NISADE Chairman Jonathan Martin enjoys the moment at the opening ceremony three weeks ago.

NISADE President Kal Bragg, thanks sincerely the construction partners whose have shown committment to the project throughout and placed their confidence in NISADE that we could deliver on our objectives.

Jonathan Martin bows respectfully to Shibata San, the former owner of Snow Universe, the ski-in ski-out onsen hotel which stood on the spot of The Vale Niseko being been demolished just 18 months ago to make way for NISADE’s masterplan project. Several timbers were rescued from the old hotel and have been used to make the reception desk and onsen door - much to the surprise and delight of Shibata San.

Several Shacho (CEOs) of our partner firms smash open an enormous sake barrel to start the evenings festivities.

Sake to glasses for all the 140plus invitees in attentendance.

Amongst many flowers in water we received from members of the local business community (as is custom in Japan when a new business opens in an area) we received some flowers in ice, which still grace our ain entrance today.

Jonathan and Kal blessing the completed building with local Shinto priest, Project Architects Hokkaido Nikken Sekkei and Builder Nakayama Gumi.

The crowd were wowed by a very unique tribal dance from an authentic Ainu tribe. The Ainu are the indiginous tribe of Hokkaido, and feature in much of the comissioned artwork through the building. We were honored to have the tribes chief come with his tribe and partake in our opening cermemony.

The partying truly began after a powerful 12 person Japanese Taiko drumming performance accompanied by an exciting fire spinning performance. After property tours of stunning condominiums upstairs, an open bar and three course meal at the polished and professional Vale Bar & Grill (VBG) went down a treat with all.

NISADE staff at the party, proudly wearing their uniforms, excited about welcoming out guests to Niseko this winter!

Niseko’s new ski-in ski-out property The Vale Niseko is less than 2 weeks from its grand opening. NISADE Chairman Jonathan Martin takes you inside the designer lobby and bar area to show you present the final project update on the construction of our flagship Niseko development.

The super efficient Niseko powder provided a fantastic open day for this years season kick off.

Niseko properties have been blanketed the past week with around two feet of powder - topped off with sunshine and Yen2000 lifts tickets, many a local were grinning ear to ear.

Niseko accommodation in peak season is looking very close to full in many parts of the village. This season looks set to be a blinder with at least three new bars opening in the top village, two new apartment complexes and a host of new guest services.

Ski-in Ski-out, The Vale Niseko lies just a few metres away from the ace family chairlift at the base of the Family Ski Run in Hirafu.

Just weeks before construction completion, workmen work on the glass balconies looking up the ski run.

The family ski run as seen during Autumn from the “01 Series” properties in The Vale Niseko.

The Vale Niseko, the largest residential development in the Hirafu VIllage has become a new landmark development in Niseko.

Exterior style compliments interior luxury.

Mount Yotei as seen from the 05 Series and 06 Series properties in The Vale Niseko.

The 05, 04, 03 and 02 Series properties were designed to maximise views to the stunning Mt Yotei.

The Vale Niseko has all construction hands on deck - the snow is cleared and the driveway slabs have just been completed.

Progress is full steam ahead with works now being seen above ground with the scaffolding of level two in the midst of going up.

With the entry level complete last year and the snow cleared, we can now walk the lobby, restaurant, main onsen (Japanese natural hot spring baths), reception, outdoor pool and apres terrace areas.