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Optional Plans
Japanese culture`s lecture:
Grandpapa`s staff lectures you about Japanese culture things at the Grandpapa!
For example: Use Japanese writing brush and try to write your name or your favorite words in japanese on the fine Japanese paper
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Small tour & activities:
We are able to offer you a variety of activities
For example:
*Shopping tour to Sapporo City
*Sapporo snow festival tour.
*FIS Ski jumping World Cup tour
*Toyota Big Air tour.
*etc.....



Sapporo city
ATMs:
ATMs are generally only found at Post offices or the airport. The nearest ATM machine is in Kutchan town which is 20 minutes away by bus. We recommend getting all your cash at the airport ATM before you catch the bus to Niseko.
Credit Cards:
Some places take credit cards, but always have cash on hand.
In Grandpapa, VISA & MASTER & AMEX are available. You can pay the charge of most optional tour, Rental Skis, Rental mobile fone, and Bus fare (NIseko⇔Airport) with your credit card at the Grandpapa!
Tipping:
Tipping is not customary in Japan. Restaurants' bills are usually paid at the cash register on the way out and the service charge is included in the price.

Health Insurance:
Japan is a high cost country for medical expenses. You must have travel insurance prior to coming to Japan. In hospitals, credit cards are not available.
Electricity:
The electricity supply in Japan is 100V AC 50Hz, with a two-pronged plug / socket arrangement.

Rental Mobile Phones:
We are able to organise a rental mobile phone while you are in Niseko. Your O/S mobile will not work in Japan.
Rental Ski`s Equipment:

We can organise the rental of all your equipment. Please advise us prior to your visit or our hosts will help you when you arrive.
Seikomart:
Niseko has two convenience stores. One is quite large (Seikomart) and is open from 7am to 11pm. This stocks most groceries and alcohol and is the main place to get food and supplies. There are supermarkets in Kutchan accessible by free bus.

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