Niseko.com - Issue 14 - Dec 2011 by Niseko.com

PARTY TIME

niseko hirafu turns 50

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Ekimae Ave

Hirafu village

North 3 Jo St

Otaru

South 3 Jo St

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Kutchan Station

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A day in the life of M ao

6.50 am ......... W ake up 7.10 am .......... B reakfas t 7.25 am ......... G o to sc 4.00 pm hool ........ Ar rive hom (6–9:30 pm wh e en I hav e a voll eyball le 4.30–5:3 sson) 0pm St udy 7.00 p m ....... D inner (10:0 0pm w hen I h ave voll eybal

9:30 pm ........

(10:30pm

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. Go to bed

when I have Vo lleyball)

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OT LODGE DEEP IN THE HEART OF THIS SNOW LOVERS PARADISE IS BIGFO WITH THE QUIRKY, COSY FEEL OF A CANADIAN HUNTERS CABIN , OUR APPROACH TO THE TOP SHELF TIPPLE OF A CLASSY ASPEN SKI CLUB TO SNOW-TIME HOSPITALITY IS SIMPLE -

BRING YOUR DRINKING LIPS! FEAST ON OUR LATE-NIGHT FOREST MENU - OUR NYC BUFFALO WINGS ARE TO DIE FOR OR GRAB A PINT OF DOUBLE COOKED FAT CHIPS WITH BLOODY MARY MAYO PERFECT FOR SINKING AN ICE COLD BEER OR TWO.

FROM A CHEEKY PUNCH BOWL FOR 6 BY THE FIRE, TO FREE

POOL AND WIFI ALL NIGHT -

ITS NOT REALLY A LODGE AND ITS NOT VERY BIG, BUT WE THINK YOU’LL FIND IT KINDA COOL

SEE YOU AT THE BAR SEIKOMART

BIGFOOT LODGE

LAWSONS

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mina mina – Sake Bar & Restaurant Aza-Yamada 190-9, Kutchan • Ph 0136-23-3437 • Open 18:00 - 02:00 • Open Daily • 40 seats (Food last order 1:00AM, Drink last order 2:00AM)

A Cosy Bar for Friends and 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.

Steak Rosso Rosso

Bar Barunba

Yamada 167-61, Kutchan • Ph 0136-21-7100 • Open 18:00 - 23:00 32 seats • AX,VISA,MASTER,JCB,UC,UNION PAY

Aza Yamada 170-50, Kutchan • Ph 0136-55-5615 • Open 20:00 – 27:00 Occasionally Closed • 28 seats

Incredible Steaks! A Must for Steak Lovers!

A unique social experience to share with friends. Bar Master Hitoshi will

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.

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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!

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Bang Bang & Bang2 – Izakaya Bar Aza-yamada 188-24, Kutchan • Ph 0136-22-4292 • 11:00 – 16:00 (Bang2 only) 17:30 - 22:30 • Occasionally Closed • 35 seats(Bang Bang) • 30 seats(Bang2)

Chargrilled Skewers, Sizzling Wagyu Steak & Fresh Seafood 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. Don’t forget to try our delicious ramen lunch at Bang2!

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¥10,000 per person (90 minute tour) Any day

On request

Pick up at SkiJapan.com office. Return transport from door to door, 90 minutes. Guided skiing, tea and cookies. X Country Ski gear can also be rented at additional cost.

¥31,000 per person Any day

8am–4pm (approx)

Pick up from accommodation. Includes cat ski transport, private mountain, fully guided, professional photographer, return door to door transport, DVD of photos/video from the day. (Experienced powder/advanced skiers/boarders only).

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¥17,800 per person (¥15,800 for guest with their own backcountry gear) Any day

8:45am–4pm

Pick up from SkiJapan.com office. Includes back country safety equipment, light lunch and onsen. Participants should be 16 years old or above, and must be intermediate to advanced level skiers and riders only.

¥9,500 per person (fully guided - minimum 8 guests) ¥8,000 children aged 10-12yrs Any day for unguided. Mondays for fully guided trip (alternate days can be organized for groups of 10)

Day Tours: ¥60,00 per person (¥4,000 for 6–12 year olds) Night Tours: ¥ 8,000 per person (¥6,000 for 6–12 year olds) Any day

Pick up at NAC Centre - Izumikyo. Includes snowshoes, guide, rubber boots, tea and snacks.

¥7,000 per person for 3 hour session, ¥10,000 for 8 hour session Any day

7:30am–5pm Pick up at SkiJapan.com office. Includes lift pass and return transfer.

Morning: 9:30am–12noon Afternoon: 1:30pm–4pm Night: 5pm–8pm

9am–12noon (3 hours) 12:30pm–3:30pm (3 hours) 8am–4pm (8 hours including 1 hour break)

Meeting point varies depending on tour type. All mountain lift pass is required. Children 12 years old or under are not permitted in backcountry area. Subject to availability - please book in advance.

¥13,000 per person (unguided - minimum 5 guests, maximum 8) ¥13,000 per person (fully guided - minimum 12 guests, maximum 36)

¥13,000 per person (unguided - minimum 5 people) ¥13,000 per person (fully guided - minimum 7 people)

Any day

Anyday

7:45am–5pm

Lift pass and return transfer are included.

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8am- 4pm

Pick up at SkiJapan.com office. Includes return transport and lift ticket.

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OTARU CULTURAL EXPERIENCE For a trip back into the real Japan, an Otaru cultural experience is a must do day out. A town rich in Japanese culture and a prominent fishing town, Otaru has now become and iconic seaside town of Japan. During the day, you will learn to make sushi from a master sushi chef, take a tour of an historic mansion, and also watch and learn how Sake is brewed. There is a couple hours for free shopping time to allow you to stroll through this scenic city at your own pace, before jumping on a bus for a quick stop past the fish markets and a large 100Yen store on the way home to Niseko. ¥11,000 (¥5,000 for 6-12 years old)

7:30am-5:30pm

Tuesday

Herring Mansion admission, Sushi making, Sake Brewery Admission, return transport, Bilingual Escort. Minimum 9 guests, Maximum 43 guests

SANDBLAST GLASS ART EXPERIENCE Creatively decorate any number of different glass items, from cups, vases and even bottles of wine. Watch as your art becomes sandblasted and made permanent, giving you a special momento of your time in Japan. This is great for when you want a few hours break from skiing and is an activity the kids will love! ¥3000 – ¥5000 (It depends on a glass)

Any day

Between 9am – 5pm (2-3hours)

Glass cup and decorations, sandblasting & return transport

Cultural Experience Tours CALLIGRAPHY CLASS AND KIMONO DRESSING A great way to experience Japan, plus take home your very own hand made calligraphy artwork. You can also dress up in traditional Japanese Kimono for an authentic souvenir photo. A perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon off the snow. ¥3000

Any day

On request, by availability

Calligraphy tools and teacher, Light meal

JAPANESE CULTURAL WORKSHOPS Try your hand at a variety of authentic Japanese art, cooking and social experiences right here in Niseko. An experience to take with you forever. We can organize a variety of classes including: Intensive Sushi Making: Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30pm, ¥10,000 Sukiyaki and Nabe Cooking Class: Mondays 2-4:30pm, ¥8,500 Bamboo Ink Painting: Thursday 2-4pm, ¥4,000 Japanese Tea Ceremony: Wednesday 2-4pm, ¥6,000 For bookings and info, pop in and see the team at SkiJapan.com

MIXED ONSEN A great way to mix with friends and talk about the days skiing whilst relaxing in a natural onsen. This onsen is unique and allows mixed bathing for both makes and females in the same pools. ¥4000 for transport & onsen for the first adult guest, each extra adult pays ¥700 (4 guests per taxi) ¥350 extra for a child (6-12 years old) no extra charge for child (under 6 years old) Subject to availability, transportation cost will be extra for 5 guests or more; maximum 8 guests. Any Day 2:00PM-9:00PM Return Transport, Onsen Admission

PRIVATE ONSEN & SAUNA TRIP Rest, relax and rejuvinate in your very own private onsen and sauna. Total seclusion or share with you friend, family or partner. There really is not better way to relax after a big days on the slopes. ¥5800 for transport, private onsen and

GYM & ONSEN TRIP ¥4500 for transport, gym and onsen for first guests; ¥1200 extra for additional guest up to 4 Any Day, except Monday

sauna for the first person. Each extra adult pays ¥700; ¥300 extra per child (6-12 years old); no extra charge for child (under 6 years old) Any Day 11:00am-10:00pm (last onsen entry 9:00PM). Transportation will be extra for 5 guests or more; maximum 8 guests.

10:00AM-9:00pm (Onsen open from 11am-10pm) Gym users must be 16 years old or over; maximum 8 guest All day use of gym and onsen facilities, bath and modesty towels, return transport.

Return Transport, 50 minute private onsen, modesty towel

* All tour information and prices are correct at time of priniting, and may be subject to change.

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Soga Ramen Dining 51-5 Aza Soga, Niseko • Ph 0136-43-2205 • Open Daily 11:30 - 21:00 98 seats • Credit card facilities available • English Menu

Taste The Hokkaido Freshness Located in Soga, this spacious ramen noodle restaurant uses Niseko’s locally produced food like potatoes and corn in their menu. Niseko spring water is used in their ramen soup. Seafood rice, BBQ beef are also available.

M’s café – Café & Restaurant

A-BU-CHA 2nd

355-2 Aza Soga, Niseko • Ph 0136-44-3380 • Open 11:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 21:00 Closed Thursday • 40 seats • Free Transport Available

191-29 Level 1 Suiboku Aza Yamada, Kutchan • Ph 0136-22-5620 • Open 18:00 – 26:00 • Open daily • 100 seats • NO BYO • Credit cards Available • English Menu• HP: www.abucha.net

Relaxing Countryside Escape Hidden place with a warm fireplace, Saison Club offers shabu shabu and sukiyaki with special Hokkaido beef and pork to satisfy to your heart and stomach! Min 2 people for hotpot orders. Prebooking essential.

Great Food and Friendly Staff

Hamakko – Seafood & Sake

Charcoal Yakitori Dining Enya

N2 W1 Kutchan • Ph 0136-22-2430 • Open 17:15 - 23:00 Closed Sunday 40 seats • NO BYO • Cash Only • English Menu

N1 W1 8-3 Kutchan • Ph 0136-22-3438 • Open 17:30 - 24:00 Closed Sunday

49 seats • Credit card facilities available • English Menu

Hokkaido’s Best Seafood and Japanese Sake

Traditional Japanese Style Juicy Grilled Chicken Skewers

For a taste of local Hokkaido seafood. Hamakko has a wide variety of delicious dishes including Sashimi and hotpots. Located conveniently adjacent to Miyako Dori. Make your booking today for an intimate, Japanese dining experience.

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

Hokkaido speciality meals and variety of hot pots are our sought-after dishes. We feature more than 400 kinds of drinks. Kids are very much welcome. We also offer Japanese style dining room. Large selection of take away menus are available.

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

Oshokuji Bar Kimura – Casual Japanese

Grand PaPa – Cheese Fondue Restaurant

N1 E4 Kutchan • Ph 0136-22-1026 • Open 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Closed Sunday • 39 seats • Lunch Only for Saturday • NO BYO • Cash Only • English Menu

Aza Yamada167-23, Kutchan • Ph 0136-23-2244 • Open 18:00 - 02:00, (Food 22:00) • 40 seats • www.grandpapa.co.jp

An Abundant Lunchtime and Night Menu

Swiss Cheese Fondue

A fun place with a reputation that extends beyond the locals.The interior’s use of stone and wooden materials and special one-off furniture creates a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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. The restaurant menu ¥4,000yen Cheese fondue (Bread, vegetables, meat balls) Soup, Meat Dish, Dessert and Coffee. Catering service ¥3,500yen Cheese fondue (Bread, vegetables, meat balls) Please ensure you reserve in advance to avoid disappointment!

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KIDS GROUP LESSONS ADULT GROUP LESSONS

PRIVATE LESSONS 1Hr Private

11,000

Level 1-6 Sk i & Snowboar d

Level 1-6 Sk i & Snowboard

Ski, Snowboard, Telemark

KIDS 3-4yrs SKI

8:30am, 9:30am,

Morning

7,000

10:30am-12:30pm

3:30pm

Morning

10,000

9:30am-12:30pm

Morning x 5

28,000

10:30am-12:30pm

All Day

11,000

10:30am-12:30pm

All Day x 5

44,000

2Hr First Tracks

20,000

8:30am

Morning x 5

40,000

9:30am-12:30pm

2Hr Morning

24,000

10:30am

All Day

14,000

9:30am-3:30pm

2Hr Afternoon

20,000

1:30pm

All Day x 5

56,000

9:30am-3:30pm

2Hr Twilight

20,000

3:30pm

Upgrade to All Day

2Hr Night

20,000

6:30pm

4Hr Private

36,000

8:30am, 10:30am,

6Hr Private

50,000

1:30pm (6Hrs of instruction, plus 1Hr break)

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

5 x 2Hr First Tracks 80,000

Morning

80,000

8,000

9:30am-12:30pm

32,000

9:30am-12:30pm

All Day

12,000

9:30am-3:30pm

All Day x 5

48,000

9:30am-3:30pm

Additional Person

KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS

NBS Kids Club lunch is not able to cater for kids with food allergies or special requirements

6,000

KIDS 7-14yrs SNOWBOARD 7,000

10:30am-12:30pm

1:30pm

28,000

10:30am-12:30pm

11,000

10:30am-3:30pm

44,000

10:30am-3:30pm

3,000 p/p (Maximum 3)

Mutli day lessons (x5) must be taken on consecutive days only There is a maximum of 4 people in any private lesson

6,000

ALL LESSONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

1,500 P/h

6,000

All NBS services are non refundable or transferable

8:30am

Private

10:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm

Upgrade to All Day

Morning x 5

Private 5 x 2Hr Afternoon

6,000

KIDS 5-8 & 9-14yrs SKI

Upgrade to All Day

SUPER SAVER PRIVATE PACKAGES

& 1:30pm-3:30pm

LIFT TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE & MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO LESSON

8:30am or 9:30am

* All prices in JP Y

Days

Skis & Poles

Deluxe Adult Standard Adult Deluxe Child Standard Child

Ski/Board Package

Deluxe Adult Standard Adult (w/ boots, Deluxe Child bindings, poles) Standard Child

Child PKG + Helmet

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

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

6,500 10,000 14,500 18,000 22,000 5,000 8,000 10,500 13,500 16,000 4,500 7,000 9,500 11,000 14,000 3,500 6,000 8,500 10,000 13,000

Deluxe Child 5,500 Standard Child 4,500

13,000 17,000 20,000 23,500 26,500 9,500 11,500 14,500 17,000 19,500 8,000 10,500 11,500 13,500 14,500 7,000 9,500 10,500 12,500 13,500 26,000 19,000 15,500 14,500

30,000 22,500 16,500 15,500

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 2,000 24,500 1,000 17,000 500 16,000 500

32,000 23,500 17,500 16,500

34,000 24,500 18,500 17,500

36,000 25,500 19,000 18,000

38,000 26,500 19,500 18,500

40,000 2,000 27,500 1,000 20,000 500 19,000 500

8,500 7,500

11,500 13,500 17,000 19,000 20,500 22,000 23,500 24,500 25,500 26,500 10,500 12,500 16,000 18,000 19,500 21,000 22,500 23,500 24,500 25,500

Extra

500 500

Adult Package Telemark Skis, Boots, Adult Ski Only Child Package Poles

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

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

10,500 13,500 16,000 19,000 22,500 9,500 11,500 14,500 17,000 19,500 8,500 10,000 13,000 14,500 15,500 7,000 9,500 10,500 12,500 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

Boots only Adult Child

2,500 1,500

3,500 2,500

4,500 3,000

7,500 5,500

8,500 6,000

9,500 6,500

10,500 11,500 1,000 7,000 7,500 500

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

6,000

6,500

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 11,500 1,000 7,000 7,500 500

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

300 300

Days

Extra

Child Ski Only

Helmet

5,000 3,500

5,500 4,000

6,000 4,500

6,500 5,000

27,500 1,000 24,500 1,000 19,000 500 16,000 500

7,000

500

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The Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors (APSI) is an internationally recognized organization that trains and certifies snowsports instructors. The APSI, with the support of Niseko Base Snowsports (NBS), will be coming to Niseko this season and are offering a variety of courses and exams. The purpose of their trip is to not only offer training and exams for current snowsports instructors, but also to give those that are interested in becoming an instructor the opportunity to gain their first level of certification. Courses and exams will be run between the 6th and the 20th of February 2012. Please check out www.apsi.net.au for more info or see the team at NBS. The APSI is a not-for-profit association formed in Australia in 1976 and for more than 30 years, the APSI has educated, trained and certified snowsports instructors from Australia and around the world. The APSI training program has a strong worldwide reputation within the ski industry and is endorsed by the international Ski Instructors Association (ISIA). It is a positive step for Niseko to be the host location for this training and certification program and both the APSI and NBS look forward to further developing instructor training in Niseko. Please visit www.apsi. net.au and www.nisekobase.com for more info.

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what do you do here

in summer

Hot air balloon ride

Veggie picking

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Ebisutei – Izakaya & Oden 155-132 Aza Yamada, Kutchan • Ph 0136-22-6544 • Open 17:00 – 24:00 • 30 seats • Open daily

Fantastic winter has just arrived. Skiing, Snowboarding and Oden from EBISUTEI!! When you go out lets have hot Oden and it's make worm up your body and heart. Ｉ ♡ ＮＩＳＥＫＯＳＮＯＷ !

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Lawson – Convenience Store 171-1 Aza-Yamada, Kutchan • Ph 0136-23-1230 • 24 hours • Open Daily

The Only 24-hour Convenience Store in Hirafu We have light meals, alcohol, and all your basic necessities. Just 100m from SkiJapan.com main office. Try our juicy fried chicken!

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New Chitose Airport -> Rusutsu -> Niseko Hirafu

[ Resortliner : 01Dec-06Apr ]

Niseko Hirafu -> Rusutsu -> New Chitose Airport [ Resortliner : 03Dec-08Apr ]

Bus No. 101

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Arrive at *Only Get Off

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11:30

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12:10

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12:30

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The Green Loaf Niseko Village

12:35

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Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri

12:50

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Arrive at

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NisekoNorthern Resort Annupuri

6:50

8:30

10:00

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The Green Leaf Niseko Village

7:05

8:45

10:15

11:45

13:15

14:15

15:15

16:15

Hilton Niseko Village

7:10

8:50

10:20

11:50

13:20

14:20

15:20

16:20

Hirafu

7:30

9:10

10:40

12:10

13:40

14:40

15:40

16:40

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8:15

9:55

11:25

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17:25

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8:20

10:00

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10:20

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10:25

12:05

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Night

Kutchan Night Go (JR Kuchan Staion - Hirafu Wekcome Centre)

Operation : 1 December 2011- 31 March2012

Fare : Night Go bus pass 200 yen ( 1 week open pass ) / Season pass 500 yen ( Valid through 31 March 2012)

NUS

Niseko United Shuttle( Hirafu Welcome Centre- Ikoi no Mura )

Operation : 10 Decmber 2011- 25 March 2012

Fare : Niseko All Mountain Pass holder ride free. For non-pass holders normal fares will apply

* Marked with ☆ will run in the periods below: Daily 26 November 2011- 1 April 2012, Only Sat & Sun from 7 April - 22 April , Daily 28 April - 6 May Niseko

Niseko Bus ( JR Kutchan Station < - > Ikoi no Mura )

Operation : 1 December 2011- 31 March2012

Fare : Adult One Way 380 yen / Child One Way 190 yen ( Kutchan Station - Hirafu Welcome Centre )

Donan

Donan Bus (JR Kutchan Station < - > Hilton Niseko Village )

Operation : All year

Fare : Adult One Way 380 yen / Child One Way 190 yen ( Kutchan Station - Hirafu Welcome Centre )

* Time table below applies from 16 December 2011-11 March 2012

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2011 – 2012 JR TRAIN NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT – SAPPORO – OTARU – KUTCHAN – HIRAFU – NISEKO NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT

7:06

7:36

10:04

11:04

12:34

13:34

15:34

17:04

18:04

20:04

20:49

7:59

8:29

10:40

11:40

13:10

14:10

16:10

17:40

18:40

20:40

21:28

8:04

8:42

10:44

11:44

13:14

14:14

16:14

17:53

18:44

20:44

21:47

8:44

9:29

11:16

12:16

13:46

14:46

16:46

18:30

19:17

21:17

22:26

8:46

9:44

11:21

12:20

19:21

21:35

22:29

10:57

12:52

20:50

22:45

23:38

SAPPORO

OTARU D KUTCHAN

= Transfer

6:11

8:07

14:14

13:50

14:50

16:53

18:38

14:57

19:46

7:50

9:20

9:41

13:30

15:17

16:17

18:01

7:52

9:28

9:44

13:43

15:19

16:42

18:05

20:52

HIRAFU

8:00

9:36

13:50

16:51

18:13

21:00

NISEKO

8:07

9:44

9:57

13:58

15:32

17:00

18:21

21:08

EXP

NISEKO – HIRAFU – KUTCHAN – OTARU – SAPPORO – NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT

= Transfer

EXP

Niseko

6:43

7:36

9:08

10:18

10:36

13:26

16:00

15:58

16:15

17:47

19:03

21:13

Hirafu

6:50

7:44

9:18

10:47

13:35

16:08

16:25

17:55

19:11

21:23

16:33

Kutchan

6:57

7:51

9:27

10:32

10:55

16:14

16:17

18:03

19:19

21:31

5:22

6:22

6:58

8:02

9:42

10:33

11:00

12:23

14:04

15:15

16:22

16:40

18:06

19:21

21:32

6:34

7:23

8:01

9:16

11:00

11:45

12:19

13:30

15:29

16:30

17:40

18:13

19:13

20:42

22:50

6:38

7:28

8:18

9:34

11:04

12:04

12:34

13:34

15:34

16:34

17:42

18:34

19:28

20:56

23:00

7:24

8:17

8:58

10:06

11:36

12:36

13:06

14:06

16:06

17:06

18:24

19:06

20:13

21:42

23:54

Otaru

Sapporo

New Chitose Airport

13:42

7:35

8:25

9:10

10:10

11:40

12:40

13:10

14:10

16:10

17:10

18:40

19:10

20:17

21:51

8:13

9:01

9:46

10:46

12:16

13:16

13:46

14:46

16:46

17:46

19:16

19:46

21:15

22:40

EXP Niseko EXPRESS:23December 2011 – 19February 2012

D = Departure

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Christmas ev at Hirafu

6th Feb 26th Jan th – 12 Feb at y da ia al r ust A Hirafu

27 Jan th – 12 Feb th

Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

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o 63rd Sappor al iv st Fe Snow

3rd Feb th – 12 Feb

Otaru Snow Light Festival

New year’s ev at Hirafu

18th Feb th & 19 Feb Yukitopia Festival at Kutchan

11th Feb th & 12 Feb

ig 16th Totota B o or p ap S in ir A Dome

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