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Hirafu Festival is an annual summer festival held in Niseko Kutchan-cho, Hokkaido.

This year, the festival will be held for two days, and the Mochimaki (rice cake making) and Chambara (sword fighting) contests will be held again!

・Mochimaki with gorgeous prizes!
・Authentic "Syateki" "chanbara"
・Music and live performances by local artists
・Kids will love the trampoline!
・Niseko Gourmet Carnival" featuring over 20 of the Niseko area's most popular restaurants!
・Yotei Daiko and Fireworks will provide the finale to the festival!

Date : Aug 18 (Fri)　15:00-21:00
　　 Aug 19 (Sat) 11:00-21:00　
Venue: Sun Sports Land Kutchan
Admission: Free

【Attention】
This year, the parking lot has been changed from 【Hirafu Parking Lot 1】 to 【Hirafu Parking Lot 2 (under the gondola)】. Please be careful not to make a mistake.

This year's Jaga Festival will be held on the street in front of Kutchan Station for the first time in four years!
The Niseko HANAZONO HILL CLIMB will also be held on the same day!

Dates: August 5-August 6
Venue: Kutchan Station Street
Noryo Fireworks :August 6 19:30 - 20:00

In case of light rain, the event may be cancelled in case of stormy weather

Inquiry
Kutchan Town Tourism and Commerce Section
TEL 0136-56-8012

■Precautions

・All Skybus services will be rerouted to the north on August 5 and 6.
・The bus will not stop at "Machi no Eki Plat (Niseko Night Bus)" on August 5 and 6.
・Please be forewarned that delays are expected.

Local legends who have contributed to the development of the Niseko area will speak passionately about the past history and future prospects.

For details and registration, please click here.(Only In Japanese)

Friday, July 21, 13:00-14:30

Norihiko Suzuki, "The Role of DMO/Tourism Potential in the Niseko Area

Friday, July 28, 13:00-14:30
Mr. Satoshi Yoshida, "Changes in the Niseko Area"

Friday, August 4, 13:00-14:30
Mr. Satoshi Nagai, "The Attractiveness of Sports in the Niseko Area and Future Prospects"

Friday, August 18, 13:00-14:30
Mr. Keith Rogers, "Real Estate Transactions and Development Prospects in the Niseko Area"

Friday, August 25, 13:00-14:30
Ms. Junko Watanabe, "Sweets Making and Niseko Hirafu Area Management"

Friday, September 1, 13:00-14:30
Mr. Kohei Futagawara, "The Niseko Area: Past and Present, Hopes and Challenges from a Local's Perspective"

The Skybus Niseko Night will start its service tomorrow, Saturday, July 22!
Enjoy the clear night sky of Niseko Kutchan!

Click here for TimeTable

You can also experience Mountain Lights, which was very popular last year, at a special discount.
After enjoying the starry sky on the Skybus, experience the art of lights shining in the dark night.

Click here for videos of Mountain Lights and other activities.

Common Exchange Ticket

HANAZONO / YAMAPLUS　Sticker Set

Route map presentation

20% discount on summer gondola

Adults 1,800 yen → 1,440 yen

*No discount for Kids (Age 6-12) 900 yen

Special Discount Coupon

Mountain Lights

Adult 3,200 yen → 1,920 yen
Kids (Age 6-12) 1,300 yen → 900 yen

*Attached to the route map you receive when you on the SKYBUS