Kuchan to Niseko

Shifting from Kuchan to Niseko town was a pleasant day ride that took us around the base of the mountains.  It was a hot day, but we took our time as the distance was pretty short and the kids were relaxed in the chariot.  Highlights included the deep forest with towering mountain views in the background, a blue butterfly we found on the side of the road (best roadkill of the trip!), extremely courteous drivers who risked disaster with oncoming traffic to give us space when they passed, some champion efforts on what few hills we encountered, and an all together pleasant ride. 
Niseko itself was smaller than we had imagined, but very pretty.  It won the attractive family campsite competition in our opinion, with heaps of space, lots of spots for cubby building, and decent facilities.  We spent the afternoon lounging on the grass in the shade while the kids amused themselves; the open space and ensuing imaginative play made for a nice break.
We even bought some rockets from seven eleven and launched them skywards when it got dark - smiles all round!