Niseko.com - Issue 26

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Interview with Caja Schopf from Shades of Winter, Heli-Skiing in Niseko, Powder Hunting with a local Niseko Back country guide. Plus all our regular articles for Niseko dining, activities and life-style.

Transcript of Niseko.com - Issue 26

  • OFFICEHIRAFU 188 1F

    PROJECT+ SALES OFFICE

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    Providing a variety of development services, from due diligence to full project management. Our experienced, respected team can assist in planning and executing your project.

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  • OFFICEHIRAFU 188 1F

    PROJECT+ SALES OFFICE

    DOWNTOWN JUNCTION

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    HEAD OFFICESNOW CRYSTAL

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    SEICOMART

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    Providing a variety of development services, from due diligence to full project management. Our experienced, respected team can assist in planning and executing your project.

    hirafu 188, Upper Hirafu

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    0136-555-400

    English and Japanese Call Center 4WD sedans and maxi-taxis available (up to 9 passengers)

    Operating from 5am to 1am every day Serving all areas of Niseko and Kutchan

    www.nisekotaxi.com

    ONBOARD

    www.skybus.co.jp Tel: 0136-555-601

    Door-to-door private transfers from 30,000. Airport Niseko Niseko Sapporo

    Diverse range of current model vehicles from Toyota Hiace,

    SUVs to Luxury Coaches.

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  • Goshiki Onsen

    The bathtub is made mostly by using larch wood ( a type of pine tree) overflows with waters freshly spouted from Mt. Iwaonupuri. This powerful hot spring has many returnee guests coming.

    08:0022:00

    700 Adult, 500 Child (312 years)

    Face towels purchase 300 Bath towels purchase 600 Indoor/outdoor onsen baths, men and women separate.

    Hotel Niseko Alpen

    Located on the first floor of the Hotel Niseko Alpen, this onsen facility is equipped with sauna, and both indoor and outdoor onsen baths. There is also a 25 meters swimming pool and stone sauna available.

    13:0021:00

    1000 Adult, 400 Child (612 years old)

    Face towel rental 200, Towel rental 300. Indoor/outdoor onsen baths and sauna. Men and women separate.

    Most onsens provide towel rental or purchase - bring your own to save a few hundred yen.

    Admission tickets are usually found in a vending machine at the entrance. You can then present your ticket at the counter.

    Wash hair and body thoroughly in the shower room before entering the onsen. Soap and shampoo are provided.

    Coin lockers are usually provided for valuables.

    Although beer is permitted in some onsens they are a place for relaxation and noisy behavior is considered rude.

    You must bathe naked - only your smaller modesty towel is permitted in the shower room and bath area. Some onsens provide a modesty bathing dress for female bathers.

    Look for the appropriate changing room.Blue flag = Mens Red flag = Womens

    Respect other bathers space and avoid staring.

    Hilton Village

    A 15-minute drive from Hirafu village, the onsen at Hilton Niseko Village has a spacious outdoor bath with old-fashioned stone construction. You can see Mt. Yotei across a pond filled with Japanese carp.

    11:3021:00

    1000 Adult, 500 Child (612 years old)

    Face & bath towels set rental 300. Indoor/outdoor onsens, separate for men and women.

    Hotel Youtei

    A 15-minute drive from Hirafu village,near the Kutchan JR station. Using only natural, unadulterated spring water you relax and can soak in the great view of Mt. Yotei.

    10:0022:00

    800 Adult, 500 Child (412 years)

    Face towel rental 100, Bath towel rental 200. Indoor/outdoor onsens, separate for men and women.

    Hirafu-tei Hotel

    Located in one of the most popular hotels in Hirafu, the onsen at Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei is perfectly situated with Mt. Yotei and Mt. Annupuri views. Sauna is also available.

    07:0010.30, 13:0001:00

    800 Adult, 400 Child (412 years)

    Face towel purchase 100, Towel rental 200. Indoor/outdoor onsen baths. Men and women separate.

    Ikoi no Mura

    Located at the base of Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort this free-flowing hot spring contains metasilicate which is believed to be effective for making skin smooth and beautiful.

    12:0021:00

    720 Adult, 360 Child (612 years old)

    Face & bath towels set rental 310. Indoor/outdoor onsen baths and sauna, men and women separate.

    restrelaxrejuvenate

    Immersing yourself in an onsen (Japanese hot spring) is an experience not to be missed whilst travelling in Japan. Naturally occurring volcanic hot water springs are a source of welcome relief from tired muscles and joints after a long day on the mountain. But what you perhaps dont know is that not every onsen is the same. The water used in an onsen can have a wide variety of mineral compositions based on its location and path of the water. The Japanese categorise the types of onsen and associate different health benefits with different types of water.

  • Goshiki Onsen

    The bathtub is made mostly by using larch wood ( a type of pine tree) overflows with waters freshly spouted from Mt. Iwaonupuri. This powerful hot spring has many returnee guests coming.

    08:0022:00

    700 Adult, 500 Child (312 years)

    Face towels purchase 300 Bath towels purchase 600 Indoor/outdoor onsen baths, men and women separate.

    Hotel Niseko Alpen

    Located on the first floor of the Hotel Niseko Alpen, this onsen facility is equipped with sauna, and both indoor and outdoor onsen baths. There is also a 25 meters swimming pool and stone sauna available.

    13:0021:00

    1000 Adult, 400 Child (612 years old)

    Face towel rental 200, Towel rental 300. Indoor/outdoor onsen baths and sauna. Men and women separate.

    Most onsens provide towel rental or purchase - bring your own to save a few hundred yen.

    Admission tickets are usually found in a vending machine at the entrance. You can then present your ticket at the counter.

    Wash hair and body thoroughly in the shower room before entering the onsen. Soap and shampoo are provided.

    Coin lockers are usually provided for valuables.

    Although beer is permitted in some onsens they are a place for relaxation and noisy behavior is considered rude.

    You must bathe naked - only your smaller modesty towel is permitted in the shower room and bath area. Some onsens provide a modesty bathing dress for female bathers.

    Look for the appropriate changing room.Blue flag = Mens Red flag = Womens

    Respect other bathers space and avoid staring.

    Hilton Village

    A 15-minute drive from Hirafu village, the onsen at Hilton Niseko Village has a spacious outdoor bath with old-fashioned stone construction. You can see Mt. Yotei across a pond filled with Japanese carp.

    11:3021:00

    1000 Adult, 500 Child (612 years old)

    Face & bath towels set rental 300. Indoor/outdoor onsens, separate for men and women.

    Hotel Youtei

    A 15-minute drive from Hirafu village,near the Kutchan JR station. Using only natural, unadulterated spring water you relax and can soak in the great view of Mt. Yotei.

    10:0022:00

    800 Adult, 500 Child (412 years)

    Face towel rental 100, Bath towel rental 200. Indoor/outdoor onsens, separate for men and women.

    Hirafu-tei Hotel

    Located in one of the most popular hotels in Hirafu, the onsen at Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei is perfectly situated with Mt. Yotei and Mt. Annupuri views. Sauna is also available.

    07:0010.30, 13:0001:00

    800 Adult, 400 Child (412 years)

    Face towel purchase 100, Towel rental 200. Indoor/outdoor onsen baths. Men and women separate.

    Ikoi no Mura

    Located at the base of Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort this free-flowing hot spring contains metasilicate which is believed to be effective for making skin smooth and beautiful.

    12:0021:00

    720 Adult, 360 Child (612 years old)

    Face & bath towels set rental 310. Indoor/outdoor onsen baths and sauna, men and women separate.

    restrelaxrejuvenate

    Immersing yourself in an onsen (Japanese hot spring) is an experience not to be missed whilst travelling in Japan. Naturally occurring volcanic hot water springs are a source of welcome relief from tired muscles and joints after a long day on the mountain. But what you perhaps dont know is that not every onsen is the same. The water used in an onsen can have a wide variety of mineral compositions based on its location and path of the water. The Japanese categorise the types of onsen and associate different health benefits with different types of water.

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  • www.tk6.jp/nisekoTel: 0136-55-8444

    155-55 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun

    Open every day! 4pm - 1amDec 1st - March 31st

    Take-out available!

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    165-30 Aza Yamada Kutchan-cho, Abuta-Gun165-30

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    Seicomart

    Big Foot

    Open every day Dec 1st - March 31st 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - midnight

    Sports Bar on the 2F with plenty of seating for large groups

    Relax and unwind...

    THE WHITE RABBIT NISEKOOpen from 5pm - 2am daily.Conveniently located in the heart of Hirafu, on Sasayaki Zaka Street, 2 doors up from Shiki.

    Tel: 0136-55-5263191-22 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun

    Large range of Japanese whiskeys and an extensive wine list available to satisfy even the most discerning of customers.

    Selected Champagnes on hand for that special occasion.

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  • www.tk6.jp/nisekoTel: 0136-55-8444

    155-55 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun

    Open every day! 4pm - 1amDec 1st - March 31st

    Take-out available!

    SoraR A M E N I Z A K A Y A

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    Tel: 0136-55-8288

    165-30 Aza Yamada Kutchan-cho, Abuta-Gun165-30

    www.ramensora.jp

    Seicomart

    Big Foot

    Open every day Dec 1st - March 31st 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - midnight

    Sports Bar on the 2F with plenty of seating for large groups

    Relax and unwind...

    THE WHITE RABBIT NISEKOOpen from 5pm - 2am daily.Conveniently located in the heart of Hirafu, on Sasayaki Zaka Street, 2 doors up from Shiki.

    Tel: 0136-55-5263191-22 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun

    Large range of Japanese whiskeys and an extensive wine list available to satisfy even the most discerning of customers.

    Selected Champagnes on hand for that special occasion.

    BA R

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  • An intricate fusion of East meets West, we oer a degustation menu allows our guests to experience a wide range of avors with a delicatebalance of local fresh vegetables, meats & seafood.

    The iconic Michelin-starredcontemporary French restaurant

    A degustation menu at 13,000 yen per person*A 10% mandatory service charge will be applied.Hours: Monday to Saturday from 6pmReservation: Essential via our website or phone

    1st Floor Shiki Niseko on Route 343 in Hirafu Village, Nisekophone: (0)136 212 288

    website: www.kamimura-niseko.come-mail: [email protected]

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    Skiing should not be a spectator sport.

    Dont let minor injuries and soreness keep you off the slopes.

    Niseko Physio are experts at diagnosing and treating a wide range of snow sports injuries. Our therapists are Australian-trained, highly skilled and experienced.

    Niseko Physio is the only sports injury centre in Hirafu village, conveniently located opposite the Seicomart.Appointments preferred but not essential.Treatments Claimable on Travel Insurance.

    Injury Prevention Guaranteed!*

    Products to manage and prevent injuries

    Tel: 0136-22-0399Australia House B1, Yamada 170-5, Kutchan-chowww.nisekophysio.com

    Tel: 0136-22-0399Australia House B1, Yamada 170-5, Kutchan-chowww.nisekomassage.com

    *If you sustain a complete rupture of your ACL while wearing this CX2K brace, we will refund the cost of the brace and give you 100,000 towards your operation.

    Purchases made with a consultation may be travel insurance claimable.

    Early Bird Special!!Discount massages before 2pm!

    We will beat ANY massage price in the village!

    FREE gift voucher for another massage if you are not totally happy with your massage.

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    Days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Extra

    Deluxe Adult 6,000 11,500 15,500 19,500 23,500 26,500 31,000 33,000 35,000 37,000 2,000

    Standard Adult 4,500 9,000 12,000 15,500 17,500 19,500 21,500 22,500 23,500 24,500 1,000

    Deluxe Child 4,000 8,000 10,500 13,000 15,500 18,000 22,000 22,500 23,000 23,500 500

    Standard Child 3,500 7,000 9,000 10,500 13,500 15,000 16,000 17,000 18,000 18,500 500

    Deluxe Child 5,000 9,500 12,500 15,500 18,500 21,000 23,500 24,000 24,500 25,000 500

    Standard Child 4,500 8,500 11,000 13,000 16,500 18,000 19,250 19,500 19,750 20,000 500

    1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,250 3,500 3,750 4,000 4,250 4,500 250

    Adult 3,000 4,500 5,500 6,500 7,500 8,000 8,500 9,000 9,500 10,000 500

    Child 2,000 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 5,750 6,000 6,250 250

    Adult 2,000 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400 5,700 6,000 300

    Child 1,000 1,500 1,800 2,000 2,250 2,500 2,750 3,000 3,250 3,500 250

    3 days 144,000

    5 days 225,000

    7 days 301,000

    89,000 Single - 2630 Jan, 0206 Feb

    295,000 Private Group up to 5 people

    89,000 Single - 0509 Jan

    295,000 Private Group up to 5 people

    5 days 295,000 Private Group up to 5 people

    1hr Private 12,000 12,000 8:30 only

    2hr Private 22,000 22,000 8:30, 10,30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00

    3hr Private 30,000 30,000

    4hr Private 36,000 36,000 8:30, 10:30, 13:30

    6hr Private 50,000 50,000

    Super Saver PRIVATE 5x 2hr Private

    - 5th Lesson Free88,000 88,000 8:30, 13:30,16:00 same time, consecutive days only

    Morning 11,000 9:3012:30

    All Day 14,000 9:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver POWDER PUPPY

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    44,000 / 56,000 Consecutive days only

    Morning 9,000 9:3012:30

    All Day 12,000 9:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver LITTLE RIPPER

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    36,000 / 48,000 Consecutive days only

    Morning 9,000 9:3012:30

    All Day 12,000 9:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver FREESTYLAZ

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    36,000 / 48,000 Consecutive days only 5th Day Free!

    Morning 8,000 10:30 12:30

    All Day 11,000 10:3012:30, 13:3015:30 Lunch NOT included

    Super Saver TEEN EXTREME

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    32,000 / 44,000 Consecutive days only 5th Day Free!

    Morning 8,000 10:3012:30

    All Day 11,000 10:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver RIDE TRIBE (5x AM or ALL Day) 32,000 / 44,000

    Consecutive days only - 5th Day Free!

    Morning 8,000 10:3012:30

    All Day 11,000 10:3012:30, 13:3015:30 Lunch NOT included

    Super Saver Package(5x AM or ALL Day Group)

    32,000 / 44,000 Consecutive days only

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    Days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Extra

    Deluxe Adult 6,000 11,500 15,500 19,500 23,500 26,500 31,000 33,000 35,000 37,000 2,000

    Standard Adult 4,500 9,000 12,000 15,500 17,500 19,500 21,500 22,500 23,500 24,500 1,000

    Deluxe Child 4,000 8,000 10,500 13,000 15,500 18,000 22,000 22,500 23,000 23,500 500

    Standard Child 3,500 7,000 9,000 10,500 13,500 15,000 16,000 17,000 18,000 18,500 500

    Deluxe Child 5,000 9,500 12,500 15,500 18,500 21,000 23,500 24,000 24,500 25,000 500

    Standard Child 4,500 8,500 11,000 13,000 16,500 18,000 19,250 19,500 19,750 20,000 500

    1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,250 3,500 3,750 4,000 4,250 4,500 250

    Adult 3,000 4,500 5,500 6,500 7,500 8,000 8,500 9,000 9,500 10,000 500

    Child 2,000 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 5,750 6,000 6,250 250

    Adult 2,000 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 4,800 5,100 5,400 5,700 6,000 300

    Child 1,000 1,500 1,800 2,000 2,250 2,500 2,750 3,000 3,250 3,500 250

    3 days 144,000

    5 days 225,000

    7 days 301,000

    89,000 Single - 2630 Jan, 0206 Feb

    295,000 Private Group up to 5 people

    89,000 Single - 0509 Jan

    295,000 Private Group up to 5 people

    5 days 295,000 Private Group up to 5 people

    1hr Private 12,000 12,000 8:30 only

    2hr Private 22,000 22,000 8:30, 10,30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00

    3hr Private 30,000 30,000

    4hr Private 36,000 36,000 8:30, 10:30, 13:30

    6hr Private 50,000 50,000

    Super Saver PRIVATE 5x 2hr Private

    - 5th Lesson Free88,000 88,000 8:30, 13:30,16:00 same time, consecutive days only

    Morning 11,000 9:3012:30

    All Day 14,000 9:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver POWDER PUPPY

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    44,000 / 56,000 Consecutive days only

    Morning 9,000 9:3012:30

    All Day 12,000 9:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver LITTLE RIPPER

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    36,000 / 48,000 Consecutive days only

    Morning 9,000 9:3012:30

    All Day 12,000 9:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver FREESTYLAZ

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    36,000 / 48,000 Consecutive days only 5th Day Free!

    Morning 8,000 10:30 12:30

    All Day 11,000 10:3012:30, 13:3015:30 Lunch NOT included

    Super Saver TEEN EXTREME

    (5x AM or All Day Group)

    32,000 / 44,000 Consecutive days only 5th Day Free!

    Morning 8,000 10:3012:30

    All Day 11,000 10:3015:30 Lunch included

    Super Saver RIDE TRIBE (5x AM or ALL Day) 32,000 / 44,000

    Consecutive days only - 5th Day Free!

    Morning 8,000 10:3012:30

    All Day 11,000 10:3012:30, 13:3015:30 Lunch NOT included

    Super Saver Package(5x AM or ALL Day Group)

    32,000 / 44,000 Consecutive days only

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    p Sports Aromatherapy p p Physiotherapy p p Acupuncture p

    Team TCS Our physiotherapy team provide first aid and treatment for injuries such as bruises, dislocation, sprains, etc. After a long day skiing or snowboarding enjoy a relaxing massage - get rejuvenated and return to the slopes a new person!

    Sports Aromatherapy For after sports 20,000JPY/90min

    Sports Physiotherapy For after sports 5,000JPY/30min

    Japanese Acupuncture For after sports 5,000JPY/30min

    Kids Aromatherapy For after sports 5,000JPY/30min

    p Call to +81 (0)136 - 55 - 8602 p p open 12:00 ~ 21:00 pAvailable to On-site

    TCS

    In the centre of the trac lights!

  • T C S Total Care

    Support International

    Niseko

    p Sports Aromatherapy p p Physiotherapy p p Acupuncture p

    Team TCS Our physiotherapy team provide first aid and treatment for injuries such as bruises, dislocation, sprains, etc. After a long day skiing or snowboarding enjoy a relaxing massage - get rejuvenated and return to the slopes a new person!

    Sports Aromatherapy For after sports 20,000JPY/90min

    Sports Physiotherapy For after sports 5,000JPY/30min

    Japanese Acupuncture For after sports 5,000JPY/30min

    Kids Aromatherapy For after sports 5,000JPY/30min

    p Call to +81 (0)136 - 55 - 8602 p p open 12:00 ~ 21:00 pAvailable to On-site

    TCS

    In the centre of the trac lights!

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  • Affordable, high-quality properties

    Private shuttle to chairlift

    Luxurious interior & exterior

    ONLY 32 UNITS AVAILABLE!

    Tel: 080-1884-1029 (English)Tel: 03-3798-1234 Email: [email protected] Fax: 03-3436-2108Hokkaido Fax: 0123-36-8055

    MMIC. CORP1-18-8 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

    New condos in Niseko NOW ON SALE

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    Affordable, high-quality properties

    Private shuttle to chairlift

    Luxurious interior & exterior

    ONLY 32 UNITS AVAILABLE!

    Tel: 080-1884-1029 (English)Tel: 03-3798-1234 Email: [email protected] Fax: 03-3436-2108Hokkaido Fax: 0123-36-8055

    MMIC. CORP1-18-8 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

    New condos in Niseko NOW ON SALE

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