Local Events
Information about local events in the Niseko area during the summer.
Niseko Yotei Fun Ride
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This event has been devised to allow participants to enjoy the serenity of Niseko’s vast natural surroundings while cycling around Mt Yotei. The 3 courses are set so that all from beginner to advantages can enjoy and participate that matches to their own level.
Date: TBA
Entry period: TBA
Location: Hokkaido Niseko Area / Kutchan town, Kyowa town, Rankoshi town, Niseko town
Website: https://nisekofunride.com/
Strider Enjoy Cup 2022 Niseko Stage
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Strider is a small bike that can intuitively controlled by kicking the ground with foot which is most suitable vehicle for 2 to 5 years old children. Strider Enjoy Cup is a staged event that children can have fun with the Strider and it is held all over in Japan including Niseko.
Check the past Niseko stage event HERE.
Date: July, 2022
Entry period: TBA (entry may close before the date if it reaches the maximum capacity)
Location: Niseko Grand Hirafu (Free carparks)
Website (Japanese): https://www.stridernisekoproject.com/
12th Niseko Hanazono Hill Climb 2022
The course is almost 16km of climbing and the climbs include 617m elevation at an average grade of 4.6%. There are a number of categories ranging from elite to beginner and the focus of the event is on participation. The Niseko Hanazono hill climb race has been taking a place with the Kutchan Jagata-matsuri (the local festival) where awards ceremony is held and which you can enjoy after the race!
Date: August, 2022
Entry period: TBA (entry may close before the date if it reaches the maximum capacity)
Location: Kutchan town
Website: http://www.nisekohillclimb.com/
NISEKO GRAVEL 2022
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Gravel road bike, which can ride in all kinds of road conditions, attract cyclists worldwide, have become widely popular overseas and are also attracting a lot of attention in Japan. "Niseko Gravel" is a ride event which you can experience the magnificent nature of Hokkaido, a new kind of riding experience, with a hybrid ride on paved and gravel(forest, farm roads, unpaved roads).
Date: September, 2022
Entry period: TBA (entry may close before the date if it reaches the maximum capacity)
Location: Kutchan town
Website: https://www.nisekogravel.com/?...