While no formal announcements have been made, there’s now no doubt several big names in the luxury resort world are set to invest in Niseko.
It’s no longer a secret that Four Seasons resort plans to setup at Richard Li’s newly acquired Hanazono Resort.
Aman Resorts – whose first ever resort 20 years ago was interestingly called Amanpuri – is known to be searching for a site to build a luxury retreat.
Another big name known to be investigating potential sites in the area is Banyan Tree.
A Hong Kong based company registered as Annupuri Land Holdings Ltd own a 40,000 tsubo (13.2ha) block on route 343 opposite the new Niseko 148 restaurant.
They are believed to be closing in on a deal with Capella Resorts, another high level low density resort chain.