Winter Events (2012-2013)
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.
| 23 November-20 February | Annupuri quiz game (Annupuri) |
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| 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 (HANAZONO) |
| 12 January | Ski Day Special event (Annupuri) |
| Every Thu. in January | Kids’ Job Challenge Program (Patrol experience) (Annupuri) |
| 12 January-3 February | Early Morning (Grand Hirafu) |
| 19 January | Special Buffet and Music Night (Grand Hirafu) |
| January | Early Morning Gondola (Niseko Village) |
| 12-14 January | Niseko Winter Music Festival (12 Jan @ HANAZONO 308) |
| Niseko Winter Music Festival (13 Jan @ Grand Hirafu Mountain Center ) | |
| Niseko Winter Music Festival (14 Jan @ Hilton Niseko Village) | 29 January | Snow Thanks Day (Annupuri) |
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 (5-12 February 2013) and the Otaru Snow Light Path (8-17 February 2013).
| 4 February | Hotel Niseko Alpen Thanks Day (Grand Hirafu) |
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| 6 February | Special Buffet and Music Night (Grand Hirafu) |
| 23 February | Special Buffet and Music Night (Grand Hirafu) |
| 24 February | Straight Jump: HANAZONO FREE STYLE COMP 2nd (HANAZONO) |
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.
| Every Thu. in March | Kids’ Job Challenge Program (Patrol experience) (Annupuri) |
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| Every Sat. in March | Weekend fireworks (Grand Hirafu) |
| 2 March | Prince×Tokyu×HEAD Kid’s Free Lesson (Grand Hirafu) |
| 9 March | “Oyaji” Ski Competition (Grand Hirafu) |
| 9.10.16.17.20 March | Niseko Annupuri Festa (Annupuri) |
| 10 March | The mayor of Kutchan-town Cup : Junior GS (Grand Hirafu) |
| 10-18 March | HANAZONO FREE STYLE COMPETITION SLOPE STYLE (HANAZONO) |
| 17 March | SAJ Technical prize test, Family Ski Competition (Grand Hirafu) |
| HANAZONO FREE STYLE COMPETITION SLOPE STYLE (HANAZONO) | |
| ICI Sports Ski & Snowboard battle (Annupuri) | |
| 20 March | Test riding of Ski & Snowboard organized by Sports Shop Takiguchi (Grand Hirafu) |
| 24 March | All Hokkaido Old Boys Giant Slalom (Grand Hirafu) |
| 27 March | 31th All Hokkaido Jr. Ski Championship series (Grand Hirafu) |
| 6.7 April | Niseko Super Bumps (Grand Hirafu) |
| 1 April - 31 May | Spring Photo Contest “Photo-kore” (Grand Hirafu) |
| April | Riding Session (Grand Hirafu) |
| 6 May | Kids Service Day (Free lift for kids aged 6-12) (Annupuri) |
