The story
Teppan sits within the Park Hyatt Niseko in Kutchan, Hokkaido — one of Japan's most celebrated mountain destinations. The restaurant brings the precision and warmth of Japanese cuisine to a setting that draws visitors from around the world, whether they come for the legendary powder snow or simply for the food.
In 2023, Wine Spectator awarded Teppan its Best of Award of Excellence — a distinction that speaks to the seriousness of the beverage program here. This recognition places Teppan among a select group of restaurants globally where the wine list is considered not merely complementary but genuinely exceptional, curated with the same care given to the food.
Teppan is open for dinner, offering guests an evening experience rooted in Japanese culinary tradition. Hokkaido itself is one of Japan's great larders — known for its dairy, seafood, and produce — and the restaurant's location in this region lends an inherent sense of place to the table.
For those staying in Niseko or passing through Kutchan, Teppan represents a considered choice: a restaurant where the standards of an international luxury property meet the ingredients and spirit of northern Japan.
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