Kutchan
Kutchan, located 50 Km west from Sapporo, on the foot of Mt. Yotei, is known to be one of the heaviest snowfall towns in Hokkaido. Its history began about 120 years ago when the first pioneers settled in 1892. Enjoy your relaxing time in this new-old town with nostalgia feeling.
- JR Kutchan station 9 minutes walk
- Supermarket 6 minutes walk
- Convenience store 8 minutes walk
Trekking
Niseko Annupuri (1,308m above sea level)
1.5 hours from Goshiki Onsen
Niseko Iwaonupuri (1,116m above sea level)
1 hour from Goshiki Onsen
Goshiki Onsen-Onuma-Shinsennuma Course
3 hours from Goshiki Onsen.
Yotei (elevation 1,898m)
Mt.Yotei（1,898m）Mt. Yotei is for hardy hiker. Guides can be arranged on request. There is Hangetsuko lake hiking course at the entry point of Mt. Yotei trail.
Onsen/Hot spring
Niseko Goshiki Onsen
Popular Onsen for its rustic atmosphere. 20 minutes drive from the hostel (summer).
goshiki-onsen.com
Niseko Yukichichibu Onsen:
Onsen here outwell below their bath tabs. It is selected as one of the three greatest secret hot springs in Japan. 30 minutes drive from the hostel.
www.town.rankoshi.hokkaido.jp/yukichichibu
Museum
Kutchan Natural History Museum（倶知安風土館 Kutchan Fudokan ）
Introduces history and culture of the town and nature around Mt. Yotei and Niseko area.
10 minutes drive from the hostel Natural History Museum Kutchan
Winter activities
Ski area around Niseko
These are world-famous ski resorts. Foreign investments have grown in this area recently that made these resorts truly international. Free shuttle bus is operated between the resorts. 10 minutes drive to Hanazono ski resort from the hostel.
Niseko Grand Hirafu
Municipal Asahigaoka Ski Resort
This good unknown ski slope is recommended for families and beginners. There are cross-country ski course and sleds area. 5 minutes walk from the hostel.
https://www.town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp/culture-sports / sports-shisetsu / asahigaoka-ski /