Niseko Summer
A locals guide for things to do and see in Niseko Japan.
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Milk Kobo Higashiyama
Posted on June 27th, 2009 No commentsOne of the more popular summer tour destinations in Niseko is Milk Kobo in Higashiyama,(on the road to Niseko Hilton).
Milk Kobo
Using fresh milk from their own farm, Milk Kobo’s goal is to provide “safe and tasty produce with a smile.”
Choux creme (cream puffs)
Milk Kobo is well known in Japan for its delicious ice-cream, yoghurt drink, puddings, cakes and my personal favourite, choux creme.
Horse riding at Milk Kobo
In the main building you can buy freshly made ice-cream, choux creme and cakes. There is a small cafe and a couple of shops selling glassware and local produce. In summer there are scenic fields of flowers and it’s a great spot to photograph Mt Youtei.
Summertime Milk Kobo
For those with a sweet tooth coming to ski Niseko in winter, you will be happy to know that Milk Kobo is open year round 10am-6pm.
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Niseko View Plaza
Posted on June 25th, 2009 1 commentThe Niseko View Plaza, located on route 5 just outside of Niseko town is a Michi no Eki (Road Sation). There are around 900 of these road side rest areas in Japan.
Local governments often use Michi no Eki to represent and promote tourism. Michi no Eki range from restrooms only to those with shops selling local specialties. Some Michi no Eki even have camping grounds, hot spring, parks and a wide range of services. Interestingly most do not have gas stations.
The Niseko View Plaza Michi no Eki offers some of the freshest and best value locally grown vegetables in the Niseko area. Much cheaper prices than you’ll find anywhere else in the area.
To get there from Hirafu village, drive along route 343 until you get to the T intersection past the flashing lights going to Hilton Niseko village. Turn left at the T Intersection, go over the big bridge, through Niseko town. Then you’ll see a service station called Hokuren on your right. The Niseko view plaza is right opposite this service station.
We visited the plaza last weekend and got a weeks worth of veggies, here are some photos of what was on offer.
Niseko asparagus, broccoli etc
Niseko fresh produce in June at View plaza
Mt Yotei from Niseko view plaza