News

Hirafu #1 Parking Lot Paid Demonstration Project
(Operated by Niseko Hirafu Area Management)

Reservations for 20 reserved parking spaces in Hirafu #1 Parking Lot, scheduled to open on December 21, will finally be accepted from 11:00 a.m. on December 4 !!
Since the opening is so close to Christmas, we expect it to be crowded.Please make your reservation as early as possible and come to the ski area at your leisure!

For inquiries, please contact
Niseko Hirafu Area Management
Saito： 080-8153-7838
Manya ：080-2273-6719

◆Christmas Decoration (4,800 yen)

Enjoy this fluffy, luxurious Christmas cake filled with fresh strawberries

between tender layers, topped with additional strawberries.

Pre-orders are accepted until Friday, December 20!

Reservations can be made at La villa LUPICIA boutique or by phone.

0136-21-6818 (opening hours: 10am - 5pm)

Due to winter road closures, Route 58 <Kutchan-cho Hanazono National Forest Group 12 Forest Gate - Niseko-cho and Ranketsu-cho boundary (Goshiki Onsen) Gate> will be restricted from 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Section: Route 58, Kutchan-cho Hanazono National Forest Group 12 Forest Gate to Niseko-Rangetsu Town boundary (Goshiki Onsen) Gate
Regulatory period : October 16, 11:00 a.m. to 2024 May 24, 10:00 a.m.

Inquiry：Otaru Construction Management Department Makari Branch　
　　　　　TEL：0136-45-2136
　　　　Otaru Construction Management Department Rankoshi Branch　
　　　　　TEL：0136-57-5121

Northern Road Navi ~ Information on Road closures in Hokkaido

"Niseko Jaga Nouveau" will be held with potatoes, a typical autumn harvest!

Special Jaga Nouveau menus featuring Niseko's potatoes will be available.
The restaurant will offer dine-in menus and the boutique will offer to-go items.

In addition, a Jaga Nouveau pop-up event "Niseko Jaga Collection (Jagakore)" will be held in September🥔.
The event will be held in the courtyard of La villa Lupicia on two weekends, September 14, 15, 16 and 21, 22, 23🍂.
This event will feature a stand with a limited Jagakore menu, original local beer, all-you-can-pack Niseko potatoes, and much more☺.

Please join us at La villa Lupicia for the three-day weekend in September!

For more information.
https://villa.lupicia.co.jp/

We are pleased to announce the operation of Hirafu Free Shuttle for 2024-25.

The Hirafu Free Shuttle is a limited-time shuttle bus that anyone can ride for free.
The purpose of this bus is to alleviate chronic traffic congestion and parking shortages during the winter season, as well as to increase the number of visitors to Hirafu Ski Resort and surrounding restaurants and shops.
The bus will operate daily from the Hirafu Welcome Center throughout the period.

For more information, please visit our website.
(Hirafu Free Shuttle Official Website: https://hirafufreebus.com/top)

Hirafu Free Shuttle Operation Overview for 2024-2025

Operating Period
Period 1: December 1, 2024 (Sun) - February 28, 2025 (Fri)
Period 2: March 1, 2025 (Sat) - March 31, 2025 (Mon)
Operating Route: Kabayama Area - Hirafu Ski Resort Welcome Center - Yamada Area
Route Map: Please refer to the attached document. For details, please visit the official website.
Operating Company: Yottsuji Jidosha Kogyo Co., Ltd. (The operating company was selected through a public bidding process)
This project is supported by the accommodation tax of Kutchan Town.

*Please note that separate information will be provided regarding the Kutchan Night Go Shuttle.

Administrator
Kutchan Tourism Association
（Inqury: [email protected]）