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In the News NAMBA & Niseko MTB in the Media

Where NAMBA, Twin Peaks Bike Park and Niseko mountain biking have appeared online and in print. Each item links straight to the source. Writing about NAMBA? See the press kit or get in touch.
Summer in the Kutchan & Niseko Area
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JP01JA
16 July 2026

Summer in the Kutchan & Niseko Area

As epitomised by the free-to-ride public trail 'Twin Peaks Bike Park', the area's mountain biking scene keeps evolving.

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Niseko Soon Japan's Biggest MTB Park
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PowderlifeEN · JA
1 May 2026

Niseko Soon Japan's Biggest MTB Park

With almost 30km of trails complete, NAMBA is on track to make Niseko the host of Japan's largest mountain bike park.

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Hanazono Expands Niseko's MTB Footprint
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SummerlifeEN · JA
1 May 2026

Hanazono Expands Niseko's MTB Footprint

Hanazono launches the first phase of a bike-park vision built with NAMBA: a 4.2km blue trail and a beginner-friendly Forest Loop.

Read on Summerlife
Niseko MTB Guide for Australians
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Aspect NisekoEN
4 January 2026

Niseko MTB Guide for Australians

Why Niseko is Japan's next big MTB hotspot: free trails, lift access, and family fun.

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Asia's Fastest Growing Trail Network
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Niseko Wine & DineEN
1 December 2025

Asia's Fastest Growing Trail Network

NAMBA's full-page advert in Niseko's Wine & Dine guide: 25km of trails and counting.

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Santa Cruz Niseko Mountain Bike Weekend
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Sports-WJA
6 August 2025

Santa Cruz Niseko Mountain Bike Weekend

Santa Cruz Bicycles Japan is the trail sponsor for Shogun Syndicate, the toughest trail at Twin Peaks, covering its build and upkeep.

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Niseko Soon To Be Japan's Biggest MTB Park
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PowderlifeEN
4 June 2025

Niseko Soon To Be Japan's Biggest MTB Park

This green season NAMBA is building a new Santa Cruz-sponsored intermediate jump trail and new climbing trail at their Twin Peaks Bike Park.

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Exploring Japan's Best Mountain Bike Trails
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Rhythm JapanEN
30 May 2025

Exploring Japan's Best Mountain Bike Trails

Niseko's best and most extensive downhill mountain biking trails, Twin Peaks serves up kilometres of trails, offering options for all skillsets and styles of rider.

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Go Ride Hokkaido's Niseko Area MTB Fields
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MTB BiyoriJA
9 May 2025

Go Ride Hokkaido's Niseko Area MTB Fields

At Twin Peaks Bike Park you can ride 14km of world-class trails, designed with the world-famous Swiss trail builders Allegra Tourismus.

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Niseko as a world-class mountain biking destination
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Grand HIRAFUEN · JA
1 April 2025

Niseko as a world-class mountain biking destination

Simply put, we are an NPO dedicated to building trails and community. Supported by partnerships and donations from sponsors, most members volunteer their time.

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Grand Hirafu Connects with Twin Peaks
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PowderlifeEN
15 January 2025

Grand Hirafu Connects with Twin Peaks

Work has started on a connector trail linking the Hirafu Bike Park into NAMBA's 100-hectare, free-to-use Twin Peaks trail network.

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Niseko: The Twin Peaks Chapter
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MeigayaJA
20 August 2024

Niseko: The Twin Peaks Chapter

With NAMBA's sizeable full-time trail-building team, it's easy to imagine a trail network on a completely different scale within a year or two.

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Is Hirafu still a good place to invest?
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Kei Kei Real EstateEN
19 August 2024

Is Hirafu still a good place to invest?

With Hirafu opening their first seriously built and maintained mountain bike trails this summer, along with the unbelievably dedicated team at Namba putting in some incredible free-to-use MTB trails, a scene is building.

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You'll Soon Be Able To Ride Between Twin Peaks and Grand Hirafu
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Rhythm JapanEN
1 July 2024

You'll Soon Be Able To Ride Between Twin Peaks and Grand Hirafu

NAMBA's vision has long been to connect all four Niseko United resorts together through beginner-friendly mountain bike trails, and it seems this collaboration with Tokyu is the first step in bringing that idea to fruition.

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Riding Your Way Through Niseko
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Rhythm JapanEN
24 June 2024

Riding Your Way Through Niseko

This year, don't be expecting the same old runs, with NAMBA working tirelessly over the springtime months, adding in a huge collection of jump and tech features.

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Niseko's Twin Peaks Bike Park
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Whiteline BicycleJA
15 June 2024

Niseko's Twin Peaks Bike Park

Twin Peaks is operated and managed by the Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association (NAMBA).

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Niseko Cycling: A Must-Try in Summer
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Setsu NisekoEN · JA
7 June 2024

Niseko Cycling: A Must-Try in Summer

Lush nature, scenic mountains, low humidity, and clean air make Niseko an excellent summer cycling destination.

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Ride Through Nature's Beauty in Niseko
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Travel JapanEN
1 June 2024

Ride Through Nature's Beauty in Niseko

Cycle beneath Mt Yotei and the Niseko Range, enjoying fresh mountain air, scenic views, and thrilling summer trails.

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Twin Peaks Bike Park
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Vacation NisekoEN
22 May 2024

Twin Peaks Bike Park

A free community bike park in the Niseko Hirafu environs. A vision realized through dedication and determination.

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Niseko Mountain Biking 2024
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Holiday NisekoEN
17 May 2024

Niseko Mountain Biking 2024

This will be the first full summer of operation for Twin Peaks, spanning two days with an awesome schedule to celebrate.

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Mountain Biking: Niseko's Green-Season Future
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SummerlifeEN · JA
1 May 2024

Mountain Biking: Niseko's Green-Season Future

NAMBA's goal is to transform Niseko into a world-renowned, sustainable mountain bike destination, with trails linking every resort and a loop around Mt Yotei.

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Ride Niseko's Trail Network
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Niseko Wine & DineEN
1 December 2023

Ride Niseko's Trail Network

NAMBA's full-page advert in Niseko's Wine & Dine guide.

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Introducing Niseko's Superb New Trails
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Hajime ImotoJA
21 September 2023

Introducing Niseko's Superb New Trails

Twin Peaks Bike Park, built by the Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association: over 20km of world-class trails, free to use.

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Niseko's Twin Peaks Bike Park Opens Today
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PowderlifeEN
15 September 2023

Niseko's Twin Peaks Bike Park Opens Today

Twin Peaks is the first stage of NAMBA's masterplan for a world-class, sustainable mountain bike community.

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NAMBA: Many Hands Make Light Dirt
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PowderlifeEN
13 September 2023

NAMBA: Many Hands Make Light Dirt

NAMBA's mission is to make Niseko Asia's premier mountain bike destination, working with Swiss trail builder Allegra.

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北海道の山infoJA
4 September 2023

Trail Park Opens in Kutchan (from 16 Sep)

If it eventually grows into a 35km course, it could be the finest in the whole country.

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Twin Peaks & NAMBA: Building Niseko's MTB Community
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SummerlifeEN · JA
1 June 2023

Twin Peaks & NAMBA: Building Niseko's MTB Community

The community-born Twin Peaks Bike Park, run by NAMBA, aims to make Niseko one of Asia's premier mountain bike destinations, with trails by Swiss builder Allegra.

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Building Trails and Community
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Niseko Wine & DineEN
1 December 2022

Building Trails and Community

NAMTBA's advert in Niseko's Wine & Dine guide.

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Niseko's Twin Peaks Bike Park
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Outdoor JapanEN
4 October 2022

Niseko's Twin Peaks Bike Park

We were really put under a microscope. But it feels good to have earned their support.

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Mountain Biking in Niseko
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Holiday NisekoEN
21 September 2022

Mountain Biking in Niseko

A guide to Niseko's emerging mountain bike scene and the trails taking shape.

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Is Niseko the Future Cycling Hub of Japan?
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Vacation NisekoEN
19 July 2022

Is Niseko the Future Cycling Hub of Japan?

Creating a world class sustainable mountain bike community and off-road biking ecosystem. That is the vision of NAMBA.

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Allegra, Trail building partner Holiday Niseko, Trail sponsor KTA, Benefactor MnK Niseko, Trail sponsor NISADE, Headline sponsor Niseko Realty, Trail sponsor Niseko Realty Sales, Trail sponsor Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, Trail sponsor Norco Bicycles, Trail sponsor Paydirt, Benefactor Rhythm Japan, Maintenance sponsor Specialized, Trail crew sponsor Taki, Trail sponsor Trail Trust, Benefactor H2 Group Hanazono Niseko Hokkaido Backcountry Club Holiday Niseko Niseko WOW North Build Niseko Real Estate Odin Hills Panorama Niseko Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono