Aug 9, 2013 - 1 min read

Max Value, Kutchan

The Largest Grocery Store in Niseko

By Chris Barnes

Community writer

Max Value is one of the best locations to stock up on food and drinks during your stay in Niseko

A great range of meats including smaller and bulk packets of chicken, beef, pork, lamb and various other items that you will not find at corner stores

A really nice bakery inside Max Value is a great place to stock up on freshly made buns and rolls

There is a large range of freshly baked foods and snacks

There is a small 100 yen corner in the store with basic homewares and craft items

There are many local and imported wines on offer

One of the largest ranges of pre-packaged meals sometimes makes it difficult to decide

A huge range of daily foods

Max Value is a great place to purchase seafood with a huge range of seafood, some of which is prepackaged in various sauces

The fresh produce section always offers a large range of seasonal produce that you will not find at the corner stores

The fast checkout assistants will have you out the door in no time

There is an impressive range of local and imported alcohol sold at Max Value

The onsite dry cleaning service

A barber tucked away in the entrance to Max Value

It's difficult to miss the entrance to Max Value on Hwy 5 in Kutchan

Max Value, located on the outskirts of Kutchan, is the largest grocery store in the Niseko region, offering a large array of fresh produce, prepackaged meals, drinks, meats, seafood, daily household goods, a bakery, a 100 yen corner, a dry cleaning service, and a barber. If you are spending an extended period of time in the Niseko region, especially during the winter, it's best to visit a larger grocery store like Max Value to take advantage of the cheaper prices and larger range than smaller competitors offer. Max Value is open 10:00 ~ 23:00 Monday through Friday, and 09:00 ~ 23:00 on weekends. It is located on Hwy 5 in Kutchan next to Homac and is accessible by bus from Hirafu Village.

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