Winter Events (2011-2012)
Christmas & New Year’s events in Niseko
Join us in Niseko for our Christmas and New Year’s events!
On New Year’s Eve, head to your closest ski resort and join in one of the countdown events, complete with fireworks and torchlight skiing.
On top of Niseko’s traditional annual events, Grand Hirafu Resort will present many other exciting events to commemorate their 50th anniversary this year, including the introduction of a new gondola and a new mountain center!
| 10 December | New Hirafu Gondola and Mountain Center Grand Opening Ceremony (Grand Hirafu) |
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| 17 December | 50th Anniversary Day, anniversary concert (Grand Hirafu) |
| 17-25 December | Snow candles display (Annupuri) |
| 23-25 December | Merry, Merry Christmas in Grand Hirafu (Santa on the slopes), Candle Street (Grand Hirafu) |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve fireworks (Grand Hirafu) |
| Xmas JIB event （HANAZONO） | |
| 24-25 December | Santa is out and about with presents, First Run (Annupuri) |
| Christmas in Niseko Village, Reindeer photo sessions (Niseko Village) | |
| Every Sat. 24 Dec - 25 Feb (except 31 Dec) | 50th Anniversary Weekend Live Music Shows (Grand Hirafu) |
| 31 December | Torchlight skiing, countdown fireworks (Annupuri, Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village) |
| 1 January | New Year’s Day traditions: Breaking open sake casks and rice cake pounding (Grand Hirafu) |
| New Year’s Gondola （Niseko Village） | |
| 1-3 January | Free hot milk service (Annupuri) |
| 2 January | NEW YEAR FUN JUMP, traditional rice cake pounding (HANAZONO) |
| 1-3, 8, 9 January | First Run (Annupuri) |
| 4-12 January | 15th Hokkaido Ski & Snowboard Week (Annupuri) |
| Every Thu. in January | Kids’ Job Challenge Program (Patrol experience) (Annupuri) |
| 7-23 January | Early Morning (Center 4) (Grand Hirafu) |
| 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 January | Early Morning Gondola (Niseko Village) |
| 12-14 January | Niseko Winter Music Festival (12 Jan @ Hilton Niseko Village) |
| Niseko Winter Music Festival (13 Jan @ HANAZONO 308) | |
| Niseko Winter Music Festival (14 Jan @ Grand Hirafu Mountain Center) | |
| 15 January | Kids’ Day (Annupuri) |
| 18 January | Ladies’ Day (Annupuri) |
| 21 January | HANAZONO FREE STYLE COMPETITION JIB SESSION (HANAZONO) |
| 22 January | Snow Thanks Day (Grand Hirafu) |
| 23 January | Chinese New Year’s Lion Dance (HANAZONO) |
| 24-27 January | Legend Cup (Grand Hirafu) |
February events
February is the coldest month in Hokkaido and we celebrate with festivals! Make sure you take a day to see the Sapporo Snow Festival (6-12 February 2012) and the Otaru Snow Light Path (3-12 February 2012).
| 4, 5, 11, 12, February | Early Morning Gondola (Niseko Village) |
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| 5, 11, 12 February | First Run (Annupuri) |
| 14 February | Valentine’s Day Event (Niseko Village) |
| 15 February | Ladies’ Day (Annupuri) |
| 19 February | Kids’ Day (Annupuri) |
| 25 February | HANAZONO FREE STYLE COMPETITION STRAIGHT JUMP (HANAZONO) |
| 25-26 February | Snow Summit (new snowboard models demo) (Grand Hirafu) |
March and spring events
Powder continues to fall through March and into the beginning of April, mixed with bluebird days and stunning views of Mt. Yotei.
Even as we head into the late season, there’s plenty to do, including Niseko Winter Festival, so we hope to see you here!
| Every Thu. in March | Kids’ Job Challenge Program (Patrol experience) (Annupuri) |
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| Every Sat. in March | Weekend fireworks (Grand Hirafu) |
| 3 and21 March | Ladies’ Day (Annupuri) |
| 4 March | Namara Ippatsu Air Competition (Grand Hirafu) |
| 10 March | “Oyaji” Ski Competition (Grand Hirafu) |
| 10-18 March | Niseko Winter Festival (Niseko area) |
| 17 March | HANAZONO FREE STYLE COMPETITION SLOPE STYLE (HANAZONO) |
| 18 March | Kids’ Day (Annupuri) |
| Family Ski Competition (Grand Hirafu) | |
| 25 March | All Hokkaido Old Boys Giant Slalom (Grand Hirafu) |
| 31 March - 1 April | Niseko Super Bumps (Grand Hirafu) |
| 1 April - 31 May | Spring Photo Contest “Photo-kore” (Grand Hirafu) |
| 6-8 April | Niseko Pleasure Camp (Grand Hirafu) |
| 7 & 28 April | Riding Session (Grand Hirafu) |
| 15 April | Spring Park Session (Grand Hirafu) |
| 21 April | Nature Quest (Grand Hirafu) |
| 8 May | Kids Service Day (Free lift for kids aged 6-12) (Annupuri) |
