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KTA conducted the survey to all companies in Kutchan town till March 6, 2020.

PDF below is the report of economic impact in Kutchan town due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) .

・survey report of economic impact in Kutchan town due to Coronavirus disease reported on March 16, 2020

ー as of February 17, 2020 ー

KTA conducted the survey to all 525 accommodations in Kutchan town, which registeres in Kutchan Public Health Center.

Till February 16th 2020, we received answers for 345 accommodations.

PDF below is the report of cancellation regarding the pneumonia associated with the novel coronavirus.

・survey report of cancellation regarding the pneumonia associated with the novel coronavirus

Because the foreign guests to Kutchan town (Niseko area) is from worldwide, the influence to Kutchan town is still restrictive.

However, some experts insisted that coronavirus will be prevalent more on March.

So, KTA will continue this survey.

Event Information for February here.

PDF for printing out

February (2020) Event Calendar

February (2020) Shu Ogawara Museum of Art

※You can check the HP if you click on the letter of each event.

【Feb.1～Feb.2(Niseko)】NISEKO JAPONICA 2020

【Feb.1 (Kutchan)】The Rhythm RAIL JAM 2020

【Feb.1 (Kutchan)】Talk & Video（Syu Ogawara Museum of Art）

【Feb.2 (Kutchan)】Winter Taiko Drumming Series @Hirafu intersection

【Feb. 8 (Kutchan)】Visiting World Museums（Syu Ogawara Museum of Art）

【Feb. 8 (Niseko)】Scenic Yakiniku Night 2020

【Feb. 9 (Kutchan)】Winter Taiko Drumming Series @Hirafu intersection

【Feb. 14 (Niseko)】Free Chocolate to first 100 ppl who buy lift tickets (Annupuri) ※written in Japanese

【Feb. 15～Feb. 16 (Kutchan)】Yukitopia Snow Festival 2020

【Feb. 16 (Kutchan)】Winter Taiko Drumming Series @Hirafu intersection

【Feb. 16 (Kutchan)】Artist's Performance（Syu Ogawara Museum of Art）

【Feb. 16 (Kutchan)】Talk by Artists（Syu Ogawara Museum of Art）

【Feb. 16 (Niseko)】Kid's Day (Annupuri) ※written in Japanese

【Feb. 19 (Niseko)】Women's day (Annupuri) ※written in Japanese

【Feb. 20(Niseko)】Senior Day (Annupuri) ※written in Japanese

【Feb. 22 (Kutchan)】Cinema at Museum（Syu Ogawara Museum of Art）

【Feb. 23(Kutchan)】Winter Taiko Drumming Series @Hirafu intersection

【Feb. 25 (Niseko)】Ohina-Kazari -Dolls on display- (Annupuri) till Mar. 3 ※written in Japanese

【Feb. 29(Kutchan)】Namara Ippatsu the Big Air (Niseko Grand HIRAFU)

【Feb. 29(Kutchan)】Talk by Curator（Syu Ogawara Museum of Art）

【On Going Events】

●（Kutchan）Skye Niseko has events everyday

●（Kutchan）Ki Niseko has events everyday

●（Niseko）Niseko Onsen Expert Challenge (Niseko Onsen-bu) ※written in Japanese

●（Niseko）Lighting at Niseko Station

●（Shiribeshi）G20 x Shiribeshi Character Card ※written in Japanese till Feb. 2

●（Yotei・West Iburi）Stamp Rally in Yotei & West Iburi area

●（Hokkaido）Hokkaido Pioneer Card Rally※written in Japanese

●（Niseko Tourism Zone）Visitor’s Satisfaction Survey on going

●（Niseko Tourism Zone）Niseko Shootout 2019-20（NPB）

Event Information for December here.

PDF for printing out

December (2019) Event Calendar

December (2019) Shu Ogawara Museum of Art

※you can check the HP if you click on the letter of each event.

【Dec. 1（Kutchan）】Hirafu Intersection Police Box OPEN

【Dec. 1（Niseko）】Niseko Village Skiing OPEN

【Dec. 5（Kutchan）】Shelter Movie Tour (Rhythm Japan)

【Dec. 7（Kutchan）】HANAZONO skiing OPEN

【Dec. 7（Kutchan）】Mountain Center Annex OPEN (Grand HIRAFU)

【Dec. 7（Kutchan）】Visiting World Museums (Shu Ogawara Museum of Art)

【Dec. 11（NTZ）】Night Skiing OPEN

【Dec. 13（Kutchan）】Niseko Shootout Info & Movie Night (Rhythm Japan)

【Dec. 14（Kutchan）】Talk & Video (Shu Ogawara Museum of Art)

【Dec. 21（Kutchan）】Museum Concert (Shu Ogawara Museum of Art)

【Dec. 24（Kutchan）】Santa Claus Coming to Niseko (till Dec. 25) & Fireworks (24th only) (Grand HIFARU)

【Dec. 24~25（Niseko）】Christmas Events in Annnupri & Niseko Village (link to japanese page)

【Dec. 25（Kutchan）】Christmas Mass in Kutchan Catholic Church

【Dec. 26（Niseko）】Niseko Avalanche Meeting @ Niseko Chomin Center

【Dec. 28（Kutchan）】Cinema at Museum (Shu Ogawara Museum of Art)

【Dec. 30（Kutchan）】The Collective Film (Rhythm Japan)

【Dec. 31（Kutchan）】Countdown & The Torch Light Skiing (Grand HIRAFU)

【Dec. 31（Niseko）】Year-end events in Annnupi & Niseko Village (link to japanese page)

『On Going Events』

●（NTZ）Niseko Shootout Contest (NPB)

●(Niseko) Niseko Onsen Expert Challenge

●(Shiribeshi)G20 x Shiribeshi Character Card

●(NTZ) Niseko Rugby World Cup

●(Yotei & Western Iburi) Stamp Rally

●（Hokkaido）Hokkaido Pioneer Card Rally　(link to japanese page)

●（Kutchan）Skye Niseko has events everyday (start from Dec. 13)

●（Kutchan）Ki Niseko has events everyday (start from Dec. 10)

We announce the result of costume contest in Kutchan Halloween 2019 held on October 19th.

In this contest, there are 2 categolies; "Kindergarden kids and younger" and "Elementary kids and older"

All "Trick or Treat" participants voted at Kutchan Tourist Information Center, where is the goal of "Trick or Treat",

after that our judge decide who is the winner.

【Kindergarden kids and younger】

1st Place: A pair of 1 day pass of Grand HIRAFU (sponsored by Grand HIRAFU) and a humidifier (sponsored by Dining bay Zephyrus)

2nd Place:5000 yen voucher of Sweets Fujii and 1000 yen voucher of Lucky

3rd Place:5000 yen voucher of Sweets Fujii

4th Place:1000 yen voucher of Harvest cafe and Sweets by Baigetsu

5th Place:Sweets by Baigetsu

【Elementary kids and older】

1st Place: 3 tickets of 1 day pass of Grand HIRAFU (sponsored by Grand HIRAFU)

2nd Place:5000 yen voucher of Sweets Fujii and 1000 yen voucher of Lucky

3rd Place:5000 yen voucher of Sweets Fujii and Sweets by Baigetsu

4th Place:1000 yen voucher of Harvest cafe and Sweets by Baigetsu

5th Place:Sweets by Baigetsu

Kutchan Tourism Association will organize Halloween Event in Kutchan Downtown on October 19th.

①Trick or Treat

Come to Machi no eki "Plat" and change your ticket to COURSE MAP. Visit 6 shops in your course map and get snacks!

※Guardian MUST accompany with small children.

TIME: 15:00~17:00

WHERE: Machi no eki "Plat" (North 1 West 2)

FEE: 300 yen (You have to buy the ticket in advance)

Capacity: 300 ppl

Where to buy the ticket:

JR Kutchan station Tourist Information Center (OPEN 9:00~17:00)

Sun Sportsland Kutchan (OPEN 9:00~18:00, weekday only)

②Costume Contest

Dress up in disguise! We take your photo and participants vote it!

Winner will be announced on October 23rd on our HP and FB.

TIME: 14：00～15：00

WHERE: Machi no eki "Plat" (North 1 West 2)

FEE: FREE

For updated, please check our Facebook page!