Hakuchozan

Designer decadence with a touch of European charm

Overview

Voted Japan’s best ski chalet for two years running, Hakuchozan is no ordinary chalet experience. A winter home for the world’s wealthiest, this ultra-luxe, seven-bedroom sanctuary promises an exclusive 6-star Niseko experience. Decked out with a man-cave (complete with a bar and shuffleboard table); a kids’ game room; an 80-inch screen with Apple TV in the living room; a karaoke system; and BOSE sound system, Hakuchōzan is the ultimate party palace, for kids and adults alike.

Guests don’t have to think about a single thing. Private chefs prepare daily meals of your choice alongside unlimited drinks, and a butler will be at your beck and call day or night — they’ll even deliver a steaming cup of hot cocoa to you on the slopes should you desire. Nothing is too much trouble. It’s a brisk eight-minute walk to the nearest ski lift, although there’s a chauffeur on hand if you prefer to be dropped off. And outside on the patio you’ll find a Jacuzzi, BBQ and fire pit paired with magical views of Mount Yotei, towering in all its snowy splendour.

Location

Nestled in the heart of Niseko’s Hirafu middle village, Hakuchōzan is an eight-minute walk to the nearest ski lift, or if you’d prefer to be chauffeured, it’s a speedy one-minute drive in the 10-seater van. For food, Niseko has everything, from Michelin-starred menus to quaint family-run cafés and everything in between. Highlights on the menu include traditional izakaya, sukiyaki, udon and shabu-shabu.