Check into Intuition Niseko, a luxury hotel in Upper Hirafu with 1 bedroom to 5 bedroom suites, an indoor-outdoor onsen and a on-site restaurant and bar.
UCI Gran Fondo 2026: Stay, Dine & Race
From bicycle storage to early breakfasts, and carb-loading dinners, we’ve taken care of the details to help you be in the best shape on the race day for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
26-29 August: Pre-Race Dinner
Niseko Amaya Restaurant at Intuition
¥5,500 per person · Set menu · Advance Reservation Required
Pre-race dinners at Niseko Amaya are built around a special carb-loading set menu: a meat-heavy shabu shabu hotpot, fries made with local potatoes, and dessert.
| Appetisers | Shabu Shabu hotpot | Sides | Dessert | Wagyu Beef Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three types, highlighting seasonal Hokkaido produce | Pork, vegetables, tofu and udon. Chicken substitution possible, at no extra cost. | Tomato salad; French fries prepared with local potatoes | Soft serve | +3,500JPY |
30 August: Race Morning Breakfast
Fuel up: breakfast opens extra early at Intuition and Always Niseko exclusively only on the 30 August race day.
| Intuition | Always Niseko | The Vale Niseko, The Maples Niseko & Other Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| 30 August Breakfast at Amaya: 3:00-5:00, 7:30-10:00 (Last Order at 9:00) | 30 August Breakfast at Elements: 03:30-05:00, 07:30-9:15 (Last Order at 9:00) | Advanced reservation required for dine-in breakfast at Amaya at Intuition on 30 August |
Bike Storage
| Ski Locker Area | In-Room Storage | Tool rental |
|---|---|---|
| Secure, dedicated storage on the ground floor; the recommended option. | Permitted with the use of a protective mat or cover. Any damage to the room will be the guest’s responsibility. | Not available on property; please come prepared. |
Terms and Conditions
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Available to guests staying at Intuition, The Vale Niseko, The Maples Niseko, and Always Niseko.
The carb-loading dinner must be requested in advance — walk-ins on 29 August (the day before the race) are not guaranteed.
Bicycle storage in guest rooms is permitted with a protective mat or cover. Guests are liable for any damage to the room.
Tool rental is not available on the property.
Early Breakfast times on August 30 apply to Intuition (from 3:00 AM) and Always Niseko (from 3:30 AM) only. Guests at other properties should confirm arrangements with the team directly.
Wagyu beef upgrade is available at Niseko Amaya at an additional charge of ¥3,500 per person.
View full details on the terms and conditions here
Questions? Our team knows every property personally; get in touch.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +81 (0) 136-23-1724
Eligible Properties
Enjoy The Vale Niseko, a ski-in ski-out hotel near the Ace Family Quad Lift in Hirafu Village. It has a private onsen, spa, on-site restaurants and bars.
Discover The Maples Niseko, a ski-in ski-out hotel near Hirafu Village. It has direct access to the Ace Family Quad Lift, on-site restaurants and ski lockers.
Book Always Niseko a 104-room hotel just a 4-minute drive to Hirafu. Enjoy the convenience of the hotel's shuttle service to ski lifts and the Welcome Center.
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