Guidebook for Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun
Essentials
Arrive Kutchan via train from the Chitose Airport or take a bus to the Hirafu Welcome Center.
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Kutchan Station
4-chōme Minami 3 JōnishiArrive Kutchan via train from the Chitose Airport or take a bus to the Hirafu Welcome Center.
Seicomart Niseko-Hirafu Shop
190 YamadaClosest place for limited groceries
There are 3 grocery stores in Kutchan, about a 10 minute car ride.
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MaxValu Kutchan Shop
1-chōme Minami 11 JōnishiThere are 3 grocery stores in Kutchan, about a 10 minute car ride.
Everything Else
The bus from the Chitose Airport drops you off here!
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Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu
204 YamadaThe bus from the Chitose Airport drops you off here!
New Chitose Airport
All flights come in here.
Nobody really uses Hirafu train station--it's hard to get a taxi from there because it's in the middle of nowhere. Best to come in at Kutchan station.
Hirafu Station
HirafuNobody really uses Hirafu train station--it's hard to get a taxi from there because it's in the middle of nowhere. Best to come in at Kutchan station.
Annupuri ski area of the Niseko United Ski Resort.
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Isakhiwo se-Ski se-Niseko Annupuri Kokusai
485 NisekoAnnupuri ski area of the Niseko United Ski Resort.
Moiwa is a separate lift ticket from the Niseko United Ski Resort. A nice little place.
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Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
448 NisekoMoiwa is a separate lift ticket from the Niseko United Ski Resort. A nice little place.
Hanazono ski area of the Niseko United Ski Resort.
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Niseko HANAZONO Resort
328-36 IwaobetsuHanazono ski area of the Niseko United Ski Resort.
Shopping
Awesome snowboard shop, a must visit to check out nice powder boards!
GENTEMSTICK showroom cafe&gallery
63-25 KabayamaAwesome snowboard shop, a must visit to check out nice powder boards!
Rhythm Japan Niseko
190-1 YamadaThe best place to rent gear!
Sightseeing
Otaru Station
2-chōme-22 InahoA nice little city by the ocean.
Food Scene
Niseko Village area of the Niseko United Ski Resort.
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Hilton Niseko Village
東山温泉Niseko Village area of the Niseko United Ski Resort.
Drinks & Nightlife
NISEKO CRAFT BEER BREWERY & TAPROOM. Great beer. Great food.
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Niseko Brewing
NISEKO CRAFT BEER BREWERY & TAPROOM. Great beer. Great food.
Entertainment & Activities
Great resort, gets a ton of snow. One hour drive from Niseko by car/bus.
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The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido
常盤Great resort, gets a ton of snow. One hour drive from Niseko by car/bus.