Niseko.com - Issue 19

NISEKO’S ONLY ALL SEASON LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE | ISSUE 19

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Living the Dream Life in a resort town

Backcountry Earn your turns!

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DEEP IN THE HEART OF THIS SNOW LOVERS PARADISE IS BIG FOOT LODGE BAR AND KITCHEN. With the quirky cosy feel of a Canadian hunting lodge, to the top shelf tipple of a classy Aspen ski club, our approach to alpine hospitality is simple; bring your drinking lips! Feast on our famous Hokkaido wagyu burgers, try our genuine NYC buffalo hot wings or share a whopping tray of Cajun fish sliders amongst friends... This is dude food at its best. Our drinks range is mighty impressive too. From a punch bowl for six to a huge range of bourbon, whisky, cocktails and beer, we’re sure you’ll find something to wet your whistle.

Check out our website for regular entertainment tweets... From poker nights and acoustic soul to our midnight DJ sets live streamed from our famous Melbourne club, Tramp, you’re sure to have a good time at Bigfoot lodge. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK from 6pm til late. Happy hour 6-7pm nightly - try our famous hot buttered rum, flame made at the bar... she’s delicious!

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Resort Info

Timetables & Maps

News & Events

Social & Cam

Coupons/Offers

Local Services

Snow Report

Dining

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Kutchan Station

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Hirafuzaka

DON DON

A delicious crab restaurant

Donburi restaurant

Newly opened restaurant located on Hirafuzaka main street serving up fresh and very tasty crab at reasonable prices.

We welcome you to our restaurant with a menu of many choices, you can also select live crab from our tank and have it prepared just as you like it.

Located in the heart of Hirafu, between Wild Bills and the Shiki Hotel, this convenient, traditional, Japanese fast food restaurant is just the ticket. We have 26 mouth watering combinations of dishes and a variety of sides to compliment. Beer and hot sake on tap.

All produce is locally sourced.

Open 11am–2pm, 6pm–midnight daily Lodge Yotei 1st Floor, 188–20 Aza Yamada, Hirafu Village 50 seats

Open 11:30am–10:30pm 191-22 Aza-Yamada, Hirafu Village - between Wild Bills & Shiki Eat in, takeaway or delivery

0136 21 2229

Niseko Cellars & Deli A world class selection of wine & food to dine at Home

090 2056 7829

A worldly selection of wines; Aus, NZ, France, Italy et al. Sake & Japanese liquors.

Everyday deli items showcasing the best of Hokkaido and beyond. Also enjoy a bottle or two at the counter with the handmade daily dish.

Open 2pm–9pm daily • In the J-Sekka Building, First FL. • 167-3 Aza Yamada, Kutchan

PHONE 0136 23 1608

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STAY.DINE.RELAX.HERE Welcome drinks. Breakfast. Dinner.

Private driver service to and from the ski lifts. Concierge. Japanese cooking classes. Experience Niseko Gourmet Chalets. call us on +81 (0) 90 2070 9272 www.nisekogourmetchalets.com

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Mina Mina

Sake bar & restaurant A cosy bar for friends & couples Whether you join us for a meal, or just want a relaxing place to enjoy a social drink (or two!). We serve delightful Japanese cuisine accompanied with Junmai sake, shochu & plum wines all carefully selected.

Open 6pm–2am daily 190–9 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Last food order 1am, last drink order 2am, seating for up to 40

0136 23 3437

Enya

Yakitori Dining Traditional Japanese skewers We prepare our delicious Yakitori daily and use only the finest ingredients in all our dishes.

We promise first-class atmosphere along with great food and service.

Open 5:30pm–2am Closed Sun N1 W1 8–3, Kutchan English menu, credit cards accepted, seating for up to 49

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Bar Barunba A unique social experience to share with friends. Bar Master Hitoshi will mix it up with a range of Niseko’s tastiest cocktails! When you find yourself in Barunba you know its going to be a good time!

Open 8pm–3am - closed occasionally 170-50 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Seating for up to 28 people

0136 55 5615

Grand Papa

Cheese Fondue Restaurant Cheese fondue dinner

We are so proud of the Swiss heritage that started skiing in Niseko that we represent our Swiss sister city of St. Moritz by serving to you our famous traditional Swiss cheese fondue.

Cheese fondue set menu: ¥4,000 Open 6pm–10pm 163 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Free taxi service available Reservation necessary for dinner www.grandpapa.co.jp

0136 23 2244

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A-bu-cha 2nd A wide variety of meals and drinks - top marks!

Assorted hotpots and Hokkaido specialities! We feature more than 400 kinds of drinks! Plenty of tatami seating and waiting space. Children most welcome! Morning and lunch café NOW OPEN! Takeaway available. Beautiful home made desserts.

Open 7am–1am daily Level 1 Suiboku, 191–29 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Credit cards ok, English menu Closed 30mins from 11am

0136 22 5620

Otsukisama - Bar Moon Great tasting authentic food A little bit of this and a little bit of that.

You will never go hungry (or thirsty) here! With an expansive menu featuring hot pot, sushi, sashimi, tempura, steak.

Chinese and Korean specialties available and yummy spicy noodles are a treat at lunch! The upstairs bar is open until 2:00am.

Open 11:30am–2:30pm, 6pm– 2am daily. Bar open 10pm–2am.

167-23 Aza-yamada, Kutchan Winter & Summer only, 80 seats

0136 23 2265

Ebisutei

Izakaya & Oden

A fantastic winter has arrived. Skiing, Snowboarding and Oden from EBISUTEI! When you go out let’s have hot Oden to warm up your body and heart.

I love Niseko snow!

Open 5pm–2am daily 155-132 Aza Yamada, Kutchan Seating for up to 30 people

0136 22 6544

Cocoro Teppenyaki, sushi & more!

Enjoy teppanyaki, sushi, sashimi, salmon carpaccio, okonomiyaki, yakisoba noodles and our famous tempura gyoza dumplings and so much more in our cozy restaurant, in the heart of Kutchan.

Cheep, cheerful and friendly service in English.

Open 11am–9pm daily Minami 1 jyo, Nishi 1-16, Kutchan Bilingual service, English menu www.cocoroteppan.com

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s.o.l.a Serving authentic wood fired pizza using the freshest selection of local Hokkaido products. Not just pizza - we also boast a very popular Japanese style selection of appetizers. With our very own Indoor Skate park - you can skate, eat and enjoy beer anytime!

Open 5pm–11pm daily 7-11 Choume Kitanijyou-nishi, Hirafu Village

0136 55 5747

Steak Rosso Rosso Incredible steaks! A must for steak lovers!

Carefully selected and cut thick to ensure juiciness. Try our beef with amazing flavour and texture.

We also feature a large selection of imported wines and refined hospitality.

Open 6pm–11pm, daily 167-61 Aza-yamada, Kutchan AX, VISA, MASTER, JCB, UC

0136 21 7100

Manpuku-Tei

Korean Homemade Style Cuisine Immerse yourself in the traditional Korean flavor of an authentic spicy “ISHINABE”, cooked in a genuine stone pot, or try our delicious Ox Tail soup.

Join us after a great day on the snow to help warm you up refill for the next day!

Open 5pm–Midnight, daily 155-52 Aza-yamada, Kutchan

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Eri’s Kitchen Homemade Japanese cooking lessons Come and make homemade style Japanese food with local girl Eri. She has been taught by her mother and grandmother and will give you an insight into the ingredients, flavours and joys of Japanese cooking.

Open daily 11am–1pm, J-Sekka Building 167-3 Aza Yamada www.eriskitchen.com info@eriskitchen.com bookings only

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Bang Bang & Bang 2 Izakaya Bar Nestled in the heart of Hirafu. We serve a tasty array of “yakitori” skewers which are sure to get your tastebuds tingling.

We recommend you compliment your meal with a refreshing beverage from our locally fuelled drinks menu.

Ramen, oysters and wine are available for lunch at Bang 2!

Open 11am–4pm, 5:30pm– 10:30pm, sometimes closed 188-24 Aza-yamada, Kutchan

0136 22 4292

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Deluxe Adult Standard Adult Deluxe Child Standard Child

Days

5,500 4,500 4,000 3,000

9,000 7,000 6,500 5,500

13,000 9,500 8,000 7,000

17,000 11,500 10,500 9,500

20,000 14,500 11,500 10,500

23,500 17,000 13,500 12,500

26,500 19,500 14,500 13,500

28,500 20,500 15,000 14,000

30,500 21,500 15,500 14,500

32,500 22,500 16,000 15,000

34,500 23,500 16,500 15,500

36,500 24,500 17,000 16,000

2,000 1,000 500 500

Deluxe Adult Standard Adult Deluxe Child Standard Child

6,500 5,000 4,500 3,500

10,000 14,500 8,000 10,500 7,000 9,500 6,000 8,500

18,000 13,500 12,500 10,000

22,000 16,000 15,000 13,000

26,000 19,000 18,000 14,500

30,000 22,500 21,500 15,500

32,000 23,500 22,000 16,500

34,000 24,500 22,500 17,500

36,000 25,500 23,000 18,000

38,000 26,500 23,500 18,500

40,000 27,500 24,000 19,000

2,000 1,000 500 500

Child Package with Helmet

Deluxe Child Standard Child

5,500 4,500

8,500 7,500

11,500 10,500

15,000 12,500

18,000 16,000

21,500 25,500 18,000 19,500

26,500 27,500 21,000 22,500

28,500 29,500 23,500 24,500

30,500 25,500

500 500

Telemark

Adult Package Adult Ski Only Child Package Child Ski Only

5,000 4,500 3,500 3,000

8,000 7,000 6,000 5,500

10,500 9,500 8,500 7,000

13,500 11,500 10,000 9,500

16,000 14,500 13,000 10,500

19,000 17,000 14,500 12,500

22,500 19,500 15,500 13,500

23,500 20,500 16,500 14,000

24,500 21,500 17,500 14,500

25,500 22,500 18,000 15,000

26,500 23,500 18,500 15,500

27,500 24,500 19,000 16,000

1,000 1,000 500 500

Touring Pkg incl. pack Touring Pkg Skis Only incl. pack Skis Only

9,500 8,000 8,500 7,000

14,500 13,000 12,500 11,000

19,500 18,000 16,500 15,000

23,500 22,000 20,500 19,000

27,500 26,000 24,500 23,000

31,500 30,000 28,500 27,000

35,500 34,000 32,500 31,000

38,500 37,000 35,000 33,500

41,500 40,000 37,500 36,000

44,500 43,000 40,000 38,500

47,500 46,000 42,500 41,000

50,500 49,000 45,000 43,500

3,000 3,000 2,500 2,500

Adult Child

2,500 1,500

3,500 2,500

4,500 3,000

5,000 3,500

5,500 4,000

6,000 4,500

6,500 5,000

7,500 5,500

8,500 6,000

9,500 6,500

10,500 7,000

11,500 7,500

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1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

6,000

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Skis or Snowboard only Ski/Board Package (w/ boots, bindings, poles)

Touring (w/ boots, skis, poles & climbing skins)

Boots only Helmet Jacket & Pants

Adult Child

2,500 1,500

3,500 2,500

4,500 3,000

5,000 3,500

5,500 4,000

6,000 4,500

6,500 5,000

7,500 5,500

8,500 6,000

9,500 6,500

10,500 7,000

11,500 7,500

1,000 500

Jacket or Pants

Adult Child

1,500 500

2,500 1,500

3,000 2,000

3,500 2,500

4,000 3,000

4,300 3,300

4,600 3,600

4,900 3,900

5,200 4,200

5,500 4,500

5,800 4,800

6,100 5,100

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All prices are in JPY (¥). Please ensure you read & understand our rental agreement and conditions located instore.

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL PRIVATE LESSONS

KIDS GROUP LESSONS

ADULT GROUP LESSONS

Ski, Snowboard, Telemark

Level 1–6 Ski & Snowboard

Level 1–6 Ski & Snowboard

KIDS 3–4YRS SKI

1Hr Private

¥11,000

8:30am, 9:30am, 3:30pm

2Hr First Tracks

¥20,000

8:30am

2Hr Morning

¥24,000

10:30am

2Hr Afternoon

¥20,000

1:30pm

2Hr Twilight

¥20,000

3:30pm

2Hr Night

¥20,000

6:30pm

KIDS 5–8 & 9–14YRS SKI

4Hr Private

¥36,000

8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm

Morning

¥8,000

9:30am–12:30pm

3 Day

¥144,000

Morning x 5

¥32,000

9:30am–12:30pm

5 Day

¥225,000

All Day

¥12,000

9:30am–3:30pm

7 Day

¥301,000

All Day x 5

¥48,000

9:30pm–3:30pm

Additional People

¥3,000p/p per day - maximum 7

6Hr Private

¥50,000

8:30am, 9:30am 10:30am

Additional Person

¥3,000

Maximum 3

Morning

¥7,000

10:30am–12:30pm

Morning

¥10,000

9:30am–12:30pm

Morning x 5

¥28,000

10:30am–12:30pm

Morning x 5

¥40,000

9:30am–12:30pm

All Day

¥11,000

All Day

¥14,000

9:30am–3:30pm

10:30am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3:30pm

All Day x 5

¥56,000

9:30pm–3:30pm

All Day x 5

¥44,000

10:30am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3:30pm

NISEKO MOUNTAIN RIDERS

• Participants must be level 6 & above based on NBS ability chart • Lunch included • Minimum 4 people • Limited availability

TECHNIQUE WEEK ELITE SKI PROGRAM

SUPER SAVER PACKAGES

KIDS 7–14YRS SNOWBOARD

5 x 2Hr First Tracks ¥80,000 Private

8:30am

Morning

¥7,000

10:30am–12:30pm

Group Session: flexible dates

5 x 2Hr Afternoon Private

¥80,000

1:30pm

Morning x 5

¥28,000

10:30am–12:30pm

¥350,000

All Day

¥11,000

10:30am–3:30pm

Additional Person

¥3,000

Maximum 3

All Day x 5

¥44,000

10:30pm–3:30pm

Single: 7–11 Jan, 4–8 Feb, 4–8 Mar ¥89,000

Early drop off for kids in Kids Club lessons Early Riser ¥1,500 8:30am or 9:30am

KIDS GUIDING PROGRAM

(5 people max, not available Christmas and CNY)

Lunch and All Mountain Lift Pass are not included in the program cost.

ALL LESSONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY • LIFT TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY PRIOR TO ALL LESSONS & PROGRAMS

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Momiji Antiques & Art Gallery Niseko Cultural School Located in Hirafu, classes are calligraphy, brush painting, kimono dressing and tea ceremony.

Maximum 6 people.

Open 1pm–8:30pm, closed Tues.

170-50 Aza-yamada, Kutchan www.nisekoculturalschool.com www.momijinisekogallery.com credit cards ok

0136 55 8585

Cocoroya

Half Note Hirafu’s only jazz bar!

Enjoy Jazz and many other style of live band music with billiards, table tennis, darts and much more. There’s always something going on at Half Note, the most chilled out bar in Niseko! Check out Half Note’s event schedules at the website.

Open 6pm–midnight daily 170 Yamada, Hirafu Village www.nisekohalfnote.com

0136 23 2727

Lawson

Japanese antiques & souvenirs

Convenience Store

Under new management!

A wide range of antiques and souvenirs to take back as a memento of Japan including vintage kimono and obi, clothing and accessories, scrolls, bronze ware, furniture and a huge range of gifts. Worldwide shipping available!

The only 24-hour convenience store in Hirafu We have light meals, alcohol, and all your basic necessities coupled with efficient Japanese service. Just 100m from SkiJapan.com main office. Try our juicy fried chicken!

Open 9am–7:30pm daily Kita 1 jyo, Nishi 1, Marutaka building 1F, Kutchan-cho Bilingual service, credit cards ok www.cocoroya.jp

Open 24 hours daily 171-1 Aza-yamada, Kutchan

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BUS INFORMATION

2012 - 2013 Season

Donan Niseko

LOCAL TRANSPORT

Annupuri Ski Resort → Hilton Niseko Village → Hirafu → Kutchan Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura

Niseko Northerm Resort Annupuri Annupuri Ski Resort

Annupuri Ski Resort Entrance Fujiyama

Hokuei Intersection Milk Kobo

Higashiyama Pension Village

NUS

Niseko United Shuttle

Night

Kutchan Night Go

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Niseko Village Ski Centre

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Milk Kobo Kabayama Elementary School

Hirafu Intersection

Hirafu Welcome Center Hirafu Tei / Chalet Ivy

Arrive

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9:02

9:30

8:45

Depart

9:20

10:10

10:50

11:07

9:28

10:18

10:58

11:11

‖ 9:35

‖ 10:25

‖ 11:05

11:17

9:37 9:40

10:27 10:30

11:07 11:10

9:45 Donan 10:15

10:35

11:15

11:40

13:00

11:48

12:28

13:08

14:08

‖ 11:55

‖ 12:35

‖ 13:15

‖ 14:15

11:57 12:00

12:37 12:40

13:17 13:20

14:17 14:20

12:05

12:45

13:25 Niseko 13:30

14:25

Donan 11:30

11:16 ‖ ‖ 11:22

12:20

‖ 14:25 14:26 ‖ ‖ 14:35

14:35

15:27

14:43

15:31

‖ 14:50

15:37

14:52 14:55

15:36 ‖ ‖

15:00 Donan 15:25

15:42

15:15

15:23

16:10

16:18

16:53

‖ 15:30

‖ 16:25

‖ 17:00

15:32 15:35

16:27 16:30

17:02 17:05

15:40 Niseko 16:07

16:35

17:10

17:25

17:33

‖ 17:15 17:16 ‖ ‖ 17:25

Night 17:40

18:48

19:43

20:20

20:28

‖ 18:05

‖ 18:55

‖ 19:50

‖ 20:35

18:07 18:10

18:57 19:00

19:52 19:55

20:37 20:40

17:50 Niseko 17:55

18:15 Night

19:05 Night

20:00 Night

20:45 Night

Night

Night

19:30

20:15

21:15

22:20

23:20

‖ 17:57

18:31

‖ 18:50

19:31

20:16

21:16

22:21

23:21

19:33

20:18

21:18

22:23

18:35

19:35

20:20

21:20

22:25

23:25

18:36

‖ 18:52

19:36

20:21

21:21

22:26

23:26

18:37

18:53

19:37

20:22

21:22

22:27

23:27

‖ 11:24

‖ 11:32

‖ 13:32

‖ 14:37

‖ 15:27

‖ 15:44

‖ 16:09

‖ 17:27

17:41

Hirafu Intersection

‖ 10:17

‖ 9:35

‖ 10:20

‖ 11:26

‖ 11:35

‖ 13:34

‖ 14:40

‖ 15:30

‖ 15:46

‖ 16:11

‖ 17:30

17:45

Log Village

‖ 9:06

17:46

‖ 17:59

9:07

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11:27

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13:35

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15:47

16:12

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17:47

18:00

Yamada Intersection

17:58

19:35

‖ 17:40

‖ 9:32

17:43

18:40

17:42 17:45

‖ 9:04

Izumikyo

17:50

18:30 18:33

Niseko 18:48

23:23

Hirafu North

9:10

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18:03

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18:56

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9:11

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11:31

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13:39

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15:51

16:16

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11:32

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13:40

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15:52

16:17

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18:05

‖ 18:42

18:57

9:12

‖ 17:52

18:04

Self Defense Force

18:58

‖ 19:42

‖ 20:27

‖ 21:27

‖ 22:32

‖ 23:32

9:13

Lerch Park / Max Valu

9:14

‖ 17:54

18:07

‖ 19:44

‖ 20:29

‖ 21:29

‖ 22:34

‖ 23:34

‖ 19:46

‖ 20:31

‖ 21:31

‖ 22:36

‖ 23:36

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‖ 19:49

‖ 20:34

‖ 21:34

‖ 22:39

‖ 23:39

20:35

21:35

22:40

23:40

Driving School

Takasago

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11:30

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13:38

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15:50

16:15

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11:33

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13:41

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15:53

16:18

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‖ 10:25

‖ 15:35

16:19

13:43

‖ 14:45

15:54

11:35

‖ 11:40

13:42

9:15

‖ 9:40

11:34

Kutchan Bridge

15:55

16:20

‖ 17:35

Morizukuri Centre

‖ 9:17

‖ 9:41

‖ 10:26

‖ 11:37

‖ 11:41

‖ 13:45

‖ 14:46

‖ 15:36

‖ 15:57

‖ 16:22

‖ 17:36

Sanpachi Ramen

‖ 17:56 ‖

Kutchan Intersection

9:18

9:42

10:27

11:38

11:42

13:46

14:47

15:37

15:58

16:23

17:37

Plat Information Centre / Takiguchi Sports

JR Kutchan Station

9:19 9:20

‖ 9:50

‖ 10:35

11:39 11:40

‖ 11:50

13:47 13:48

‖ 14:55

‖ 15:45

15:59 16:00

16:24 16:25

‖ 17:45

JR Train From Kutchan To Sapporo and Otaru

9:42

11:00

12:23

14:04

15:15

EXP/NUP 16:22

16:40

18:06

JR Train From Kutchan To Oshamambe

9:28

NUP10:10

13:42

16:42

18:05

Kutchan → Hirafu → Hilton Niseko Village → Annupuri Ski Resort JR Train From Oshamambe To Kutchan

7:51

JR Train From Sapporo and Otaru To Kutchan

7:50

9:27 9:20

18:00

18:08 ‖ 18:10 18:11 18:12 18:13

‖ 18:44

18:59

‖ 18:46

19:01

‖ ‖ 18:49 18:50

19:00 ‖ 19:03 19:04 19:05 19:06

19:50

19:21

21:32 20:52

See footnotes for operation period of buses marked with ★&▲ 10:55

EXP 9:43 NUP10:05

‖ 17:59

18:06

NUP16:04

13:41

10:57

12:52

EXP16:14

13:30

14:57

16:17

※16:33

16:17

18:03

19:19

18:01

19:46

20:50

21:31 22:45

Niseko

Donan

Donan

Niseko

Donan

Niseko

Donan

Niseko

Donan

Niseko

Donan

Niseko

Night

Niseko

Night

Night

Night

Night

8:00

8:30

9:55

10:10

11:10

13:00

13:35

14:20

15:05

15:40

16:25

16:55

18:10

18:25

19:00

19:55

20:55

22:00

23:00

8:01

‖ 9:57

10:11

18:11

18:26

19:01

19:56

20:56

22:01

23:01

15:42

‖ 16:27

16:56

14:22

‖ 15:07

15:41

13:02

‖ 13:37

14:21

10:12

‖ 11:12

13:01

8:02

‖ 8:32

16:57

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18:27

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Morizukuri Centre

8:03

8:33

9:58

10:13

11:13

13:03

13:38

14:23

15:08

15:43

16:28

16:58

18:28

‖ 8:05

‖ 8:34

‖ 9:59

‖ 10:15

‖ 11:14

‖ 13:05

‖ 13:39

‖ 14:25

‖ 15:09

‖ 15:45

‖ 16:29

‖ 17:00

‖ 18:14

‖ 19:04

‖ 19:59

‖ 20:59

‖ 22:04

‖ 23:04

Kutchan Bridge / Max Valu (Nissan)

19:06

20:01

21:01

22:06

23:06

‖ 19:08

‖ 20:03

‖ 21:03

‖ 22:08

‖ 23:08

JR Kutchan Station

Plat Information Centre / Takiguchi Sports

Kutchan Intersection

Yotei maru Sushi Train Takasago

8:06

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10:16

13:06

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14:26

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15:46

17:01

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18:16 ‖ 18:18

‖ 18:30 18:31

Night

Self Defense Force

8:07 8:08

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10:18

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13:08

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14:28

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15:48

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17:03

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18:33

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Hirafu North

8:09

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10:19

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13:09

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14:29

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15:49

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17:04

18:34

8:12

‖ 10:04

10:22

13:12

14:32

15:52

17:07

‖ 18:23

18:37

‖ 19:13

‖ 20:08

‖ 21:08

‖ 22:13

‖ 23:13

Driving School

Yamada Intersection

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10:17

13:07

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14:27

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15:47

17:02

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18:32

Log Village

8:13

‖ 8:39

10:23

‖ 11:19

13:13

‖ 13:44

14:33

‖ 15:14

15:53

‖ 16:34

17:08

18:24

18:38

19:14

20:09

21:09

22:14

23:14

‖ 8:15

‖ 8:42

‖ 10:07

‖ 10:25

‖ 11:22

‖ 13:15

‖ 13:47

‖ 14:35

‖ 15:17

‖ 15:55

‖ 16:37

‖ 17:10

18:25

‖ 18:40

19:15

20:10

21:10

22:15

23:15

Hirafu Intersection

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‖ 10:15

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‖ 11:30

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‖ 15:25

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‖ 20:12

‖ 21:12

‖ 22:17

‖ 23:17

18:28 NUS 18:30

‖ 18:43 NUS 19:00

‖ 19:17 19:18 NUS 19:35

20:13 NUS 20:30

21:13

22:18

23:18

Izumikyo

Tokyu Lodge

Hirafu Welcome Center Hirafu Gondola

▲NUS 8:00

8:18

▲NUS 8:40

8:50

★NUS 9:30

▲NUS 10:20

10:28

▲NUS 11:00

★NUS 11:40

▲NUS 12:30

‖ 13:18 ▲NUS 13:40

13:55

★NUS 14:20

14:38

▲NUS 14:50

▲NUS 15:30

‖ 15:58 ▲NUS 16:15

16:45

★NUS 17:00

‖ 17:13 NUS 17:35

8:05

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8:45

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9:35

10:25

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11:05

11:45

12:35

13:45

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14:25

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14:55

15:35

16:20

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17:05

17:40

18:35

19:05

19:40

20:35

8:08

‖ 8:22

8:48

‖ 8:51

9:38

10:28

11:48

12:38

13:48

15:38

16:23

17:43

18:38

19:08

19:43

20:38

11:50

12:40

13:50

14:30

15:00

15:40

16:25

‖ 16:46

17:08

11:10

‖ 14:42

14:58

10:30

‖ 13:56

14:28

9:40

‖ 10:32

11:08

8:50

17:10

17:45

18:40

19:10

19:45

20:40

Arrive Depart

Hirafu Intersection

Kabayama North

8:10

8:23

Milk Kobo

‖ 8:17 8:18 8:21 8:23 8:28

Kabayama Elementary School Higashiyama Pension Village Niseko Village Ski Centre

The Green Leaf Niseko Village Hilton Niseko Village

Higashiyama Pension Village Milk Kobo Hokuei Intersection Fujiyama

Annupuri Ski Resort Entrance Annupuri Ski Resort

Niseko Northerm Resort Annupuri Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura

Operation period

56

‖ 18:27

8:29

8:52

10:33 10:37

10:39

13:57

8:57

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9:47

11:17

11:57

12:47

8:30

8:58

10:38

10:40

11:18

11:58

9:01

‖ 9:05

9:48

8:31

9:51

10:41

10:41

11:21

12:01

8:33

9:03

9:07

9:53

10:43

10:43

11:23

12:03

12:53

8:35

9:08

9:10

9:58

10:48

10:45

11:28

12:08

14:43 14:49

16:47

13:57

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14:37

15:07

15:47

16:32

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17:17

17:52

18:47

19:17

19:52

12:48

13:58

14:50

15:08

14:01

‖ 14:10

14:38

12:51

14:41

14:51

15:11

14:03

14:12

14:43

14:53

15:13

20:47

15:48

16:33

17:53

18:48

19:18

19:53

20:48

16:36

‖ 17:00

17:18

15:51 15:53

17:21

17:56

18:51

19:21

19:56

16:38

17:02

17:23

17:58

18:53

19:23

19:58

12:58

14:08

14:15

14:48

14:55

15:18

20:53

15:58

16:43

17:05

17:28

18:03

18:58

19:28

20:03

20:58

20:51

8:30

9:10

10:00

10:50

11:30

12:10

13:00

14:10

14:50

15:20

16:00

16:45

17:30

18:05

19:00

19:30

20:05

21:00

8:31

9:11

10:01

10:51

11:31

12:11

13:01

14:11

14:51

15:21

16:01

16:46

17:31

18:06

19:01

19:31

20:06

21:01

8:34

9:14

10:04

10:54

11:34

12:14

13:04

14:14

14:54

15:24

16:04

16:49

17:34

18:09

19:04

19:34

20:09

21:04

8:35

9:15

10:05

10:55

11:35

12:15

13:05

14:15

14:55

15:25

16:05

16:50

17:35

8:38

9:18

10:08

10:58

11:38

12:18

13:08

14:18

14:58

15:28

16:08

16:53

17:38

18:13

19:08

19:38

20:13

21:08

8:42

9:22

10:12

11:02

11:42

12:22

13:12

14:22

15:02

15:32

16:12

16:57

17:42

18:17

19:12

19:42

20:17

21:12

8:44

9:24

10:14

11:04

11:44

12:24

13:14

14:24

15:04

15:34

16:14

16:59

17:44

18:19

19:14

19:44

20:19

21:14

9:25

10:15

11:05

11:45

12:25

13:15

14:25

15:05

15:35

16:15

17:00

17:45

18:20

19:15

19:45

20:20

21:15

8:45 Donan

Local Bus (Donan Bus):

Niseko

18:10

19:05

19:35

20:10

21:05

※: Schedule for 28 Dec 2012 - 6 Jan 2013 and 12 Jan - 14 Jan, 2 Feb, 3 Feb, 9 Feb - 11 Feb.

Year-round; however, the above timetable is valid only from 14 Dec 2012 to 10 Mar 2013.

Local Bus (Niseko Bus):

1 Dec 2012 - 31 Mar 2013

NUS

Niseko United Shuttle:

Night

Kutchan Night Go:

15 Dec 2011 - 23 Mar 2013 ★: Operates daily from 23 Nov 2012 to 7 Apr 2013 and from 27 Apr to 6 May 2013; and Sturdays and Sundays from 13 Apr to 21 Apr 2013. ▲: Operates daily from 8 Dec to 14 Dec 2012 and 24 Mar to 7 Apr 2013.

1 Dec 2012 - 31 Mar 2013

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