Published date: May 13, 2025
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Experience of the stay
Since it was the boundary between the ski season and the golf season, I would not recommend visiting during the Golden Week if that is the main attraction for you, but there is an athletic course that would be suitable for families with children. For me, the view of Mount Yotei was the ultimate relaxation, and my time spent exploring the surroundings and connecting with nature was fulfilling. The dining street in the ski area (Niseko Yo) had just finished winter operations, and everything except for the ramen shop was closed, but the lighting enhanced the village's ambiance. The lounge on the first floor had coffee available for gold members. There was lemon water for general members. Hilton members can use Wi-Fi for free, and it's the same as other hotels in that you can join on the same day. The restaurant discount wasn’t applicable for dinner on May 5, but there were services like individual servings of sashimi and over 40% off breakfast the next morning. There was a BGM button on the radio menu at the bedside, and when I tried it, the selection was refined, prompting me to Google search for it multiple times. The partial view of Mount Yotei from my room was lovely, but the primeval forest and the golf course below (designed by Arnold Palmer) were spectacular, and I understood why it was previously the Prince Hotel. Hilton acquired a great property here. I thought it was a brilliant decision to sell the Hilton at Otaru Park Hotel and buy this one. The opening of the Ritz-Carlton nearby also reflects their serious investment in this Niseko Village.
Experiences during the trip
I wanted to revisit the restaurant with the view of Mount Yotei that I previously visited with my parents, so I chose the Hilton Niseko Village, which offers a shuttle bus service. The shuttle bus that travels back and forth between the station and the hotel also stops at the Milk Factory area where the restaurant is located. Departing from the JR Teine station near my brother's house, I arrived in Kutchan in about two hours, including a transfer in Otaru. Due to the shuttle bus schedule not perfectly aligning, I took a taxi to the Milk Factory, had a late lunch at the restaurant PRATIVO, and then took the 15:45 bus back to the hotel. The taxi fare was 4,900 yen, but I had an enjoyable conversation with the driver, which I considered part of the travel experience. There was no need for a reservation as taxis were waiting at the stand in front of the station, ready to take passengers upon arrival. It takes about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from the Milk Factory to the hotel, so if you take the first bus in the morning or plan to stay for two nights, you might be able to make some detours during your bus travels.
The extension of the Shinkansen is planned for several years into the future, but they say it has become a difficult construction project due to the bedrock around Kutchan. I took a picture of the area under construction as a memento. Perhaps the stars above are shining through this area⭐️