Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshiyasu Awatsuji) has launched large-scale restaurant renovations at three ski resorts this season: Niseko Tokyu Gran Hirafu (Hokkaido), Hunter Mountain Shiobara (Tochigi), and Tambara Ski Park (Gunma). The upgrades introduce new services and significantly expanded dining options.
Tambara's "ON&OFF" restaurant has undergone its first complete renovation in 11 years, expanding to 535 seats. Hunter Mountain has refreshed two restaurants in its center house with "Hunter Color" theming, adding 106 seats and introducing premium services. At Gran Hirafu, two new restaurants have opened: the 240-seat brewery restaurant "POWDERHOOD RESTAURANT & TAPROOM" and the 380-seat scenic restaurant "NEST813" with panoramic views. Existing restaurants have also enhanced their menus and services to deliver dining experiences that surpass typical slope-side fare.
Cross-Resort Restaurant Renovations at Three Tokyu Resorts & Stay Snow Resorts
Tokyu Resorts & Stay views "food as the core of the guest experience" and has undertaken cross-resort restaurant renovations at three ski facilities. The improvements focus on utilizing local ingredients, offering space options for different occasions, and dramatically increasing seating capacity to achieve both "stress-free comfort" and "excitement."
At Hunter Mountain Shiobara, stylish interior renovations have been completed alongside the launch of "Hunter Mountain Premium Series" for enhanced slope experiences. Tambara Ski Park's first major renovation in 11 years has created spaces more suitable for groups and families. Niseko Tokyu Gran Hirafu offers diverse menu lineups in luxury spaces overlooking grand panoramas, positioning "food" as a highlight of the stay equal to skiing.
Tambara Ski Park: First Major Restaurant Renovation in 11 Years
Floor Space Doubled, Expanded to 535 Seats, with Web Reservations to Reduce Seating Wait Stress
Restaurant "ON&OFF" has undergone its first complete renovation since 2014. The floor space has expanded to approximately 790 square meters (about double), and seating has increased from 290 to 535 seats. Previously, on weekends and holidays, seat shortages meant some guests couldn't ski because they needed to save seats, while others rushed through meals to free up tables. The introduction of a reservation service allows guests to enjoy lunch and breaks at their preferred times without worrying about crowding.
"Raised Tatami Seating" Debuts for Families with Small Children
"ON&OFF" is accessible without using lifts and is conveniently located near the Kids Park. The renovation includes new "raised tatami seating" perfect for families with small children. These all-day reserved special seats allow guests to remove shoes and relax, and can be reserved online. Counter seating has also been installed for those waiting for family members, allowing guests to choose seating based on their needs for a more comfortable and enjoyable snow resort experience.
Restaurant Information
- Restaurant: ON&OFF
- Operating period: Until May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday) (planned)
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (L.O. 3:00 PM) *Reserved seating available 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Reserved seat fees: Window BOX seats ¥3,000/day (1 booth, 4 seats + drink bar included), Raised tatami seats ¥5,000/day (1 booth, 4 seats + drink bar included)
- Reservations: Web reservations
Hunter Mountain Shiobara: Premium Services Launch & "Hunter Color" Themed Renovation
"Hunter Mountain Premium Series" Launches to Ensure a Comfortable Day
On busy weekends, parking lots, rentals, and restaurants all experience high demand, resulting in significant guest wait times. To address the situation where day-trip visitors experience reduced skiing time due to increased waiting, the "Premium Series" launched this season.
① Reserved Parking
Reserve a parking space directly in front of the center house. Guaranteed parking and time savings ensure a stress-free morning start.
- Fee: ¥2,000 per vehicle (separate ¥1,000 parking fee required on weekends/holidays)
- Vehicle types: Regular cars / Light vehicles
- Reservations: Web reservations (until same day / first-come 50 vehicles)
② Premium Set
A set of four benefits that upgrades slope time into a premium experience.
[Benefit 1] All-inclusive light meals and drinks at the exclusive lounge at the gondola summit station
[Benefit 2] Access to the gondola "priority lane" to reduce wait times
[Benefit 3] "First Cruising Experience" to ski pristine snow 10 minutes before regular opening
[Benefit 4] If arriving by car, reserved parking is available (separate ¥1,000 parking fee required)
Fee: Adults ¥8,000 / Elementary school and under ¥4,000 (lift tickets not included)
Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until March 1 (Sunday)
Reservations: Web reservations (until 3:00 PM the day before)
③ Premium Rental
Advance web reservations enable zero-wait rentals. All rental items are prepared in advance in a dedicated locker, ensuring smooth check-in with no worries about size shortages.
- Fee: Regular rental fee + ¥3,000 per person
- Reservations: Web reservations (until 2 days before)
④ Restaurant Reserved Seats
Dedicated seating is available in "Big Apple." Advance web reservations guarantee a 6-person table even during peak times.
- Fee: ¥6,000 per table
- Reservations: Web reservations (until same day)
⑤ Kamakura Hot Pot Experience
Enjoy warm hot pot cuisine inside a kamakura (snow hut) that excites both adults and children.
- Fee: ¥20,000 per kamakura (maximum 4 people)
- Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from February 7 (Saturday) to March 22 (Sunday)
- Reservations: Web reservations (until 2 days before)
Two Restaurants Add 106 Seats with Stylish "Hunter Color" Spaces
Restaurants "Big Apple" and "Vovo Meta Meta" in the center house have undergone major renovations themed around "Hunter Color." The stylish new interiors feature a combined 106 additional seats across both restaurants, creating spaces where more guests can relax comfortably even during peak times.
The renovations have also introduced delicious new slope-side fare to warm up cold bodies. Menu offerings include Tochigi's local B-grade gourmet "Soup Yakisoba," tender pork "Lurou Rice," and ramen supervised by the renowned Kitakata ramen shop "Kiichi," providing abundant options for everyone from adults to children.
Restaurant Information
- Restaurants: Big Apple and Vovo Meta Meta
- Operating period: Big Apple until May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday) (planned), Vovo Meta Meta until March 15, 2026 (Sunday)
- Hours: Big Apple 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (L.O. food items 3:00 PM / drinks 3:30 PM), Vovo Meta Meta 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Official website: https://www.hunter.co.jp/winter/
Niseko Tokyu Gran Hirafu: Two New Restaurants and Three Existing Restaurant Renewals
Two new restaurants have opened, and three existing restaurants have renewed their menus. Each restaurant showcases diverse menu lineups highlighting Hokkaido ingredients. The five facilities offer a combined total of over 1,400 seats, addressing the long-standing issue of restaurant crowding. The newly opened "POWDERHOOD RESTAURANT & TAPROOM" at ALPEN NODE at the base is available until 11:00 PM for nighttime dining. "NEST813," newly established on the second floor of the Ace Gondola summit station, offers premium menu options and spectacular views of Mount Yotei, delivering an elevated dining experience.
The three existing restaurants have also renewed their menus to feature lineups that showcase Hokkaido's finest products to the world. Each restaurant offers a differentiated dining experience, providing guests with the pleasure of choosing "which restaurant to visit" based on their mood. The resort continues to evolve beyond simple "slope-side food," with "dining" itself becoming a primary reason to visit.
Ski Resorts Operated by Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd.
Niseko Tokyu Gran Hirafu
- Operating period: November 29, 2025 (Saturday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday) (planned)
- Location: 1-2-9-1 Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
- Access: 94 km / approximately 120 minutes from Sapporo via National Route 230 through Nakayama Pass
- Official website: https://www.grand-hirafu.jp/
Hunter Mountain Shiobara
- Operating period: November 29, 2025 (Saturday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday) (planned)
- Location: Yumoto Shiobara Aza Maekuro, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture
- Access: 29 km from Tohoku Expressway / Nishi-Nasuno Shiobara IC
- Official website: https://www.hunter.co.jp/winter/
Tambara Ski Park
- Operating period: November 29, 2025 (Saturday) to May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday) (planned)
- Location: Tambara Plateau, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture
- Access: 19 km from Kan-Etsu Expressway / Numata IC
- Official website: https://www.tambara.co.jp/winter/
Tangram Ski Circus
- Operating period: December 20, 2025 (Saturday) to March 29, 2026 (Sunday) (planned)
- Location: 3575-8 Kokai, Shinano-machi, Kamiminochi-gun, Nagano Prefecture
- Access: 10 km from Joshin-Etsu Expressway / Shinano-machi IC
- Official website: https://www.tangram.jp/ski/
Ski Jam Katsuyama
- Operating period: December 20, 2025 (Saturday) to April 5, 2026 (Sunday) (planned)
- Location: 170-70 Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture
- Access: 14 km from Chubu Jukan Expressway / Katsuyama IC
- Official website: https://www.skijam.jp/winter/
