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April 30, 2024
By Clarence

Setsu Spring: What is Happening in May in Niseko?

By Clarence

The winter season may be ending but there are still plenty of things to do in and around Niseko as we welcome spring. Enjoy a month of music, flowers, and fireworks by checking out our list of events happening in and around Niseko this month of May.

In Setsu

Jazz Night

3 May 2024

Listening to live music with a glass of wine in hand is the perfect way to spend a spring evening and Jazz Night at the Lounge Bar by Park90 in Setsu is exactly where you can do it. On 3 May, Happy Hour drinks will be served accompanied by a special live performance by the Shiraki Shigeru Quartet, Kutchan’s very own local jazz band.

In and Around Niseko

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom during Golden Week

29 April - 5 May 2024

A major holiday period in Japan, Golden Week is the perfect time for families and friends to travel and have fun this spring - especially in Niseko. Due to the climate, cherry blossoms in Niseko bloom later than the rest of the country, and this year it’s forecasted for the sakura trees to reach full bloom just in time for Golden Week - making Niseko the perfect place to enjoy and admire these gorgeous flowering trees during this long holiday vacation. Makkari Shrine, Miyayama, and Lake Toya are just some of the best cherry blossom viewing spots near Niseko.

Golden Week Special Fireworks Festival

3 - 5 May 2024

Another special event to look out for during the Golden Week is the Fireworks Festival in Rusutsu Resort. Held during the Golden Week weekend, the event is a celebration to welcome the green season in Niseko, treating guests to a spectacular display of about a thousand fireworks synchronized to music.

Mr. Mishima's Shibazakura Garden

25 May - 10 June 2024

Spring is still vibrant and thriving even in the later weeks of May when the shibazakura starts blooming in Mr. Mishima’s Garden in Kutchan. Privately owned by Mr. Kazuo Mishima, visitors can admire the carpet of flowers in varying shades of pink, surrounded by yellow rape blossoms, with a gorgeous view of Mt. Yotei in the background.

Photo Credit: Toyako Onsen Tourist Association

43rd Toyako Long Run Fireworks Festival

28 April - 31 October 2024

Almost an hour away by car from Nisetsu is Lake Toya, famous for its stunning scenery and numerous spa resorts. It is also home to the 187-day fireworks display, the Toyako Long Run Fireworks Festival. The event will run from 28 April to 31 October 2024 where visitors can enjoy a 20-minute fireworks display just by the lakeside.

May marks the end of the ski season and the start of Niseko’s quieter and relaxing atmosphere before gearing up again for the summer. Stay at Setsu Niseko with our special summer offers and experience a different side of Niseko.