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TOURS & ACTIVITIESRETAIL & SHOPPINGC2p58Black Diamond ToursUPPER HIRAFUE2p58Deep Powder Tours Ski HolidaysUPPER HIRAFUB3p57CocoroyaKUTCHAND3p58Ezo SeafoodsMIDDLE HIRAFUCheck out Niseko’s incredible backcountryor visit Rusutsu, Sapporo Kokusai or Teine Highland. We alsohave a range of backcountry tours to suit your lung capacity.A licensed I.A.T.A international travel agent. Check out ourwebsite for a broad overview of the many ski resorts inJapan that we offer.Located on Kutchan high street, Cocoroya offers a widerange of Japanese antiques, furniture, Kimono and originalhandmade gifts.We also stock a selection of high-qualitypower stone jewellery.We stock seafood for takeout sourced daily from the coast –oysters, King Red Crab, salmon, and more. We also prepareseafood platters and fish and chips.www.blackdiamondtours.comNiseko’s backcountrypowder specialists8am–8pm dailyAbove Proski Demo ShopOpp. The Vale Niseko 090 2054 8687www.deeppowdertours.comThe ultimate ski andsnowboard experience7 days10am–6pm 0136 21 5827www.cocoroya.jpTake home a unique pieceof Japan11.00am–7.30pmOpen every day 0136 23 0008www.ezoseafoods.comNiseko’s seafood supplier7 daysOpen from 4pm 0136 22 3019B4p57Japanese Cultural ToursKUTCHAN/HIRAFUD1p58Niseko Photography ToursUPPER HIRAFUD1p58Fusion Sports ShopHIRAFU AND HANAZONOE3p58Momiji GalleryMIDDLE HIRAFUTours will take you to various cultural attractions in Kutchan:Tea ceremory, Iaido sword demo, Taiko drums, sake-brewerytour and Japanese dinner. ¥5000/¥3000. Departs SeicomartHirafu, ends in Kutchan.From the deepest powder pics to group tours and family shots– Niseko Photography are the local professionals. Book a privatetour and we will capture your priceless holiday memorieswhile you and your friends or family cruise the mountain.Great gear, good value, friendly staff. Fusion provides all youron mountain and après needs. Popular brands like Burton,Oakley, Dakine, The North Face, Volcom and more.Gallery is a mix of stunning photography, renowned Hokkaidoartists, ( working in paint, bronze and plastic), unique antiquesand gifts, postcards and gourmet cookies.... An artful fusion ofold and new, Japanese and Western.www.niseko.co.jp/plat/“Setsubun Ceremony”3rd Feb (Thursday)3–7.30pmDec 28/Jan 9,21/Feb 3,18Bookings essential 0136 23 0222www.nisekophotography.comNiseko’s professionalphotographersGallery: midday–8pmOn the mountain:all day, everyday 0136 22 5764www.hanazononiseko.comGear for the elements at twolocations in NisekoHirafu 8am-9pmHanazono 8.30am-5pm 0136 21 6633(Hirafu) 0136 23 0911(Hanazono)Art and Photo gallery, giftsand antiquesOpen 7 days2–7.30pm 0136 55 8585E1p58Niseko FootUPPER HIRAFUB2p58Niseko MassageMIDDLE HIRAFUD1p58Niseko Photography GalleryUPPER HIRAFUD2p58SakuraUPPER HIRAFUVisit this popular relaxation salon and sample some of our manytreatments. All different styles of massage are avaliable for bodyand feet. 30-minute, 60-minute and 90- minute courses avaliable.Big groups welcome. Also osteopathy and sports injuries.Experienced massage therapists, specialising in oil massagefor recovery and relaxation. Early bird special offers discountedrates for massages before 2pm. From ¥6,000 per hour.Gift vouchers available.Stunning prints and fine art canvas works. Niseko Photography’sgallery is a showcase of beautiful photographyfrom Niseko’s stunning four seasons. We also stock t-shirts,handmade beanies and souvenirs as well.Tucked in behind Paddy McGinty’s, Sakura offers a wideseleciton of gifts including kimonos, geisha hairpins, pottery,paintings, traditional wooden furniture and more.www.grand-hirafu.jp/nisekofootClosest healing relaxationtherapy spot to Centre 4 liftOpen daily11am–10pmFree pickup available 0136 22 1224www.nisekomassage.comSports and relaxation massagein the middle of Hirafu7 Days8am to 8pm 0136 22 0399www.nisekophotography.comPhoto gallery – fine-art printsand souvenirs7 daysmidday–8pm 0136 22 5764www.sakura-niseko.comYour one-stop Japanesesouvenir shopDaily1–7pm in winter 0136 21 7007F1p58NISSHIRAFU AND HANAZONO 308E3p58NOASCMIDDLE HIRAFUB3p58SEKKA STYLE Shop & GalleryMIDDLE HIRAFUD2p58YukaraUPPER HIRAFUNiseko International Snowsports School is designed to assistyour Hanazono/Hirafu snow holiday. With two great locationsand a suite of programs we’ll help you learn new skills, gainconfidence and above all enjoy your time in the powderof Niseko.www.hanazononiseko.comKids are our specialityHirafu and Hanazono8.30am–4pmTicket sales/Kids CentreHirafu and Hanazono 308 0136 21 6688NOASC is Niseko’s premier winter adventure company.We offer ski school (skiing/snowboarding/telemarking) lessonsfor kids through to advanced skiers, powder lessons, mountainguiding, snowshoe tours, CAT skiing, Niseko Explorer Privatetours, kids adventure school, and backcountry tours.www.noasc.comJust Do It adventure tours – anexperience you won’t forget8:00am to 7:00pmAll year round 0136 23 1688A collection of unique photography, antiques and objects d’artselected by Shouya Grigg, the style-impresario behind theSEKKA projects.www.sekkastyle.comYou can never get enough SEKKSY1–7pmClosed Mondays 0908 274 4814Stocking a wide variety of souvenirs, original t-shirts, Hokkaidosweets and more. Remember your holiday and take home asouvenir with you.Reopen on 2nd floor of TozankenAsahikawa Ramen Restaurant7 days9am–10pm0136 23 454653powderlife issue 31 // January 22 to February 4, 2011 www.powderlife.com54powderlife issue 31 // January 22 to February 4, 2011 www.powderlife.com