Kutchan

Built around agriculture on the fertile plain beneath Mount Yotei, Kutchan grew into the administrative centre of Hokkaido’s Shiribeshi area. The town lies between the conical volcano of Yotei and the Niseko mountain range, while the Shiribetsu River basin shapes its broad, cultivated surroundings. Potatoes are a local staple, celebrated at Kutchan’s annual Jaga Matsuri, and the town is closely tied to the ski terrain of Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu. Winter draws an international snowsports crowd; warmer months bring walkers and cyclists to the foothills. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Kutchan and the Niseko area.

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