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The Niseko feature that was broadcast on NHK International Broadcasting's "Wild Hokkaido!" will be rebroadcast on NHK Hokkaido Broadcasting from 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, .

A Canadian mother and daughter experience the leisure and natural attractions of the Niseko area.
Please come and experience the charm of summer in Niseko!

*You can also watch the program online by clicking the link in the photo above.

Our original postcards are now on sale at the i -Center in JR Kutchan.

Additional locations will be added as needed.

The postcards feature seasonal scenes of Niseko Kutchan with Mt Yotei

Price: 400 yen per set of 4 (tax included)

■JR Kutchan i-Center
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: No holidays
Inquiries: TEL 0136-22-3344/Mail:[email protected]

Hirafu Festival is an annual summer festival held in Niseko Kutchan-cho, Hokkaido.

This year, the festival will be held for two days, and the Mochimaki (rice cake making) and Chambara (sword fighting) contests will be held again!

・Mochimaki with gorgeous prizes!
・Authentic "Syateki" "chanbara"
・Music and live performances by local artists
・Kids will love the trampoline!
・Niseko Gourmet Carnival" featuring over 20 of the Niseko area's most popular restaurants!
・Yotei Daiko and Fireworks will provide the finale to the festival!

Date : Aug 18 (Fri)　15:00-21:00
　　 Aug 19 (Sat) 11:00-21:00　
Venue: Sun Sports Land Kutchan
Admission: Free

【Attention】
This year, the parking lot has been changed from 【Hirafu Parking Lot 1】 to 【Hirafu Parking Lot 2 (under the gondola)】. Please be careful not to make a mistake.

This year's Jaga Festival will be held on the street in front of Kutchan Station for the first time in four years!
The Niseko HANAZONO HILL CLIMB will also be held on the same day!

Dates: August 5-August 6
Venue: Kutchan Station Street
Noryo Fireworks :August 6 19:30 - 20:00

In case of light rain, the event may be cancelled in case of stormy weather

Inquiry
Kutchan Town Tourism and Commerce Section
TEL 0136-56-8012

■Precautions

・All Skybus services will be rerouted to the north on August 5 and 6.
・The bus will not stop at "Machi no Eki Plat (Niseko Night Bus)" on August 5 and 6.
・Please be forewarned that delays are expected.