Niseko Villa 1718

A cosy family home with living spaces spread over three levels and offers a contemporary stay great for families with children and young adults. The house is bathed in sunlight even in the snowy winter months, owing to large floor-to-ceiling windows and a double-height atrium in the living room.

Three comfortable bedrooms are all located on a single level, making the house ideal for multi-generational families. A tatami room on the third level can accommodate two additional children by night and transform back into a playroom by day. An entire floor has been dedicated to socialising, containing living and dining areas plus a well-equipped kitchen allowing you to cook your family’s favourite dishes. You are on vacation though and there is nothing more indulgent than piping hot food delivered to your doorstep when you return to your holiday home after a long but exhilarating day on the slopes. Niseko Gourmet can take care of all your dining needs including provisioning and private dinners.

Boasting a dry room, a loft lounge which is great for kids and a rooftop deck with a barbecue balcony, House 1718 is a dream for both short-duration visitors as well as long stays. Its central location in Hirafu Village means that you can stroll down to famous restaurants and aprés ski joints, though complimentary shuttle service is offered to all guests in winter. Surrounded by birchwood forests, the chalet is an oasis of calm in the centre of exciting Hirafu.

Bedrooms

Master Bedroom

• Located on the sleeping level a few steps down from the entrance
• Ensuite bathroom with a bathtub
• Equipped with a flat-screen television
• Double beds (convertible into twins)

• Two more guest bedrooms located on the same level
• Two single beds (can be joined into a double bed)
• A tatami room that can sleep 2 children on futons
• Shared bathroom with a separate shower
• Windows for sunlight
• Self-lighting side tables

Living Areas

• Air-conditioned living room with sofa seating and a television
• Double-height atrium
• Dining room with seating for 8
• Modernkitchen with a breakfast bar and stools
• Loft lounge for children
• Rooftop deck with barbecue balcony

Dining

• Chalet 1715 is self-catering. With a gorgeous fully equipped modern kitchen at your disposal, you will be tempted to stir up your favourite dishes or perhaps something for the little ones
• If you’re not in the mood to cook, set up a Niseko Gourmet dinner in your chalet. Sit back and relax as a master chef cooks up a storm within your holiday home and serves you delectable meals including a live display of handmade sushi or an intimate sashimi, tempura & soba noodle experience. Extravagant five or seven-course dinners for adults and two-course dinners for children can also be prepared.
• If you feel like heading out, you’ll be spoilt for choice with some of the best restaurants in the area a stone’s throw away. Niseko has a flourishing food scene, with exciting bars, smart eateries and even some fabulous food trucks for a quick bite

Communication

• WiFi broadband internet access

Entertainment

• Apple TV

For Families

• House 1718 is an excellent choice for families with children. Toys and high chairs are available on request
• Fun-filled activities such as tea ceremony demonstrations, sushi making lessons and traditional drumming lessons may be booked in advance.

Spa

• Treatments selected from a comprehensive spa menu can becarried out in the chalet by professional beauty therapists (extracost applies).

Transport

• House 1718 is centrally located in Hirafu village, a short walk froma wide selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues

Additional Facilities

• Central heating
• Dry room for equipment storage
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Car Parking
• Barbecue (extra)

Things To Do in  All Year Round

• Meat lovers will appreciate the rare Kobebeef at Steak Rosso Rosso, and if you prefer seafood, we suggest trying out someof Hokkaido’s freshest catch at Ezo’s. A visit to one of Hirafu's two most famousrestaurants
• For a bespoke elevated dining experience, Niseko Gourmet can arrange for a special meal to be cooked in your own chalet by one of Japan’s finest chefs. From a traditional sushi bar to an intimate sukiyaki meal, this is indulgence to the next level. Gourmet food delivery and grocery shopping are also offered in case you prefer to self-cater.
• Hirafu has steadily built a reputation as one of Hokkaido's prime health and wellness destination. Japanese custom requiresthat you enter the gender-specific onsen without any clothes on, not even aswimsuit.
• For a night out around town, we suggest sampling rare Japanese whiskies at BarGyu or the vast selection of Japanese craft beers at Mick's. If you still haveenergy left, be sure to check out Wild Bill's for live music and late-night DJ sets.
• Explore some of the area's local museums on a rainy afternoon. Thearchitecturally striking Shu Ogawara Museum of Art in nearby Kutchan is an odeto one of Hokkaido's most famous painters
• Hokkaido has many festivals around the year and it is a great way to immerseyourself in the culture of the country. From Jaga Matsuri to Niseko FireworksFestival, there’s plenty to choose from

Things To Do in Winter

• The property is located one kilometre from the Grand Hirafu Gondola whichgives you access to some of the area's steepest slopes, as well as some greatbeginner runs
• Join the Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow School has a wide range of lessons and programmes available which cater to all levels.
• Driving a snowmobile is an exhilarating way to explore Niseko's incredible scenery.
• Kids love tobogganning and tubing down the slopes. Indulge them at Kids LandAnnupuri, Niseko Kids at Niseko Village or Hirafu Alpen Kids Park and Zoo, whichalso has a mini-zoo with penguins, rabbits and llamas
• Try Highly trained in rock climbing, ice climbing,mountaineering and off-piste skiing

Things To Do in Spring and Summer

• Regularly hosting Japan's largest cycling race – the 'Tour de Hokkaido' – Hirafu is a much-loved cycling destination thanks to its stunning landscape, comfortable summers, excellent cycling facilities and wide variety of cycling trails which cater to all skill levels.
• With its elevated rope courses, zip-lines, free-fall platforms, bouncy slides and horse rides, the recreational park PURE provides a wonderful day-out for children and adults of all ages.
• The 18-hole, 73 par Niseko Village Golf Course is considered the jewel in the crown of Hokkaido's golf scene, thanks to its excellent facilities and the area's dry and pleasant summers. With the photogenic Mount Yotei in the background, we really can't think of a better place for practicing your shots or improving your handicap.
• Come spring, the snowmelt raises the water levels of the Shiribetsu River byalmost two metres, making it ideal for white water rafting. A 12 km-long courseruns from Hirafu Station to Niseko Station across Japan's cleanest river