You haven't been to Japan if you haven't eaten Japanese.

	JAM Bar A favorite of both locals and visitors to Niseko, JAM bar oozes local cool and atmosphere.  They offer a huge dinner menu consisting of both delicious traditional Japanese and modern Western dishes.  At night JAM transforms into one of the hippest bars in Niseko, with great music and young vibe. Location: Hirafu   Cost: Low - med   Hours: 5:00pm - 02:00 am Reservation: Groups reccommended   Phone: 23-0700    BANG BANG's One of the most reputable restaurants in Hirafu.  Bang Bang features fine 'yakitori' which is Japanese for various meats, vegetables and seafood grilled over hot charcoal, seasoned with traditional sauces.  Salads, sides, sashimi are also popular at this restaurant.  Highly in demand in winter, don't be slow on reservations as it can be fully booked days, even weeks in advance. Style: Japanese  Location:Hirafu Cost: Med-High Hours: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Reservation: Highly reccomended    Phone: 22-4292
	B's Cafe' Located on the main strip of Hirafu, B's cafe is offering an exciting new dinner menu. Prefectly positioned for a dinner venu after a day on the hill,  B's cafe's menu consists of set courses of Japanese and western infused flavors.  If you are after a unique, quality dining experience, B's cafe is just the place for you. Style:Mixed  Location:Hirafu-map  Cost:Med Hours: 03:00pm - 10:00pm    Reservation: Recommended   Phone: 22-1480                 SenChyo Located on the main strip of Hirafu, Senchyo is one of Hirafu's well renowned 'Izakayas'.  With two locations in upper and lower Hirafu, you can usually smell the aromas of Japanese delicacies and hear the sounds of laughter and chatter as you pass by.    With a great selection of tradional Japanese food, its a great place to eat and drink after a day on the hill. Style: Japanese     Location: Central Hirafu - see map    Cost: Med    Reservation: reccommended   Phone: 22 2001 SYUN SAI This is a fantastic restaurant located in Kutchan, just a minutes walk from Kutchan Station.   Syun Sai offers a range of western infused Japanese dishes, with a variety wide enough to satisfy all tastes.  We highly reccommend their 7 course dinner menu.  Reservation is required, and a pick up and drop off service is also provided. Style: Japanese & Western     Location: Kutchan - "Eki mae" street            Cost: Med   Reservation: Required for course dinner and pick up service only

A-Bu-Cha
A popular Japanese style "izakaya" located on the main Hirafu intersection.
Style: Japanese  Location: Hirafu - main intersection Tel: 22 5620            
Cost: Med          Reservation: Highly recommended

Mina Mina
A cozy Japanese bar with Asian and Japanse dishes. Popular with the locals.
Style: Japanese    Location: Hirafu - Upper village       Tel: 22 4771          
Cost: Low - Med   Reservation: Highly recommended

Big Cliff
Japanese Izakaya specialising in yakitori.
Style: Japanese    Location: Hirafu - Hirafu Zaka         Tel: 22 0182         
Cost: Low - Med   Reservation: Highly recommended

Maru
Traditional Japanese flavours.  Open for lunch and dinner
Style: Japanese    Location: Hirafu - Hirafu Zaka         Tel: 22 5020         
Cost: Low - Med   Reservation: Recommended

Fuji Sushi
Fresh from the Hokkaido shores, delicious for the sushi and sashimi fans
Style: Japanese    Location: Hirafu - main intersection  Tel: 22 2661         
Cost: High           Reservation: Recommended