Tag Archives: Niseko

Great Weather, Great Course and a Great Game

By Simon | July 18, 2009

Six weeks ago at the Niseko Charity Golf barbecue I won a few pair tickets for a few rounds of golf at one of Niseko Village‘s golf courses. So after a few days practicing my short game and driving at the golf centers just south of Kutchan on route 5 I ventured out for my [...]

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Summer in the Niseko Mountains

By Simon | June 29, 2009

Finally the Hokkaido summer is here, lush green mountains and hot weather and the people are out and about enjoying what Niseko has to offer. For me it saw a weekend of exploring the mountains that extend from Niseko Annupuri out to the coast at Iwanai. The mountains have lots to offer in summer from [...]

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It Snowed in Niseko Yesterday

By Simon | May 14, 2009

Thought that would get your attention! Even when the mountain’s lifts are closed in Niseko and everybody is gearing up for some summer action mother nature again lets us know that winter is still not quite finished! It may have only been a dusting on the peaks around Niseko and Kiroro’s Mt. Yoichi but the [...]

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Late Snow on Chitose to Niseko Drive

By Simon | April 29, 2009

The 2 hour drive back from Chitose airport to Niseko on Monday with new snow on the mountains and sun shining was almost a scene from mid-winter. Anytime of year the drive between Sapporo’s Chitose Airport and Niseko is a spectacular drive, possible more so in summer as you can stop off for a picnic [...]

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