FIRST TRACKS

2 customer reviews

US $433

Upper Hirafu – Apartments
2, 3 Bedrooms

First Tracks overlooks the Ace Family run, alive during the day and stunningly lit up at night.

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Description

First Tracks apartments are located in Upper Hirafu Village in a prime location right next to the Family Run. The location of the apartments makes it the ideal accommodation for families with young children, or those who just want to be as close to the slopes as possible. Our team stayed here – check out our verdict on our slope-side stay at First Tracks.

Sleeps: 4 – 6 guests (7 max)
Size: 74 – 94m²
Built: 2003

First Tracks
Overview

Ski-in / ski-out
Ski slope views
English-speaking staff
Concierge
Family friendly

Ski storage and tuning facilities
Walk to restaurants
Walk to cafés
Walk to bars
Walk to onsens

Walk to groceries
Laundry
On inter-resort bus route
On free village shuttle route
Parking space (inquire)

The Family Run is the gentlest slope in Hirafu, perfect for first-timers and young children. The slope is accessed by the Ace Family Pair lift, which is a slow-moving double chair which is ideal for beginner skiers learning to use a chairlift. Niseko Base Snowsports (NBS) is located at the base of the slope, offering private and group ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults, as well as equipment hire. The Ace Family Pair lift can also be used by advanced skiers and boarders to access lifts further up the mountain.

First Tracks offers both two and 3-bedroom apartment options, sleeping up to seven guests. The apartments are fully self-contained and feature high-quality, modern fittings and furnishings. They come with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area to seat up to six people. The lounge and dining areas have views of the Family Run.

Included with satellite TV with English-language channels, boardcasting movies and news, plus a DVD player, mini hi-fi and wireless internet connection throughout the property. The basement has a common area with laundry facilities, and ski and snowboard storage area and tuning bench.

First Tracks
Features

COMFORT / CONVENIENCE

• Centralised heating
• Ski hill views

• Village views
• Ski storage

• Washing machine
• Clothes dryer

INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT

• High-speed WiFi

• Cable/Satellite TV

• DVD player

KITCHEN / DINING

• Dining table
• Oven
• Cooktop
• Microwave

• Fridge
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Coffee/tea/milk/sugar on arrival

• Cutlery/plates
• Cooking utensils
• Dishwashing liquid
• Highchair (see “Extras” below)

BEDROOMS

• Western bedding

• Closets

• Cot (see “Extras” below)

BATHROOMS

• Bath tub
• Japanese washlet toilet

• Towels
• Body soap

• Shampoo and conditioner
• Hair dryer

First Tracks
Apartment Types

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Spacious and comfortable, with two western style bedrooms featuring either King Double or Single beds as required with a bathroom to share between them. A full western-style oven is the showpiece in a full-feature kitchen. Feature windows in the living room look out over the ski slopes, which are literally just out the back.

4 guests (5 max)
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
74m²

Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles

3 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Improves upon the 2 bedroom by adding an en suite bedroom on the loft level. Enjoy expansive dining and living areas, fully functional kitchen and views of the ski slopes throughout from this unbeatably located apartment.

6 guests (7 max)
3 bedrooms
2 bathroom
94m²

Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 3 : 1 king or 2 singles

First Tracks
Location

Setting / Atmosphere

First Tracks is located slopeside, on a side street just off Hirafu’s main intersection. A short 2 minute walk downhill will get you to an abundance of dining choices, onsen, convenient stores and of course, nightlife. The apartments are not located right on the main street, so you can relax with a little peace and quiet in the evenings too.

Lifts / Transport

First Tracks is just steps away from the Ace Family Lift, so you can be in for first tracks each morning! TheFamily slope is perfect for beginners, as well as advanced skiers and boarders to access the lifts higher up the mountain without the need to walk up the hill or catch the shuttle bus (stop is 2-3 minute walk away).

Restaurants / Bars

You don’t have to go far to get to some of the best restaurants and bars in Hirafu, First Tracks can be found just behind one of the main streets – Hirafu-Zaka street – which is home to many great restaurants and bars. It’s also a short walk to the Seicomart convenience store or Gorilla Supermarket if you need to pick up a few groceries.

Need to Know

EXTRAS

  • Extra futon/bedding: ¥5000 pp/night
    (not charged for children 6 years and under)
  • Cot/highchair set: ¥5000/stay
  • Special discount: 10% off for 10+ nights

STAY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum nights:
    Peak: 5 (Dec 21-Jan 5 / Jan 25-Feb 1)
    Shoulder: 4 (Dec 14-20 / Jan 6-24 / Feb 2-29)
    Low: 2 (up to Dec 13 / from Mar 1)
  • Check-in time: 4pm
  • Check-out time: 10am

PAYMENT DETAILS

  • We offer the best rates online
  • Rates include government tax and services (some other websites add this at the end)
  • Rates quoted in Yen (JPY)
  • 20% deposit due at booking
  • 80% balance due 60 days before arrival
  • Pay by credit card / PayPal / bank transfer
  • See our full terms and conditions

Please note all information provided is representative and subject to change. If there are features or services that are imperative to your stay, please check with us and we can confirm.

4.50
Based on 2 reviews
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  1. Avatar for Veerapa

    Veerapa

    Really enjoy our stay at First Track !! :-)
    The accommodation is located right next to the ski lift, a few mins walk from restaurants, Supermarket and ski rental shop. The room is so spacious, clean and cozy. There is a ski storage room on the ground floor with boots drying facility. The rental rate is reasonable.

    If you are a group of 6-7 ppl looking for accommodation in Niseko, First Track is a great option.

  2. Avatar for Sara

    Sara

    These days, Niseko is filled with sleek designer chalets and austere ski condos. That’s all very well and good… but sometimes you just want that cosy alpine feeling. Our apartment at First Tracks had huge windows that allowed for abundant light and great views of our new next-door neighbour: the Ace Family Run. Beyond that, the sunshine also helped keep the apartments nice and toasty, with a little help from centralised heating.

    This cosy setting gave us the perfect excuse to curl up in front of the Apple TV on the nights we felt too lazy to head out. To add to the homely ambiance, the cupboards were stocked with board games like Scrabble and Monopoly. The slopeside ambiance was made complete by the gentle hum of the ski lifts waiting right outside.
    All the bedrooms at First Tracks have split beds which can be set up as kings or two single beds. This allows for great flexibility, regardless of whether you’re travelling as a couple of couples, a family or a group of friends. And really, this setting is ideal for all of these scenarios.

    Our two-bedroom apartment had a fully equipped kitchen and with the Seicomart convenience store within a five-minute walk, snacking and cooking at the apartment was easy. The apartments also have full laundry facilities, which is always great, especially if you’re travelling long term like we were. Recommend!

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