Niseko Panorama Line

03 October, 2019

With the stunning colours of autumn in Niseko well and truly here, we took the car and the camera for a drive along the famous Niseko Panorama Line.

Scott Jurek Ultra-Impressed by Niseko Trail-Running Scene

24 September, 2019

He's written a New York Times best-seller and set countless records in the world of ultra marathon and trail running. And Scott Jurek was impressed by Niseko.

First Snow on Mt Yotei for Winter 2019/20

19 September, 2019

The first snow has fallen on Mt. Yotei for the 2019/20 season, a month earlier than last year.

Taking the High Road

11 September, 2019

A local's guide to Niseko's most scenic autumn drive.

Run To Paradise

30 August, 2019

Niseko is not just a powder paradise, it's a heaven for those who find their thrills in running and hiking through the mountains.