Cheat Sheet: Niseko’s Newest Dining Spots to Know

From intimate cocktail bars to kitchens led by Michelin-starred chefs, Niseko’s dining scene just keeps raising the bar, blending Hokkaido’s pristine local produce with world-class culinary talent.

This season, prepare to feast on everything from sleek pop-ups and cosy shabu-shabu joints to elegant sushi counters and contemporary Italian trattorias. Whether you’re here for après-ski bites or a multi-course indulgence, Niseko has something to satisfy every craving.

Here’s our roundup of the latest restaurants and bars to know in Niseko this winter.

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From Bali’s sun-kissed coasts of Canggu and Uluwatu comes MASONRY. Japan. With a focus on Mediterranean-style sharing plates, the 60-seater restaurant celebrates wood-fired creations and produce-driven simplicity with locally sourced ingredients from Hokkaido and the smoky depth of Binchotan charcoal cooking.

Enjoy the venue’s prime slopeside position in the Niseko Kyo ski-in ski-out condotel, located in Upper Hirafu. A la carte and multi-course menus are available in the lunch and dinner service; Niseko Kyo guests enjoy exclusive access to the breakfast menu.

WHERE: 4-CHOME-3-2 NISEKO HIRAFU 1 JO, KUTCHAN

RESERVATIONS: 080-594-015-06 or TABLECHECK

From the award-winning creators of Tokyo Confidential, Niseko Confidential brings an urban touch to the slopes. This stylish pop-up bar is a haven for cocktail enthusiasts, featuring expertly crafted drinks and an indulgent Furano A5 Wagyu course menu to match. Whether you’re winding down after a day on the slopes or having an intimate celebration, Niseko Confidential strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated flavours and a laid-back après-ski vibe.

WHERE: 1-3-20, Niseko Hirafu, 2-jo 1-chome

RESERVATIONS: 070-3311-7260 or nisekoconfidential.com

Known for his Michelin-starred establishment in Sapporo, Chef Hironori Sato brings his signature Japanese modern French cuisine, Méli Mélo, to Niseko with unique dishes that showcase Hokkaido’s finest ingredients and seasonal produce. With only 12 seats available daily, make sure to book ahead so you don’t miss out on this exclusive dining experience. 

WHERE: 217-8, Kabayama, Kutchan-cho

RESERVATIONS: 090-6269-5556 or omakase.in/en/r/jj116780

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Making its debut just last season, Icaro Niseko brings Northern Italian cuisine to Hokkaido. After earning acclaim by holding on to a Michelin star for a decade at his restaurant Icaro in Tokyo’s Nakameguro district, chef Yoshitaka Miyamoto relocated to Niseko to embrace a lifestyle intertwined with nature. Combining his Italian culinary roots with Hokkaido’s seasonal bounty, Icaro Niseko offers a refined dining experience rooted in tradition and innovation.

WHERE: 144-13 Satomi, Niseko, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1551

RESERVATIONS: tablecheck.com/shops/icaro-niseko/reserve

Sushiya no Saito is a newly opened sushi restaurant brings the finest seafood prepared with traditional Edomae techniques, with both counter and table seating options. For those who seek a more immersive dining experience, Sushiya no Saito also offers a unique chance for guests to make sushi while wearing traditional attire before enjoying a sushi course meal. 

WHERE: 4-9, Niseko Hirafu 5-jo 4-chome, Kutchan-cho

RESERVATIONS: 0136-55-6226 or sushisaito.net/index.html