Summer Gondola opens at Grand Hirafu
This is the first time since 2019 that the resort will have summer gondola service, enabling mountain bikes to be brought to the start of a new mountain biking course that features both steep and gentle slopes, as well as an area where beginner and intermediate riders can hone their skills.
The gondola and mountain bike course will open on 13 July and run through 23 September from 9am – 4pm.
Tickets prices start at JPY1,200 (US$8) for a single adult gondola lift, continuing to a four hour pass at JPY3,500 (US$23.33) and an all day pass for JPY5,000 (US$33.33).
There are also season passes for JPY20,000 (US$133.31). All children’s tickets are half price.
Rafting Season Starts at Niseko
When the snow fields melt, river rafting becomes one of Niseko’s most popular summer activities.
The 126km long Shiribetsu River offers a variety of spots to embark on rafting tours. Shiribetsu River is one of the cleanest in Japan and offers 7km of white water rapids as well as some gentle stretches for thrill-seekers of all abilities.
starts 20/4/2024
Mountain Biking in Summer in Niseko
I have been compiling activities recommended by the locals for the summer in Niseko and Mountain Biking is high up on the list. Read on here. This Facebook page is good for updates too.
Summer in Niseko
Niseko is well known for the powder ski. But really, I think it is underestimated for the summer. Go before everyone else does.
Find out what to do here.
Famous Pizzeria right next door
Really right next door. Order, go home and come back to collect.
People talk about their pizza round the world.
Cafe and bar 5 minute walk away
Apres-ski cafe & bar at the foot of Annupuri Ski Resort. Enjoy the warmth of a fire-pit against a picturesque snow-covered mountain backdrop, complemented by tasty drinks and great music to wrap-up your day.
Bus to Mespi Lodge in Annapuri
There is an easy way to get to Annapuri and walk five min to Cove Niseko(mespi lodge ) if you don’t drive. https://www.access-n.jp/resortliner_eng/
Take a Hokkaido resort liner bus from Chitose airport to Annapuri Northern resort and walk !
Onsen Bath 15 min walk away from Mespi Lodge
Iroha's open-air baths are free-flowing hot-spring water, rich in moisturizing ingredients for beautiful skin! Their facilities include a large bath, open-air bath, lounging bath, water bath and sauna. I love the outdoor spa.
The quality of the outdoor bath at Ikoi Village contains 248mg of silicic acid, which is said to be effective in beautifying the skin when water contains more than 50mg, so great effects can be expected! The spring water also contains sodium and hydrogen carbonate, a rarity in Japan. The spring water makes the skin surface soft and clears away the dirt in the sebum.
Walk there or drive there with ample parking. Open to kids and adults.
read more on Iroha spa here
Our favourite supermarket in Kutchan
Bringing the best of Hokkaido to Cove Niseko’s kitchen!
Shop like a local, eat like a local! A wide range of Hokkaido local food products, top quality meats, variety of fresh seafood and liquor – perfect for home-dining.
Private Chef at Cove Niseko
Chef Tanaka is fun to have in the house where he teaches, entertains and you could learn a trick or two. We had the degustation menu and he prepared a kids menu too. He would simply not tell us which 5 salts were combined in his “special salt’. Mention Mespi Lodge the other name of Cove Niseko and chef will remember.
Ski and Snowboard Lessons
Winterlab is also run by the Property Manager of Cove Niseko which makes it really easy to organise when you stay there and you get some special treatment too.
Sommelier at your door
A JAS certified sommelier would visit and recommend wines with delivery on the day. With free delivery above a small spent. read more here
Niseko restaurants are often hard to book so we have found it a great pleasure eating leisurely at home. @Cove NIseko , the spacious chalet allows you to eat and drink leisurely at home.
#homedeliveryniseko #annapuri #coveniseko #chaletniseko
Cove Niseko in the Spring
Each year the cherry blossoms start to bloom around Golden Week – one of the most popular holiday periods in Japan.
Cherry Blossoms typically start to bloom towards the end of April with full bloom around the start of May.
To find out exact dates and where to see the cherry blossoms , click on the Photo.
The official Niseko website
All the info you will need about Niseko. It has so much information , I was surprised with each link I clicked. Get it here.
A brief Introduction to Annapuri Click on photo to read more
An overview of Annapuri four your stay at Cove Niseko
Niseko restaurants and food delivery
Can’t get reservations , too tired to go out
I saw this website which might come in useful.
https://www.winedineniseko.com
