What Niseko’s summer of 2015 has lacked in terms of sunshine it has made up for in terms of progress. Quite literally everywhere you look there is a construction project going on some big some large some dauntingly huge. 

One that can’t be missed on the road into Hirafu is Irenka, which translates as Utopia in the Ainu language.  This heavenly development boasts parks, ponds and promises plots for hotels and other large-scale accommodation along with residential properties and other commercial interests and opportunities.  Potential developers are sure to make the most of this exciting opportunity that boasts a 6 story maximum height restriction and impressive 25 hectare area.

In central Hirafu things are just as busy with new developments popping up on very corner. Not least being the latest addition to Holiday Niseko portfolio Flow, an exciting, new and stylishly appointed apartment complex boasting incredible views of Yotei, welcoming 2 bedroom apartments and convenient studio units.

More on Flow here.

In other Holiday Niseko construction news, the view from the office has also improved or more accurately the view from Hirafu Zakka with the removal of those ubiquitous power lines from the Seicomart / Bakery corner all the way to the Alpen. These are now safely underground ground leaving us with vastly improved views of the Hirafu slopes. 

On the road out of Hirafu one can’t help but notice AYA a ski in ski out hotel of grandiose proportions and promise. This one will be big folks and feature a wide array of accommodation, onsens, an art gallery, a fitness center and much more.Unfortunately we’ll have to wait until the 2016/17 winter for this one.

2015 is undoubtedly the year for progress here in Hirafu and is most certainly a sign of great things to come. Investment opportunities are definitely on the increase here and maybe this is the year for you to see what all the fuss is about.