Ski, then ALPEN NODE, an onsen and Genghis Khan BBQ: a winter day in Hirafu

Powder in the morning, a drink at the new ALPEN NODE by the gondola, an outdoor bath facing Mt Yotei, and Genghis Khan BBQ in Kutchan at night.

checked 2026-09-29

1. 1

   Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu

   about 240 min

   First chair. Lift tickets, hours and night skiing change through the season, so check the official site. On snowy days, spare gloves and goggles help.

2. 2

   ALPEN NODE

   about 60 min

   Opened in December 2025 next to the Hirafu Welcome Centre, right in front of the Ace Gondola, with a restaurant and taproom. Hirafu's first craft brewery started pouring in February 2026.

3. 3
   Yukoro Onsen

   about 90 min

   A day onsen that opened in 2025, with an outdoor bath facing Mt Yotei and a wooden sauna. Prices differ between summer and winter.

4. 4
   Jingisukan Eijin Kutchan

   about 90 min

   Dinner at a Genghis Khan specialist near Kutchan Station — fresh, never-frozen lamb. Take a car or taxi from Hirafu.