Nov 2, 2013 | News
There has been big changes to Hirafu village over the last few years, most notably the demolition of the Yamada Onsen, the Scot Hotel, Popolo Onsen, Kogen Hotel and the J First hotel all at the top of village. We are pleased to see that work has commenced on...
Jul 12, 2013 | News
The redevelopment of Hirafu-zaka the main road leading up to Hirafu Ski Ground is rapidly progressing with major infrastructure upgrades now well underway. The project will see all power and telephone lines buried and a road heating system installed. Behold! Below is...
Dec 3, 2012 | News
With the fantastic weather earlier today it was time to take a look around. Surprising to see such a build up of snow around the Shiribetsu river near Hirafu train station. Mt.Annupuri is looking amazing – it shouldn’t belong beofre the peak...
Nov 14, 2012 | News
As Niseko residents prepare for the inevitable arrival of winter, the first snowfall (Hatsu Yuki 初雪) this year is considerably later than usual. Most locals have some kind of theory about what this will mean for the coming season, but there is one thing everyone...
Oct 23, 2012 | News
The long and highly anticipated redevelopment of Hirafu’s main road Hirafu-zaka has been steadily proceeding throughout the summer. With the demolition of the Kogen Hotel and J First Hotels the landscape surrounding the Welcome Center and upper village has been...
