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Minimal modern mountain rental near Hirafu gondolas that is family-friendly, with big windows and a jacuzzi on the master bedroom.
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Bright modern chalet in Hirafu with family-friendly conveniences and snow-capped tree views.
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Modern family friendly chalet close to the slopes with a well appointed kitchen and enclosed parking.
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Luxurious mountain chalet with rooftop sauna, live-edge dining and family-friendly bunk room.
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Tsubaki
A beautiful chalet that combines Japanese and Western influences. It's located 10 minutes from Hirafu Welcome Center.
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A modern apartment with a magnificent mountain view, perfect for a small vacation with your family.
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Old Man Creek A
Cozy comfort meets alpine charm in this Hirafu chalet with airy living spaces, practical garage, and easy strolls to slopes and village attractions
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The Orchards - Chalet Yuzu
Modern family-friendly chalet in Hirafu with bright living spaces and mountain views.
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The Country Resort - Chalet Sahama
Spacious modern lodge in Hirafu with onsen, family bunk room and big communal living.
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Creekside A
Warm timber interior, lounge and ski-dry room meet prime location above Hirafu village for relaxed snow days.
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Modern alpine hideaway beside Ace Family Lift, blending comfort, warm style and après-ski convenience.
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Sleek hill-side retreat near Hirafu slopes, with Mt Yōtei views, heated floors, open living and family ski convenience.
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Niseko Landmark Two Bedroom Standard
Chic alpine haven with sweeping mountain views, family warmth, and steps from slopes for unforgettable escapes.
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Greystone
Spacious retreat in Hirafu Village offering sleek interiors, two on‑sen style hinoki baths, and a prime position near restaurants and the ski lifts.
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Joyce Niseko
Alpine lodge in Lower Hirafu with Mt Yōtei views, warm fireplace and walk-able access to bars & lifts.
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Gondola Chalet 4
Chic mountainside retreat offering panoramic slopeside vistas, family comfort, and the heart of village life nearby.
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Fubuki House 1
Elegant Hirafu townhouse with bright interiors, smart living spaces, and effortless ski access for a luxury stay.
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Fubuki House 3
A modern, family-friendly luxury rental in Hirafu with open living, mountain views, and easy ski access.
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Best Hirafu Chalets for Your Winter Holiday
Why You Should Stay in Hirafu?
Among Japan's ski resorts, Hirafu in Niseko is renowned for spectacular powder snow, amazing chalets and luxury accommodations. If you want to truly enjoy all that Hirafu has to offer, staying in one of the fantastic Hirafu chalets is the best option.Hirafu ski chalets offer an authentic experience of Japanese village life. The charming town of Hirafu is full of onsens (hot spring baths), traditional restaurants, and small local shops. Yet it's also the main base for Niseko United resort with easy access to the ski lifts, gondola, and all the winter activities on the mountain. You have the best of both worlds - the laidback pace of a Japanese village and all the amenities of a world-class ski resort.
Activities to do in Hirafu
Skiing and snowboarding at Niseko United Resort is the main attraction in Hirafu. The resort has over 1000 hectares of groomed runs and over 200km of powder glades. The snow in Hirafu, Niseko is famous for being the driest and deepest in Japan.For a more laid-back day, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular outdoor winter activities in the forest surrounding Hirafu. Well-marked trails through the scenic woodland cater to everyone, even kids. You can also enjoy an afternoon of ice skating in Hirafu’s outdoor ice skating rink which is open throughout the ski season.
After a day of winter adventures, head to the public onsens in the village or to your private onsen in the chalet and relax your sore muscles with the warm soothing spring water.
Attractions in Hirafu
Take a trip up the mountain on a gondola ride at Hirafu Gondola and enjoy the views on a clear day. For a little more excitement, go to Hanazono Ski Resort and go tubing down the fun gentle slope with the whole family. You can also rent their snowmobiles to explore more of Niseko’s winter wonderland.Next to Hanazono Resort, you can find Somoza Gallery which offers beautiful exhibitions by local artists as well as classes, workshops and events. You can also experience a unique Japanese tea ceremony at the Somoza Restaurant and Tea Room next door.
At night, the streets of Hirafu’s snow village come alive. Explore Hirafu’s vibrant restaurants and nightlife like Gyu+ Bar, a speakeasy with an old fridge door that serves as the entrance. Or head to Barunba and order some of their famous cocktails named after celebrities like Bruce Lee, Bruce Willis and Jet Li. Don’t forget to try top-grade sushi at Fujizushi and soul-warming oden at Ebisu Tei.