Local Experiences
Yuki Chi Chi Bu Traditional Onsen Tour
Yukichichibu, a traditional outdoor onsen near Niseko, is one of our writer's favourite hot springs in Japan. What a visit there is like.
Stories from Niseko.
Local guides, seasonal tips and stories from the Explore Niseko team. Plan your winter or summer adventure in Niseko, Hokkaido.
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Local Experiences
Photography Tour with Aaron Jamieson
Photographer Aaron Jamieson's half-day workshop in Niseko pairs fresh snow and blue skies with practical tips for taking better photos.
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Local Experiences
Niseko Green Farm Experience
A pizza-making tour at Niseko Green Farm, a certified organic farm in Kutchan, where tomatoes grown in the greenhouse end up in the pizza sauce.
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Local Experiences
Niseko Festivals and Events
August is festival month in Niseko. A guide to the area's summer events, from Kutchan's potato festival to community celebrations and adventure races.
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Local Experiences
A night out in the village
Bars worth finding in Hirafu after a day on the mountain, starting with Gyu, the 'Fridge bar' known for its vending-machine door and hot cocktails.
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Local Experiences
Karaoke in Kutchan
Karaoke in Kutchan, ten minutes from Hirafu: where to sing, how to get there and back, and why dinner in town first makes for a good night out.
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Local Experiences
Niseko Photography's Area Tour
A guided tour of the sights around Hirafu for first-time visitors to Niseko, led by an English-speaking local guide, with photography included.
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Local Experiences
Explore Niseko goes cooking
In the first of our video blogs, two of the Explore Niseko team join a Japanese cooking workshop with Niseko Gourmet.
