Kita Kitsune

Interaction with Guests

Location: Hirafu village, Niseko, Japan.

Capacity: 6 people (2 ensuite bedrooms, all with queen-size bed ; 2 single guest bedrooms with a shared bathroom).

Living areas: Large open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area; dining table for 8 people; kitchen island with 4 bar stools; hanging fireplace; modern minimalist furniture.

Staff: Greeter upon check-in (8am to 6pm). Additional staff (eg spa therapist and babysitter) available on request for an additional charge.

Dining: Kita Kitsune Chalet is self-catering.

Communication: WiFi broadband internet access.

Entertainment: TV (Satellite/Cable); Apple TV; large selection of books and board games.

For families: Kita Kitsune Chalet is an excellent choice for families with children. 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 be carried out in the chalet by professional beauty therapists (extra cost applies).

Transport: Kita Kitsune Chalet is centrally located in Hirafu village, a short walk from a wide selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.

Additional facilities: Secure dry room; dishwasher; outdoor terrace; barbecue (extra).

Property area: 180sqm (chalet). 200sqm (total).

Other Things to Note

Our Concierge team is on-hand to give you all the local information you need. They can
also make restaurant reservations for you or help rent sports equipment as well as arrange
ski lift passes. With our competent team at your service, leave all your worries behind.
Though the area has a plethora of activities, here are our top choices for things to do in
Niseko, regardless of the season you visit:
All year round
• Hokkaido’s produce is renowned throughout the world and thus it is no wonder
that Niseko has a thriving food scene. Meat lovers will appreciate the rare Kobe
beef at Steak Rosso Rosso, and if you prefer seafood, we suggest trying out some
of Hokkaido’s freshest catch at Ezo’s. A visit to one of Hirafu's two most famous
restaurants – Kamimura and Ichimura, both serving exceptional fine Japanese
dining, should also be on your checklist.
• 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.
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• Hirafu has steadily built a reputation as one of Hokkaido's prime health and
wellness resorts. Relax those sore muscles in Hotel Niseko Alpen's volcanic hot
spring (or 'onsen') – a popular choice due to its stunning mountain views, 25-metre
pool and high-tech infrared light stone sauna. Japanese custom requires that you
enter the gender-specific onsen without any clothes on, not even a swimsuit.
• For a night out around town, we suggest sampling rare Japanese whiskies at Bar
Gyu or the vast selection of Japanese craft beers at Mick's. If you still have energy
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. The architecturally
striking Shu Ogawara Museum of Art in nearby Kutchan is an ode to one of
Hokkaido's most famous painters. With its display of colourful art pieces by the
artist himself, as well as its seasonal exhibits and regular classical concerts, it is
well-worth a visit any time of the year. Located right opposite the Museum of Art
is the Kutchan Natural History Museum which hosts fascinating exhibits about the
local fauna and the area's rich local history.
• Hokkaido has many festivals around the year and it is a great way to immerse
yourself in the culture of the country. From Jaga Matsuri to Niseko Fireworks
Festival, there’s plenty to choose from. Make sure you check the festival calendar
for your vacation dates.
Winter
• The property is located one kilometre from the Grand Hirafu Gondola which gives
you access to some of the area's steepest slopes, as well as some great beginner
runs. A complimentary shuttle service is offered during winter from your doorstep
to the gondola. From the gondola, there are other free shuttle buses that will take
you to any of the other Niseko resorts.
• Whether you're a first-timer trying to familiarise yourself with a pair of skis or an
accomplished snowboarder trying to perfect your turns, the Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snow School has a wide range of lessons and programmes available which cater to
all levels.
• Driving a snow mobile is an exhilarating way to explore Hirafu's incredible scenery.
From adventurous guided tours speeding down forested trails, to skidding along
the snow on a banana boat, there are plenty of options available for safe and
exciting family fun.
• Kids love tobogganning and tubing down the slopes. Indulge them at Kids Land
Annupuri, Niseko Kids at Niseko Village or Hirafu Alpen Kids Park and Zoo, which
also has a mini-zoo with penguins, rabbits and llamas.
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• For those slightly more adventurous we can recommend Niseko's specialist
mountain guides. Highly trained in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering
and off-piste skiing, their incredible knowledge and understanding of the local
terrain will provide you with an unforgettable experience of the area's wild
backcountry in the safest possible way.
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.
• Come spring, the snowmelt raises the water levels of the Shiribetsu River by almost
two metres, making it ideal for white water rafting. A 12 km-long course runs from
Hirafu Station to Niseko Station across Japan's cleanest river. Although it will take
you past a number of exciting challenges, the course is easy enough to navigate
while enjoying the valley's stunning beauty.
• 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.

The Neighborhood

Kita Kitsune Chalet is located on a quiet road in the centre of Hirafu village.
After a long day in the great outdoors, there’s no better way to relax than soaking those tired muscles in one of the many thermal spas or ‘onsen’. Kita Kitsune Chalet is close to both Hotel Hirafutei Onsen and Hotel Alpen Onsen – renowned for their beautiful facilities and excellent rejuvenation treatments. The chalet is also a ten-minute walk or a short drive from the Grand Hirafu ski gondola which gives you access to some of the area’s steepest slopes and also caters well to beginners. Simply call one of our on-call drivers to drive you there in the morning and pick
you up again in the afternoon.