7 great dining spots for a date night in Niseko
Cool bars are paired with hot restaurants, most of which are within walking distance from each other
This article originally appeared on Wanderluxe by The Luxe Nomad.
Once the secret powder escape of Asia, Niseko is now the annual must-visit, Japanese mountain town. But hey, it’s for good reason – for some, the amazing snow and ski is the pull, but for many others, the food is the main draw.
And what do you get when you have cold weather, cosy fireplaces, stellar Hokkaido produce and Japanese whiskies? The perfect recipe for date night, we say.
Whether you are looking for special-occasion establishments with Michelin nods or down-home izakayas, here are our top bar/resto pairings for a date night in Niseko.
1. Bar Gyu + & Ezo Seafoods (Hirafu)
Drink: Head to Bar Gyu+ as early as 5pm when it’s open. Take your Instagram shots with the famous fridge door as a backdrop, then go in for a whisky or two before making your way back up to the main Hirafu intersection.