Chinese New Year Open House at The Orchards

Feb 3, 2014 | News

Over the Chinese new year period The Orchards are offering private viewings of the spectacular new houses and the Clubhouse at The Orchards Niseko. The Orchards are providing complimentary transport from your accommodation so please contact The Orchards to find out...

Niseko Snow Report, 3 February 2014

Feb 3, 2014 | Snow Reports

*4cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:15 today the temperature was -4°C. Warm conditions moved into the region last night bringing with it light rainfall. The good news is the warm front has passed through quickly and the...

Festival of Japan

Jan 20, 2014 | Music & Nightlife, News

A guest post from Jon Barlow Dine exclusively with professional sumo wrestlers. Experience hundreds of years of timeless, traditional music. Feel the power of world champion martial arts. Glimpse into Hokkaido’s indigenous heritage. Experience Zen meditation; Savor...

Niseko Snow Report, 14 January 2014

Jan 14, 2014 | Snow Reports

*53.5cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:00 today the temperature was -8°C. Lost for superlatives to describe the snowfall we are receiving here in Niskeo!! Another monster dump in the last 24hrs and it is almost starting to get...

Niseko Snow Report, 8 January 2014

Jan 8, 2014 | Snow Reports

*11cm of fresh snow has fallen in the last 24hrs in Hirafu Village. At 7:20 today the temperature was 1°C. Temperatures have increased considerably overnight to a balmy 1 degree this morning. Today’s snow conditions in the village are wet and compacted but...