Little do many of the winter ski revelers know that Niseko is only a 45 minutes drive to the coast Being on a small island, you have two coasts to choose from, the Sea of Japan or Pacfic Ocean.

Both areas are beautiful in their unique rugged way.  The Japanese coastline is a sight for any visitor - vertical cliffs, unbelievably deep forest greens and super clear water.

On the Sea of Japan side, the fishing is unbelievable. A key spot is Shakotan, about 1.5hrs drive from Niseko. The bed and breakfast (a Ryokan called Uni-Ya) there is owned by a local fisherman who serves up the best sushi I would say in all of Hokkaido. Fish are caught at 6am and on your plate by lunch - the ultimate in fresh sushi.

Many current Niseko property owners are making their way up in summer to experience the green side of Niseko and its surrounding areas.

Pic: Coastal Shakotan.

From today to July 15, Niseko Alpine Developments [ Nisade ] will open it’s onsen and pool in The Vale Niseko free.

The perfect warmdown after a hard workout in the Bunker Gym (basement level of The Vale) or just simply relax and enjoy an age old Japanese tradition. The water at this Niseko onsen are about as pure as they come - full of healing minerals, the natrium rich experience is a truly unique way to unwind.

Daily 4 to 6pm.

For further infomation call Niseko Alpine Developments on 136 22 0058.

Tri-weekly in The Bunker Gym.

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes.

reservations@nisade.com for details.

Niseko property purchasers looking to invest in the ski-in ski-out Vale Niseko need to get in quick before June 30 2010 re-pricing to secure best pricing.

Nisade will be retracting property sales over summer, to release and re launch with new 2010/11 winter pricing later this year.

For those parties currently interested we urge you to contact Jonathan on jonathan@nisade.com or call +81 136 22 0038 to ensure you get in before the re-pricing and secure the last of the ski in ski out luxury apartments in Niseko.

With yet another apartment sale last week, Nisade is proud it’s keystone building, The Vale Niseko, is showing such strong demand through the four seasons.

Buyers, traditionally buying during winter periods only, are now visiting Niseko scoping the alpine summer for property buys. The Vale Niseko has hosted many a purchaser this summer already and with the onsen, private onsens and pool - what better way to enjoy the summer greenery.

There are only a handful of ski-in ski-out apartments available. Now is the best time to secure this iconic Niseko building before the next season winter prices set in.

The Vale Niseko lobby and concierge desk. Taken by famous Sapporo Architectural Photographer Masahide Sato.