Accommodation
Niseko Accommodation
There are many different options for accommodation in
Niseko Japan including pensions, lodges, apartments and hotels.
The first decision to make regarding Niseko accommodation is which village to stay in. Decision making factors may include which ski area you want to spend most time at, and how important a variety of restaurants and a vibrant nightlife is. Here is a
Niseko village map for orientation to the different village areas. Alternatively our accommodation search facility includes a Niseko map so you can see where various accommodation options are in relation to the ski lifts. You can also narrow your search by cost per person and accommodation type.
There are a couple of factors regarding the accommodation options that set Niseko apart from many other
Japan ski resorts. Firstly there are lodgings to suit any budget, ranging from hostels for backpackers up to 5-star luxurious hotels such as
The Vale. Secondly, there are lots of Niseko apartments and other self-catering properties, which is somewhat of a rarity in Japan.
Niseko Hirafu Accommodation
Most international holiday makers stay in Hirafu. The ski area at Hirafu has something for everyone and is centrally located to enable easy access to all areas and great night skiing. Hirafu is the main heartbeat of Niseko with lots of restaurants, a very active nightlife and lots of shops.
Hirafu is sub-divided into various villages (see the
Niseko village map). The Hirafu Upper Village is closest to the ski area, whilst Hirafu Lower Village is the area below the main highway (343). The new Hirafu East village is not within easy walking distance of the central action, and Hirafu South is also best accessed via shuttle service.
Ski-in / Ski-out
Hirafu Village has limited ski-in/ski-out accommodation which generally comes at a premium price due to its demand. There is some larger hotels with ski to access to the Family run and a couple of hotels with access to the Hirafu Gondola and Ace #2 lift. Here are a couple of our choices....
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The Vale Niseko ($$$$-$$$$$)
Ski-in/out located at the base of the Family pair lift. This is Niseko's finest 5 - star hotel. Luxurious hotel rooms & apartments. Natural thermal onsen, heated pool, bar, restaurant & more....
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Hotel Niseko Alpen ($$$-$$$$)
Ski-in/ski-out. 4 star. Great location. Hotel style rooms with Western beds. Onsen, indoor pool, restaurant, shops, internet, parking & laundry facilities.
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Within 5 minutes walk to lifts
Whilst there is a limit on ski in / ski out accommodation in Niseko, there is a more substantial selection of accommodations of varying budgets and styles within a 5 minute walk from the lifts.
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Gondola Chalets ($$$-$$$$)
Stylish 3 & 4 bedroom apartments located only 1 minute walk to the Hirafu Gondola, bus stop, restaurants & bars. Ideal for groups of 6 or 8 (plus an extra child).
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Landmark View ($$$-$$$$)
Ideal for 4 - 6 guests. Luxury 2 & 3 bedroom apartments located only 2 mins from the Hirafu gondola. Big views through floor to ceiling windows.
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M Lodge ($$-$$$)
Great central location. 5 mins walk to lifts. Single, twin & double western style & Japanese style lodge/hotel rooms. Fridge & TV in rooms.
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Within 5 minutes shuttle (10 mins walk) to lifts
The shuttle service around Hirafu Village is extensive with bus stops every hundred metres or so which means no matter where you stay in the village, you are going to be within a couple of minutes walk from a shuttle bus stop. Generally the lifts are only 3 to 10 minutes shuttle from most lodging. Here are a few...
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Kimamaya Boutique Lodge ($$$)
Ideal for 2 or 4 people (+ small child). This is a magnificent property located in top end of lower Hirafu village about 6 mins walk to lifts (with immediate access to shuttle)
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Mountainside Palace ($$-$$$)
2 bedroom apartments catering for up to 4 people (either King + 2 twin OR 2 X King beds) located in the heart of Niseko Hirafu Village only seconds walk to everything!
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Jurin Cottage ($$-$$$)
Jurin Cottage is a charming 4 X twin bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat with a maximum capacity of 8 guests; ideal for groups & families. |
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Asuka Apartments ($$-$$$)
1, 2 & 3 bedroom western style self-contained apartments located in lower Hirafu Village opposite Yukoro hot springs. Free shuttle bus to lifts. Walking distance to Niseko's bars & restaurants.
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Shizenkan Backpacker ($-$$)
Private rooms with ensuites & shared dorm rooms for up to 6 people per room. Bedding supplied, kitchen & laundry facilities, wifi & more..
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Niseko Village Accommodation
The most distinctive accommodation option in Niseko Village (formerly Higashiyama) is the 4-star ski-in ski-out
Hilton Niseko Village Hotel (previously known as the Higashiyama Prince Hotel).
A little further down the road in the Higashiyama Pension Village is the infamous Black Diamond Lodge, a little ripper of a lodge for hard-core skiers and boarders. The accommodation style is reasonably basic but the general vibe is fantastic, particularly in the bar and restaurant. See our review of the
Black Diamond Lodge for more information.
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Hilton Niseko Village Hotel ($$$-$$$$)
Ski-in/out. Luxury hotel rooms. Max 2 - 3 per room. Restaurant, bar, coffee shop, shops, jacuzzi, gym, kids club, wifi, car parking, laundry facilities, room service.
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Black Diamond Lodge
BDL is a fun place to stay with great staff. Wifi, restaurant & bar. Nightly shuttles to onsens. They offer tatami & western style rooms (1 - 3 guests) as well as dorm rooms.
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Annupuri Accommodation
Annupuri is away from the crowds and is popular with die-hard powderhounds who want to get fresh tracks in the Annupuri bowls. The village here is lovely with various cabins and chalets including the
Sekka Annupuri Lodge. For travellers staying in An’nupuri and the nearby Moiwa and Konbu Onsen, an exciting nightlife and a huge range of restaurants are not a high priority.
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Sekka Lodge, Annupuri
Luxury lodge style accommodation with Japanese architectural influence. Includes continental breakfast.
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Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri
Ski-in/out. 4 star. Deluxe hotel style rooms for 1 - 2 guests. Restaurant, bar, shops, spa, sauna, massage, room service, concierge.
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Hanazono Lodgings
Hanazono is also suited to those wanting a peaceful setting away from the hub-bub of Hirafu. Hanazono also suits powderhounds who want to get to the tree skiing in Hanazono before everyone else. Accommodation options in the Hanozono area are limited to a few chalets, but the number of options is rapidly increasing.
One property worth checking out is the
Freedom Inn which has a mix of western rooms and Japanese style tatami rooms, and is located only a short walk to the Hanazono lifts.
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Freedom Inn Hotel, Hanazono
Walk to lifts & restaurants. Daily B/fast included. Western style rooms as well as Japanese Tatami style rooms. |