Niseko Alpine Developments (NISADE, 191-54 Yamada, Kutchan, President: Taiji Hashizume) is embarking on a large-scale development on 13 ha of land in the Weiss district of Kutchan Town. The plan includes the construction of a 47-room hotel and villas, and the contractor will be decided in the future.
The NPO Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association (Higashi 1-4, Kita 1, Kutchan) is planning to develop mountain bike (MTB) trails in the Niseko resort area and at the foot of Mt. Yotei. The project will take approximately 20 years to complete, with multiple trails to be established at ski resorts in the towns of Kutchan and Niseko, as well as a circuitous route around Mt. Yotei. As the first stage of the project, ALLEGRA (headquartered in Switzerland) will begin construction of the Twin Peaks bike park in Kutchan Town in August. If all goes as planned, the total length of the trails is expected to exceed 100 km. Bikers will be able to get on and off the trail at various locations, where they can enjoy dining and lodging. It is likely to attract more attention as a catalyst for the formation of year-round tourist destinations.
Philippine real estate development giant Double Dragon Corporation (chairman and CEO: Edgar Sia) is planning to build a new hotel in Kutchan Town. This is the first time the company’s Hotel 101 brand will be built outside the Philippines.