Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd.
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, home to world-class powder snow, opens on Saturday, December 2nd
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Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, operated by Niseko Tokyu Resort (Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, General Manager: Tatsuya Uchida), will open from 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023. -We would like to inform you that we will begin operations for the 2024 winter season.
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Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Opening Information
Snow accumulation: 50cm at the summit, 30cm at the base (as of December 1st) Operating lift: Ace Family Quad
Operating lifts: Ace 2nd quad lift (traffic lift), Ace 3rd pair lift Skiing course: Center course (mountain summit area 1,000m above sea level, slope 12-25 degrees, skiing distance 900m)
Lift fee: Early season 1-day ticket (Saturday, December 2, 2023 – Friday, December 15, 2023)
Adults 5,500 yen/Children (4-12 years old) 3,300 yen/Junior high school students/seniors (65 years and older) 4,400 yen
*Price includes tax.
*Regular season rates will apply after December 16th (Saturday). After the regular season, you can save 7% on online lift tickets. The charm of Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
“Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu” is the largest ski resort in the Niseko area, also known as the birthplace of “JAPOW”. Taking advantage of the abundant snowfall that attracts many skiers and snowboarders both domestically and internationally, there are many uncompacted snow barns. This ski resort boasts 22 undulating course variations and an overwhelming location overlooking Mt. Yotei, one of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains. This season, we will expand the operations of Japan’s largest night ski slope and promote the appeal of the freshly piled, finest powder that can only be enjoyed at night.
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・Restaurant & Cafe Tanta Ann
Business period: December 16, 2023 (Saturday) to April 7, 2024 (Sunday) Business hours: Drinks 10:00-15:30 (order stop) / Food 11:00-15:30 (order stop) ・Hutte King Bell
Business period: December 9, 2023 (Saturday) to May 6, 2024 (Monday/holiday) Business hours: Drinks 10:00-15:00 (order stop) / Food 10:30-15:00 (order stop) ・Rest House Ace Hill
Business period: Saturday, December 2, 2023 to Sunday, March 31, 2024 Business hours: 9:30~11:00 Cafe & snacks only 11:00~15:30 (orders stop at 15:00) *Business hours and days may change depending on weather and temperature. Main topics for the 2023-2024 season
・Rest House Ace Hill opens as a fresh pasta specialty store
…A store specializing in fresh pasta will open halfway up the slopes. We recommend the “Seafood Japanese-Style Dashi Pasta”. This menu is arranged in the style of ochazuke and was designed to give guests from overseas a taste of Japanese culture.
・Opened GENTEMSTICK-HIRAFU DEMO CENTER
…We requested the cooperation of Mr. Taro Tamai of GENTEMSTICK and assigned staff with specialized knowledge. You can test drive all solid board models while staying at the ski resort.
・Introducing Burton Step On(R) at the largest rental location in Hokkaido …We have introduced 500 new Burton Step On(R) units for rental, which are easy to put on and take off and have a speed that rivals that of skiers.
・Valet service (board storage) started at Mountain Center Annex …Starting this season, we will begin trial operation of a gear storage service for skis, snowboards, etc. Once you’ve finished skiing, you can take off your board, leave it with the staff, and enjoy a walk around the area or après-ski without bringing anything. ・A park with an emphasis on safety created by a veteran digger …You can improve your skills step by step in a safety-focused park designed by veteran diggers. The appeal is that you can access the kicker and jib while skiing on powder or compacted snow slopes. ・Main event schedule
December 24, 2023 A gift from Santa ~Christmas fireworks~
December 31, 2023 Thank you 2023. year-end fireworks
January 1, 2024 New Year event
February 14, 2024 Get Valentine’s Day Chocolates
Late March 2024 Center for Final Week
*Schedule may change depending on the situation.
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GENTEMSTICK-HIRAFU DEMO CENTER
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Hirafu night game. Two different colors of lighting create a special moment. [Image 6
A park where you can gradually improve your skills such as jumps and jibs with an emphasis on safety.
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Introducing Burton Step On(R) in one of the largest locations in Hokkaido [Image 8
This year’s new ski volleyball. Leave your board and enjoy après-ski [Image 9
“Seafood Japanese-style Dashi Pasta” recommended by Rest House Ace Hill Facility overview “Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu”
Business period: December 2, 2023 (Saturday) to May 6, 2024 (Monday holiday) *Night game period: Saturday, December 16, 2023 to Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (holiday)
Business hours: 8:30-19:00
*Until 16:30 outside of night game period
Address: 1-2-9-1, Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan-cho, 044-0080
Transportation: By car: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes from Sapporo via National Route 230 Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes from New Chitose Airport via National Route 276
Railway/Sapporo Station – Kutchan Station (via Otaru), about 20 minutes by taxi or bus from Kutchan Station
Main facilities:
・Slope [Altitude] 260m – 1,200m [Altitude difference] 940m [Number of courses] 22 [Area] 135.3ha [Longest run distance] Approx. 5,300m [Maximum slope] 40° [Average slope] 15° [Configuration] Beginner 45% Intermediate 28% Advanced 27%
・Lift gondola [Gondola] 1 piece [Quad] 4 pieces [Pair] 6 pieces [Single] 1 piece