The Pinnacle of Luxury: Opulent Alpine Living at Niseko’s Most Desirable Address

Soak in your own private hot-spring bath overlooking Mt Yotei and Grand Hirafu’s ski hills.

Doze to the music of a rushing mountain stream. Off “Millionaires’ Row” in Niseko’s vibrant Middle Village, ensconced in a serene, cliff-edge silver-birch forest setting, Corniche Hirafu is the first and last exclusive, luxury onsen estate of its kind.

In-home natural hot-spring baths exploit exquisite, protected views of Mt Yotei, ski fields and alpine wildwoods. Each custom-designed trophy residence enjoys voluminous, double-height living spaces generously sized for large families and multiple guests, complemented by abundant entertainment spaces, five en suite bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen optimised for family cooking or catered dining. Additional features include staff (or kids’) bunk room, gym and wine cellar, spacious ski-gear drying rooms, naturally lit two-car garage, copious amounts of space for long-term owner storage, electric car chargers and more.

An easy stroll to high-end stores, Michelin dining and popular cafés, Corniche Hirafu offers village convenience in an alpine sanctuary. Refinement and meticulous design standards throughout are by Tokyo architect Riccardo Tossani, renowned for the most prestigious properties in Niseko.

THE ARCHITECT’S VIEW

“Inspiration came quickly from old-growth silver-birch forest, the drama of the cliff-edge setting and breathtaking views. Having enjoyed Niseko’s four distinct seasons, I evolved an architecture that enhanced this unspoiled alpine setting while protecting its wonder. The quiet of the forest and charm of its burbling stream demanded planning that ensured privacy for each villa’s onsen, stunning views as well as direct access to the meandering river valley below. Saving every old-growth tree in this nature reserve was a prime objective, consistent with sustainable design principles employed throughout.

Unlike anywhere else in Hirafu’s middle village, the Corniche estate’s 22m height zoning allows multiple floors with double-height ceilings. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows enable celebration of light and space: the ultimate signature of true luxury and commodious living.

Broad, fully equipped and sheltered sky terraces are designed for all-season entertaining, exploiting spectacular panoramic mountain and forest views. Each level, from sky terrace to spa, is easily accessible by elevator, enabling convenient enjoyment of every amenity.

Abundant use of stone, timber, darker colours and tones integrated with soft, indirect illumination is essential to complement the ever-changing quality of light and alpine beauty of Niseko’s four distinct seasons. Corniche is timeless con-temporary architecture that marries awe-inspiring nature in a secluded forest enclave with a vibrant village lifestyle.”