New multi-million dollar
Snowsports Centre opens at Hanazono, Niseko Japan
Nihon Harmony Resorts KK (NHR) is proud to
announce the opening of the first building of its envisioned masterplanned
development for Hanazono, Niseko Japan, the new Hanazono 308 Snowsports
Centre. It is history in the making and provides a glimpse of NHR’s dramatic
broader development strategy for the Hanazono area, which is now beginning
to unfold.
Niseko is widely regarded as the snowiest resort
on the globe and now ranks as one of the finest ski destinations in the
world. Niseko is certainly Japan’s most popular winter mecca for
international guests, with large and broad target markets converging from
every continent on earth. Finally, Niseko’s perfect snow conditions now have
a facility to match – the Hanazono 308 Snowsports Centre.
The inspiration for the design of Hanazono 308 is
the soaring peak of Mount Niseko-Annupuri, at 1,308 metres above sea level.
The two sail like structures forming the roof (or peak) of Hanazono 308
unquestionably conjure up images of the majestic mountains of Niseko, while
the extensive use of natural materials throughout the facility ensures an
immediate affinity with the wonderful natural environment of Hanazono.
Hanazono 308 is in fact situated at 308 metres
above sea level, or exactly 1,000 metres below the peak of Mount
Niseko-Annupuri. That means there is exactly 1,000 vertical metres of
non-stop pure, perfect powder, from the very top of Mount Niseko-Annupuri to
the doorstep of Hanazono 308. It is an adventure that can only be found on
the most coveted side of Niseko mountain – the Hanazono side.
The development of Hanazono 308 also heralds the
introduction of a suite of new product initiatives and services for all
levels of alpine sporting and snow enthusiasts at Hanazono this winter:
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Two brand new
covered Magic Carpets – the first ones to be installed in Japan. |
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Opening of the
Niseko International Snowsports School (NISS) at Hanazono,
incorporating a brand new state-of-the-art NISS Kid’s Snowsports
School facility. |
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Brand new retail
and snowsports equipment hire centre. |
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New activities
at the Hanazono Adventure Park:
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Sledding/tobogganing and snow-tubing, all on
groomed and safe dedicated areas. No walking back up the hill –
ride the Magic Carpets! Great fun for people of all ages.
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Snowmobiling – ride your own snowmobile through
the snowy landscape and forest of Hanazono.
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Snow-rafting – a pure adrenaline rush. Take the
ride of your life in a rubber raft towed behind a snowmobile.
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Snow-shoeing – guided nature walks with one of
our expert locals.
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The new 250 seat
Hanazono 308 restaurant. Our famous Kani Rahmen (crab noodles)
remains, while a new menu and new standards of service make Hanazono
308 the only place to eat this winter. |
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Hanazono lifts
will open early at 8.30am this season – guests who start their
skiing day at Hanazono are guaranteed to get first tracks at the
famous Strawberry Fields of Hanazono. |
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Free overnight
ski/snowboard valet service. |
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Completely
re-profiled Silver Dream beginner’s course. Hanazono now has the
best and most comprehensive beginners and children’s terrain and
learning facilities in Niseko. |
A new free shuttle service will operate between
Hirafu and Hanazono all day, every day, approximately every 20 minutes or
so. For the first time, a shuttle service will now operate in upper Hirafu
Village as well as middle and lower Hirafu Village.
Better value with new facilities, more excitement
and an abundance of activities. Come and join us at Hanazono this season.
Hanazono – where nature inspires.
