FOR a regular visitor to Niseko this year’s most noticeable addition to the Hirafu landscape would be the recently completed Vale and Snow Crystal developments.
Both these well-positioned properties offer central village convenience and great views, yet are only metres from the Ace Family lift – amongst the best locations in the village.
Together with the adjacent Alpen Ridge they create a significant new focal point that has already been very well received by investors and holiday makers alike.
Nisade’s new flagship, The Vale, dominates this new precinct.
46 apartments and studios offer a sumptuous level of appointment including private onsens, great views of both Mt Yotei and the ski runs, and open fireplaces warming chic interiors.
Boasting an in-house restaurant, heated pool, natural onsen, and après ski bar and nightclub, The Vale sets a new benchmark for Niseko accommodation and is Hirafu’s freshest self-contained resort.
Nisade’s Jonathan Martin feels The Vale presents an enduring yet understated elegance that has been well received.
Only metres from the runs, Snow Crystal completes this well-positioned corner and is also aimed at the upper end of the market. This collection of luxury serviced apartments offers floor-to-ceiling windows, one-bathroom-per-bedroom floor plans, and a lavish list of appointments.
Snow Crystal is aimed at families and small groups seeking luxury and convenience.
Niseko has come a long way in a short space of time, mainly due to the quality and dependability of its snow.
The hard-core enthusiasts who first brought Niseko’s powder to the world’s attention were less concerned with accommodation standards and more focused on snow quality.
Snow Crystal and The Vale illustrate the higher standard of accommodation that the current market demands and add a welcome new facet to Niseko’s allure.