HOSHINOYA, a brand of luxury hotels offering extraordinary experiences that focus on the distinct themes of each property, will open its ninth property, HOSHINOYA Lodge Niseko (tentative) at the top of Hirafu village in Kutchan, Hokkaido.

As the first residence hotel in Hokkaido under the HOSHINOYA brand, HOSHINOYA Lodge Niseko is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026 after construction commenced in May 2023.

The Niseko area is home to one of Japan's leading ski resorts. Each year throughout winter, thousands of visitors come to experience the fine powder snow which it is globally renowned for. In addition to being a popular ski destination, visitors can enjoy white water rafting in spring as well as climb Mount Yotei to appreciate its green scenery in summer and rich colours in autumn.

Located at the city's highest elevation, HOSHINOYA Lodge Niseko will offer ski-in/ski-out access to the Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU Ski Resort, the largest ski resort in the Niseko area. With a wide variety of slopes and a plethora of dining options, you can ski and snowboard by day and explore the many restaurants and bars by night.

The terrace on the top floor of the hotel will feature an onsen (hot spring) pool with magnificent views of Mount Yotei, making it the perfect choice of accommodation for guests who would like to relax both the mind and body after a long day on the slopes. 

To share HOSHINOYA's spirit of hospitality with people from around the world, HOSHINOYA Lodge Niseko will be a residence hotel where each guest room will be sold to a unit owner. Hoshino Resorts will operate the units as hotel rooms where the owners can enjoy access for certain periods of the year. 

With a focus on privacy, all guest rooms will be equipped with a separate kitchen and a living-dining room for a comfortable extended stay. A “gathering service” will be offered, where ingredients that have been prepared by in-house chefs will be delivered to the room, for guests to enjoy authentic cuisine with only a few simple steps to finish the dish. This is a style of dining that makes it possible to enjoy a relaxing meal in a private space.

Property name: HOSHINOYA Lodge Niseko (tentative name)

Number of guest rooms: 62

Number of floors: 5 floors and 1 basement floor

Designer: Azuma Architect & Associates

Commencement of construction: May 2023 (scheduled)

Opening: Fall 2026 (scheduled)

Address: 204-2 Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido

Accommodation fees: To be announced

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About Hoshino Resorts

Hoshino Resorts was first established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture before it began the operation of other resorts in Japan. Today, it has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company and is run by 4th-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, the company has expanded rapidly out of Karuizawa since 2001 and now operates more than 55 accommodations both in and outside Japan with one of the following categories: luxury hotel brand “HOSHINOYA,” hot spring ryokan brand “KAI,” countryside resort hotel brand “RISONARE,” city tourism hotel brand “OMO,” free-spirited hotel brand “BEB,” or other unique lodgings.

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About HOSHINOYA

HOSHINOYA is a luxury hotel brand with distinct themes, conceptualized from each location's land, history, and culture. Woven into these distinct themes is our attention to detail in every aspect from the design to hospitality, contributing to the creation of a one-of-a-kind world of HOSHINOYA. Enrich the heart with the epiphanies of travel through a unique stay experience.

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