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Winter

Otaru Snow Light Festival

29 January, 2014

The Otaru Snow Light Path Festival (Yuki Akari no Michi) is a winter festival held every February in Otaru, during which the city becomes decorated in lights and small snow statues for ten days.

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Niseko Life , Winter

Yakinuki Night in Niseko

21 January, 2014

On Saturday 22nd February 2014, from 5pm - 9pm, there will be special Scenic Yakiniku Party in Niseko. Taking place near the Kiranoyu Onsen (1 minute from Niseko Station on foot), advance tickets are available for 2,000 yen, which gets you dinner and an onsen ticket!

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Winter

3m of snow already in Jan

15 January, 2014

Today is January 15th. It has been snowing non-stop for days...and we are now at well over 3 metres for the month. Already. In the village. The mountain is waist chest deep in powder now!

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Travel Tips , Winter

Yumeguri Onsen Bus

15 January, 2014

This Winter you should absolutely spend one of your evenings taking advantage of the Yumeguri Bus. This fantastic service runs from the Hirafu Welcome Centre and will take you out to various hot springs (and restaurants) in the Niseko area. It's an absolute bargain at 500 yen per ride one way, which at the very least will save you a taxi ride!

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Travel Tips , Winter

Niseko vs. Hakuba

13 January, 2014

If you are wondering why you should be up here in Niseko instead of avoiding rocks in Hakuba, here is the reason. And probably worth remembering that January 11th and 12th had about 1.5 metres of snowfall over the weekend up here in Niseko!

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Niseko Life , Winter

Niseko Geisha

08 January, 2014

Niseko Geisha are back with new activitiesBRAND NEW!!! They have set up a new GEISHA BAR in Kutchan. This is a fun and cheap way to meet a geisha for those with a budget. The Geisha Bar is listed as No. 27 on the Niseko Resort Map Kutchan section.

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Niseko Life , Winter

Taiko Drumming

19 December, 2013

We are proud to be sponsoring the Weekly Taiko Drumming sessions in Hirafu. They will take place in front of Niseko Green Farm Cafe every Sunday this Winter from 4pm. Don't miss out!