Events
Ended July 4th-5th
HIRAFU Opening Festa
As the gondola soars in the sky, try out various activities at sample sessions and special booths. With everything from pickleball to workshops, performances, and a prize draw, mark the start of summer in Niseko with great experiences at great prices.
Overview
| Dates | July 4th (Sat) - 5th (Sun), 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM *Events may be canceled due to weather conditions or other reasons. *Please check each activity's operating hours on its respective page. |
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| Venue | Ace Gondola Base Plaza |
Event Overview
Activities
Visitors can try out popular activities, including a sample course from NAC Adventure Park and the trending sport of pickleball. And the fun doesn’t stop there—beginner-friendly workshops and road biking tours setting off from Hirafu are also available.
Summer Gondola (Free)
Leaving the ground behind, we took a gondola straight up to the mountaintop.
Enjoy a special moment surrounded by breathtaking scenery and crisp, clean air, with Mount Yotei right before your eyes.
This is the easiest summer adventure in Niseko that anyone can enjoy.
Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th, 2026 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
*Event will proceed in case of rain/cancelled in case of severe weather
NAC Adventure Park Sample Session
Try out a sample course free of charge!
Every day 10:00 AM~, 11:00 AM~, 1:00 PM~, 2:00 PM~, 3:00 PM~
Each session has a limited capacity and lasts approximately 30-40 minutes.
Pickleball
Easy to learn and play, it’s no wonder pickleball is creating so much buzz.
Rally withfriends and family in the outdoors.
Free sample session
Road bike tour
Enjoy the rural scenery and sightseeing spots of Niseko by bicycle!
We will be holding a road bike tour starting from Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU.
Why not take a stroll around popular spots while enjoying the pleasant breeze?
Reservations required: Click here for reservations and details.
Rafting & SUP Sample Session
Embrace the spirit of summer and get a taste of the rafting and river SUP experience in a giant pool!
NAC Workshop
String Keychain Making
Design your very own keychain in this popular beginner-friendly workshop!
(Time per session: 10 minutes)
Birdcall Making
Carve your own birdcall and replicate the sounds of wildlife in a nature inspired workshop ideal for families!
(Time per session: 10 minutes)
Performances
July 4th (Sat) Koryu Yotei Taiko ①10:00 AM~ ②11:30 AM~
July 5th (Sun) Alphorn Performance ① 10:00 AM ② 12:00 PM ③ 2:00 PM
Prize Draw Entry
(1) Ride the Summer Gondola
(2) Take part in an activity
・ Mountain biking/mountain carting/road biking/pickleball/adventure park/rafting, etc.
・NAC sample sessions (rafting/bouldering) and workshops
(3) Spend ¥1,000 or more at one of the following restaurants:
・ NEST813
・ POWDERHOOD