developments planned

Development projects in the Niseko area are scheduled to proceed from this Spring as planned:

• Construction on Shiki, next to the Mountain Side Palace, has already begun. 
• The Hotel Scot demolition is on schedule to make space for The Rocks development. 
• Construction on the M Hotel on Momiji-zaka Street has begun.

In preparation for Grand Hirafu’s fiftieth anniversary, a number of exciting projects are slated to begin around upgrading the Hirafu gondola. Upgrades include:

• An 8-person cabin (replacing the 4-person cabins)
• Speed boost – the whole trip will now be only five minutes
• Renovated building

Additionally, a new ski centre will be built next door, complete with restaurant, ski school, rentals, and ski shop. A new kids’ space will be constructed, as well. When the first ski guests arrive later this year, there will certainly be new and exciting changes.