Author: Stu Buckland

Summer stays at Shinka now 10% OFF!

View of Mount Yotei covered in luscious green trees as seen from the balcony of Shinka in Niseko.

The Niseko Classic is rolling through town from June 12th to 15th, and Shinka puts you just a few minutes walk from the action, perfect for riders and spectators. With 10% off this summer, there’s no better time to lock in your summer holidays. There’s also summer availability at Yukisawa,…

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Mishima San’s Shibazakura Garden – Kutchans Colourful Corner

A wide, vibrant field of pink and white moss phlox (shibazakura) in full bloom stretches across the foreground, with scattered visitors walking through the garden. In the background, Mount Yotei rises under a clear blue sky. Tall green trees frame the edges of the scene.

If you’ve only visited Niseko in the winter, you might be surprised to learn that one of its most photographed spots blooms in early summer. Just a short walk from JR Kutchan Station, this hillside garden spans over 4,000 square metres and bursts into colour each year with vibrant moss…

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