| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1200 per drink |
| Opening Hours | 14:00 - 22:00 (Winter) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-23-1608 mick@micksniseko.com |
| Notes | Seating 20 Wine, spirits & beer bar Wines available to order |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Niseko on the main street. 167-3 Yamada, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0081 |
Huge selection of wine
During the day, Niseko is a winter wonderland for snowboarders and skiers. During the winter evenings, it’s a great spot to unwind and share a drink with friends and family. Mick’s Bar is a popular bar and one of the bars running through the Niseko circuit. Mick’s bar mainly excels in wine, but they also serve up craft beers, whiskey, sake, and if you are looking for something to nibble on, they have delicious cheeses and cured meats. You can order by the bottle, by the glass, and these wines are also available on order. The friendly owner, Mick, knows his stock and is happy to assist!
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Fantastic cheese platter
The large selection of Mick’s wines come from around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain and another half a dozen more countries. Wines start out at ¥2500 a bottle. After a cold winter day, there are also bottles of sake to warm you up. And of course, what goes better with wine, but with a delicious assortment of cheeses. You can savor a Shiawase Hard Cheddar, Takara Smoked Eden, or a Takara Ash Rolled Cheese, just to name a few. The cheese plate here is highly recommended! Mick’s is a great choice for couples, or for small groups.
| Low Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥6000 - Triple. ¥7000 - Double. ¥10,000 - Single |
| Mid Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥7000 - Triple. ¥8000 - Double. ¥13,000 - Single |
| High Season (Per Person, Per Night) | ¥10,000 - Triple. ¥12,500 - Double. ¥17,000 - Single |
| Arrival | 10:00 check-out 15:00 check-in |
| Contact | (+81) 0136-22-5573 Andrew@theredskihouse.com (for bookings) stay@theredskihouse.com http://www.theredskihouse.com/ |
| Restaurant Kitchen Food | No No Guest Kitchen. (Staff only) Breakfast Available : 7:30 - 9:00am |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Parking | No |
| Notes | 7 rooms up to 15 people maximum Shared bathroom facilities (male & female) Towels, slippers provided Central heating Non smoking Shuttle service available Free local phone calls Coffee facilities |
| Location | Located in central Niseko. Adjacent to Shuttle Bus Stop No.3 Extremely convenient access to and from the slopes. 170-199 Aza Yamada Kutchan-cho 044-0081 Abutu-gun Hokkaido, Japan |
Comfortable rooms
The Red Ski House is a family run bed and breakfast with the aim of providing comfortable western style accommodation within a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the powder heaven that is Niseko, Japan. The Red Ski House is situated in the picturesque middle village area of Hirafu, a quiet part of the village with many good restaurants and bars just a stroll away. Facilities at the lodge include TV and DVD’s in the living room, a selection of books and games, ironing facilities, ski & board equipment room, laundry & drying facilities, luggage storage and hairdryers.
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Shuttle bus
The Red Ski House has a large kitchen for cooking up some meals and a huge dining room area where you can sit, eat, and chat about your day on the snow. During the ski season, a shuttle bus service runs continuously from the lodge to the ski lifts all day. They also have a pick up service from the welcome center, and Kutchan station (booking necessary). Your Australian and Japanese hosts Andrew and Kaori have local knowledge of Niseko and can help with bookings, rental equipment, lessons, and are only too happy to help make your Niseko ski holiday the best ever !
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥50 - ¥40,000 |
| Opening Hours | Year Round - 10:00am - 10:00pm |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | http://www.boarderlineniseko.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BoarderLineNiseko/ |
| Notes | Recycle store Buy and Sell Walk-ins welcome Most major credit cards accepted. |
| Location / Getting There | 34-1 Minami 2 Nishi 1 Kutchan-chō, Abuta-gun, Hokkaidō 044-0032 34-1 南２条西 倶知安町 虻田郡 北海道 044-0032 |
Jackets & Outer Options
Boarder Line Niseko is a second hand / recycle store located just four blocks from the Kutchan train station. With the philosophy of “One persons trash is another’s treasure”, Boarder Line Niseko hopes to not only reduce garbage but create value for both sellers and buyers by having a variety of items available, at various price points.
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Boot Options
While Boarder Line Niseko specialises in skis / snowboards / boots / liners and other snow gear they also have a wide variety of other goods including kids gear, clothing, kids clothes, china and household items. They are open all year round and have a variety of clothing sizes, including large western sizes. And for those looking to unload some gear, Boarder Line Niseko is also always looking to buy second hand goods and would be keen to see what you have to offer.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Winter ¥5,000-¥19,000 Summer ¥5,000-¥9,500 |
| Opening Hours | Year Round - 10:00am - 10:00pm |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | +81(0)50 5539 6707 http://www.zenmassageniseko.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ZenMassageHirafu https://www.instagram.com/zenmassagehirafu/ |
| Notes | Outcall only, no surcharge. Most major credit cards accepted. Summer Special - 50% discount on entire menu except waxing. |
| Location / Getting There | Outcall Only. Locations available - Hirafu, Niseko, Kutchan. |
Top Quality Products
Zen Massage’s goal is to bring high quality spa treatments to clients, in the comfort of their own home. To help achieve this Zen Massage has partnered with ‘Comfort Zone Cosmetics’- an Italian cosmetics brand that prides itself in offering top quality products while still being environmentally aware & responsible. Zen Massage’s highly trained staff are selected for their experience and skill level. They provide massages, full facials, lasting one hour and 15 minutes (Zen Massage believes express 30 min facials are less help for the skin) and body treatments, with scrubs and wrapping. These services allow clients full body relaxation and detox.
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Packages Available
Zen Massage also offers packages for people that really want some pampering. If you’re not going out and would like a full afternoon of relaxation and revitalization, contact them for the fantastic “Pamper Party” package. This package consists of three mini massages to relax the whole body and comes with a glass of champagne and some chocolates, just to spoil the mind! This service is for minimum two people (male or female), so get together with a friend and reserve some luxury time with Zen Massage.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1800 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5113 |
| Notes | Steak restaurant Fresh bread buffet Non smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Various locations throughout Sapporo and Hokkaido |
Steak set with sauce
Ikinari Steak is a huge chain of steak stores that are located throughout Japan, Hokkaido included. There are four stores in Sapporo (check map above), with another four located throughout Hokkaido, in the towns of Asahikawa, Kushiro, and Obihiro (see map below). What makes Ikinari steak such a popular brand, is their diverse menu at affordable prices. Though you may not be getting pricy, thick steaks, you will be getting a decent lunch or dinner, especially if you have a meat craving. 
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Tomato based pasta
As with all Japanese steak sets, you will receive a few vegetables, plus a sauce to dip or pour over your steak (the blue cheese sauce is quite nice for an extra hundred yen). Side dishes include a choice of rice or bread. With Ikinari Steak, you will also be given a small hot plate on which you can sear your steak (after cutting), to your desired texture. All the menus have generally the same choice of cut of meat, though each shop varies slightly in its desserts, and side menus. If you don’t like steaks, then there are pastas and a few alternative dishes on the menu!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-3700 |
| Notes | Mince steak restaurant Seating 40 Non smoking English menu Cards accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Factory shopping centre in the 'Atrium' 4 Chome Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
Ushitei is a delicious chain of restaurants of grilled mince steaks, that are served with a selection of cooked vegetables in an array of sauces to choose from. The Ushitei chain was originally opened in 1981 in Sapporo, under a different name. In the early days, the main ingredient was steak, but since then, the mince steak was added as a “Sauté of Meat” dish. This combination with their special sauces and side dishes makes for a great lunch or dinner.
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When ordering at Ushitei, the mince hamburg steaks range from 150 grams to 350 grams in sizes. The dishes come with a side rice dish. The set menu option comes with a drink and with a soup option. There are a number of soup dishes to choose from, as well as the hamburg sauce. Take your choice of three sauces to dip into. And for an extra couple of hundred yen you can order toppings to add to your dish! The drink menu has juices, coffees, and select beers that will go with your sizzling meal. Enjoy!
