Upper Hirafu, Niseko, Japan

The Vale Niseko

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2-8 Guests 1-3 Bedrooms 1-3 Bathrooms 31-244 sqm.

Check into The Vale Niseko, a multi-time winner of the World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel. Located beside the Ace Family Lift, this slopeside condotel is Niseko’s first ski-in ski-out retreat. Pairing a prime location with timeless design, the property features thoughtful facilities that include an onsen, concierge service, ski rental and storage, as well as a restaurant, spa and heated pool.

Each spacious 1- to 3-bedroom apartment is clad in a modern mix of stone and timber, and has a kitchen area, a washer and dryer, and other appliances. Selected accommodations offer a private onsen and balcony — perfect for après-ski moments with a view.

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Features

1-3 Bedrooms
1-3 Bathrooms
Concierge
Child Friendly
Private Pool
Spa on Site
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Highlights

  • Ski-in Ski-out property beside the Ace Family Quad Lift.
  • Timeless Appeal: Niseko’s first condotel with a modern design.
  • On-site restaurant, heated pool, spa, ski rental and lockers.
  • Spacious 1-3 bedroom suites offering affordable luxury.
  • Private onsen and balcony available in selected rooms.
  • Winner of World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel (World Ski Awards 2014-2017).

Room Types

We display all Room Types below, however availability of rooms will only be confirmed during booking.

Promotions

  • Summer Early Bird Offer
    5% off for 1-night stays for bookings made 7 days or more before check-in. Valid for stays from 01 May to 30 Nov 2026. 

  • Returning Guests
    Additional 5% off for previous guests returning for the 2026 summer season; 10% off for previous guests returning for the 2026-2027 ski season. Kindly email [email protected] for a quotation.

  • Luxe Nomad Winter Stay Offer
    10% off for stays from 01 to 17 Dec 2026 and 19 Feb to 30 Apr 2027. Season's minimum nights required apply.

  • Luxe Nomad Winter Long Stay 
    Additional 5% off for all stays from 01 Dec 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 lasting 9 nights or more. Kindly email [email protected]. for a quotation. 

  • All promotions are subject to availability on request and can be withdrawn at anytime without prior notice. Terms and conditions apply. For enquiries, please kindly e-mail [email protected].

The Luxe Nomad Rental Terms and Conditions

Explore The Area

166-9 Aza Yamada, Kutchan-cho, Hokkaido 044-0081.

5 m

Ace Family Quad Lift

50 m

Free Shuttle Bus Stop

200 m

Supermarket

300 m

Bars/Restaurants

700 m

Hirafu Welcome Center

1.0 km

Holiday Pair Lift 1

1.0 km

Hirafu Gondola

7.3 km

Kutchan Station

111.0 km

New Chitose Airport

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Good to Know

  • Front Desk:

    • Summer: 27 Apr to 30 Nov.
    • Winter: 01 Dec to 26 Apr.
  • Housekeeping:

    • Service Clean every 2nd day (includes light clean of rooms, replacement of towels and garbage removal).
    • Service Clean daily for Hotel Rooms and Penthouse (winter only).
    • Mid Clean every 4th day for stays over 5 nights (includes service clean plus change of linen and vacuum-cleaning of rooms).
  • Nearest Ski Lifts: Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU.

    • Open from 29 Nov 2025 to 06 May 2026.
    • Ski-in ski-out access to Ace Family Lift.
    • *Schedule is subject to change. For real time updates and more information on this and other Niseko ski areas, please click HERE.
  • Vale Bar & Grill Restaurant (VBG): Open during winter only

  • BBQ Grill: 27 Apr to 30 Nov (Summer only).

    • Available for Penthouse units only.
  • Onsen: 20 Dec to 15 Apr (winter only).

    • Available to The Vale Niseko guests (free of charge) and guests of other Nisade x The Luxe Nomad properties (JPY 1,500 for adults; JPY 1,000 for children).
  • In-Room Onsen (Some Room Types Only): 20 Dec to 15 Apr (winter only).

  • Reju Spa:

    • Summer: Available upon request from 01 Jul to 31 Aug.
    • Winter: 01 Dec to 31 Mar.
  • Heated Pool: 01 Jul to 30 Sep (Summer only).

  • The Vale Snowsports: Open during winter only.

  • Parking: Free of charge for the first two vehicles.

    • Parking spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
  • Other Facilities: Ski Storage Area, Boot Rack, Sauna and Communal Bath at the Onsen.

  • For complete winter and summer operation hours, please see HERE.

  • Apple TV
  • Baby Cot and High Chair
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Machine
  • Concierge Service
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Ski Concierge Service
  • Ski Storage
  • Smart TV

Details

  • Complimentary Concierge Service with our Guest Experience Team, including arrangement of airport transfers, ski & snowboarding essentials (lift passes, lessons, gear rental), other snow activities, car hire, and restaurant reservations.
  • Upon check-in, there will be complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, body soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, dishwasher powder, washing powder, tissues and cleaning products.
  • Breakfast is available for guests in the Hotel Room and Studio units during the winter season (01 Dec to 31 Mar).

Child Policy and Extra Bedding

  • Extra person (6 years old and above) counts toward maximum occupancy allowed for each accommodation.
  • A child 5 years old and below can stay for free in existing bedding.
  • Extra bedding for infants (5 years old and below) is a baby cot/futon and highchair at JPY 5,000 per child for every 4 nights.
  • Extra person (6 years old and above) fee of JPY 11,400 per person per night is applicable when occupants exceed the standard occupancy for the respective unit. An extra futon will be arranged in the living room and not in the bedrooms due to limited space. Breakfast is included in the daily rate of JPY 11,400 per guest.
  • In the situation that an extra guest stays for only part of the nights booked, the extra person fee still applies for the total nights of the group stay.
  • No extra bed allowed in the Superior Hotel Room, Superior Studio, 1 Bedroom Suite with Murphy’s bed, 1 Bedroom Suite with Bunk Room, and 2 Bedroom Suite with Bunk Room (Dual Key) units.

Bedding Preference

  • Bedding may be flexible in the accommodation, but varies from bedroom to bedroom.
  • Bedding will be arranged in the standard bedding configuration unless specified otherwise in writing to [email protected] at least 14 days prior to arrival date. Last-minute bedding changes shall be subject to a surcharge.
  • Where the bedding configuration is not supplied within the required time-frame or is incorrect on check-in and needs to be changed, an amendment fee per bedroom will be charged.

Cleaning Service

  • Service Clean: Daily from December to March for Hotel room, Studio and Penthouses. Every second day of your stay for 1–3-bedroom apartments from December to March, and all room types from April to November; this includes towel change, bed making and garbage removal.
  • Mid Stay Clean: every fourth day of your stay, which includes Service Clean, full linen change and vacuuming of the apartment for guests staying 5 nights or more.
  • Extra cleaning is available on request at an additional charge but is subject to availability. Please contact our Front Desk team for more details.

Check-In and Check-Out

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM.
    • Copies of passports and credit card details for the security deposit are required at check-in.
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM.
    • All luggage and personal belongings must be removed from rooms by the check-out time.
  • Kindly note that late check-outs are not available during Peak Season (01 Dec to 31 Mar). Should there be a late check-out available, late check-out fee may apply.
  • Early check-in/late check-out requests will be subject to availability on arrival/departure to the property outside of Peak season (01 Apr to 30 Nov).

Property Regulations

  • Guests accept responsibility for damage to the property, the room (including common areas), fittings, furniture, keys and other properties caused during their occupation, including any consequential losses incurred.
  • No smoking is allowed in the property (includes balcony areas). Guests who smoke will be liable to pay a JPY 100,000 fine for Hotel room, Studio, and 1-3-bedroom apartments, and JPY 500,000 for Penthouses. Additional damage charges may apply to compensate later guests who are affected by the smell of smoking or the owner of the property for bookings that need to be relocated to a different property.
  • No pets are allowed at any accommodation, either inside, outside or remaining in vehicles parked at the accommodation.
  • Parking spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, especially during the winter season. We kindly recommend submitting your request in advance to help us accommodate you.