December, 17th 2019
What a time to be in Niseko! The Christmas and New Year’s holiday season is full of energy and events all around all 4 resorts of Niseko United. Read on to find out what’s happening so you can make the best holiday memories with your friends and family.
December 24th
21:20~21:30
The best place to see the show is around the Dot Base Ski Center.
December 24 and 25
Meet and Greet Skiing (or Snowboarding) Santa in the resort.
Dec 31- Jan 1
23:45-00:30
On the slopes near the Hirafu Gondola.
Jan 1
10:00AM
Location: Kingbell Restaurant
Jan 1
14:00
Location: Hotel Niseko Alpen.
Santa visits the lobby of Hilton Niseko Village and gives Christmas gifts to children! The restaurant also offers a Christmas dinner.
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 16: 50-17: 20
Location: Hilton Niseko Village 1F Bar & Lounge “Flame”
Free to join
Take a fun photo with cute reindeer and gentle Santa! How about commemorating your stay at Niseko Village?
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 17: 30-17: 45
Location: Near Hilton Hotel Rotary
Free to join
Santa visits the slopes and lobby of the Green Leaf Hotel and gives Christmas gifts to children! There is also a free Christmas drink service.
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: 18: 00-18: 40
Venue: Green Leaf 1st Floor Lounge & Bar “Tomioka White”
Free to join
A large flower that colors the night sky of Christmas Eve! Let ’s all enjoy the fireworks of the Holy Night.
Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Time: Start at 22:00
Location: Near the Hilton Shopping & Dining area
Free to join
Next year, see the countdown fireworks that build a bridge to the New Year!
Date: December 31, 2019 (Tue)
Time: Midnight starts at 24:00
Location: Hilton Niseko Village Slope Side
Free to join
Let’s welcome the New Year’s arrival at the top of Niseko Village!
Date: January 1, 2020 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:15 Ticket sales 6:30 Boarding starts 7:30 Boarding completed
Viewing place: Next to Niseko Gondola summit station building Ticket sales
Location: Niseko Gondola foothill station building
Price: Adult ¥ 1,400 / Child ¥ 1,000 Gondola round trip fee [No sliding]
*It will be canceled during bad weather.
12/24 (Tue), 25 (Wed)
Santa Claus presents Christmas gifts to children at the foot of the mountain
December 31st.
Free night skiing until 11 PM!
Torchlight skiing ceremony at 11:45 PM
Countdown Fireworks at Midnight!
Jan 1-3 at 2:00 PM
Free hot cocoa near the gondola.
Jan 1-3, and Jan 11-13.
7:20 – 8:20AM
1,500 yen per person
Take early ski runs before the public on the Annupuri slopes!
December 25th
12:00 – 12:30
Location: Hanazono EDGE
January 1st
Kagamibiraki – Traditional sake cask opening at 10:30 AM
Yotei Daiko – Traditional Takio Drumming at 13:00
Location: Hanazono EDGE
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