Book direct with Powderlife for the best price and to receive our complimentary concierge service. Select your dates below to reserve SNOWDOG VILLAGE
Prices are calculated using the property's nominated currency, typically JPY. Amounts shown in other currencies are based on today's exchange rate.
Description
SnowDog Village is a contemporary block of apartments surrounded by pristine Hokkaido forest in Niseko Village, just a five-minute ride form the lifts. But the thing that really makes these apartments stand out is their pet-friendly policy – these are one of the only accommodation options where your furry friends are welcome!
Sleeps: 2 – 6 guests (7 max)
Size: 23 – 98m²
SnowDog Village
Overview
Modern ski apartments
Forest views
Family friendly
Pet-friendly accommodation
Elegant modern interiors
On-site restaurant / cafe
Guest ski lift shuttle
Welcome centre transfers
SnowDog Village’s is not just a cute play on words – when they say snow dogs, they literally mean snow dogs. Nestled by the snowy woods of Niseko Village, these apartments are one of the only accommodation were your furry travel companions will be welcomed with open arms.
Consisting from 1,2 and 3 bedrooms apartments, SnowDog Village exudes a relaxed modern elegance in its styling and choice of furniture. Each unit is designed to be a true home-from-home, both to you and your furry friends, and comes with all the conveniences you’ll need, including full laundry facilities, Apple TV, heating/air-conditioning and dishwasher to name a few.
With its location, the condominium offers the best of Niseko. Surrounded by forest, there’s easy access for you and your pets to enjoy the great outdoors right in your backyard. At the same time, it only takes five minutes to reach the ski lifts and restaurants waiting in Niseko Village. Nice!
SnowDog Village
Features
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
- Centralised heating
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Light housekeeping every 2 nights
- Mid-clean / linen change every 6 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
- High-speed WiFi
- Flat-screen TV
- Apple TV
KITCHEN / DINING
- Full kitchen
- Dining table
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Nespresso machine
- Coffee / tea / milk on arrival
- Rice cooker
- Cutlery / plates
- Cooking utensils
- Dishwasher
- Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
- Western bedding
- Linen
- Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
- Rain shower
- Bath tub
- Japanese washlet toilet
- Towels
- Shower products
- Hair dryer
SnowDog Village
Apartment Types
STUDIO
The studio unit is the perfect powder pad for couples, complete with either a double or twin beds according to your preference; well-fitted kitchenette; laundry nook and Apple TV. Bathroom comes with a tub, shower, washstand and toilet.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
En suite with bath
23-24.5m²
STUDIO SUITE
Adding more space and a touch of opulence to the standard studio apartment, the studio suite is the perfect choice for discerning travellers. You can choose either a double bed or two singles as your bedding. The apartment also has a kitchenette, laundry facilities, Apple TV and a bathroom with a bath, shower, toilet and washstand.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
En suite with bath
26-28m²
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT
The one-bedroom apartment offers ample space with its spacious living and dining areas and separate bedroom suite. The living areas feature comfortable seating options arranger around an Apple TV; a full kitchen and laundry facilities. Bedding can be either a double or two single beds, based on your preference. An ensuite bathroom completes the setup.
2 guests (3 max)
1 king or 2 singles
1 bathroom
39-49m²
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT 1
The first of the 2 x two-bedroom apartment spans some 46m2 with ample space to enjoy the apartment with friends, family – and pets! Living and dining areas have an open floor plan, with a full kitchen, Apple TV and laundry facilities providing entertainment and convenience. The two bedrooms are separated with a shared bathroom wedged between them – one room comes with a choice of one double or two single beds, while the other features a set of bunks.
4 guests (5 max)
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
46m²
Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 bunk
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT 2
The second two-bedroom apartment is much like the first one, with an open-plan living and dining room fitted with a well-equipped kitchen, Apple TV and a laundry nook. The two bedrooms offer either a double or two single beds in one room and a set of bunks in the other. A bathroom sits between the two bedrooms, complete with a bath/shower, washstand and toilet.
4 guests (5 max)
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
45.7-49.8m²
Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 bunk
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT LOFT
For those looking for some added space, a two-bedroom apartment can be booked in conjunction with a studio apartment to create a spacious three-bedroom unit that’s perfect for families and their furry travel companions. There’s a sofa bed in the living room, meaning the apartment can accommodate up to seven guests (extra charges apply). Guests enjoy a full kitchen, Apple TV, laundry facilities and two bathrooms, both with a bath/shower combo.
6 guests (7 max)
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
70m²
Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 bunk
Bedroom 3: 1 king or 2 singles
THREE BEDROOM PENTHOUSE
The most lavish pad in the building is of course the three-bedroom penthouse. The apartment comes with spacious living and dining areas and three bedrooms, one of them a fun bunk room that’s great for kids. The apartment has all the mod cons and conveniences needed for a plush powder stay, including a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and Apple TV to keep you entertained.
6 guests (6 max)
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
98m²
Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 3: 1 bunk
SnowDog Village
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
SnowDog Village is located in a quiet, forest bound corner of Niseko Village. This is a beautiful spot where you’re surrounded by nature and, should you be travelling with pets, your dogs can play in the snow to their heart’s content!
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
It takes about five minutes to reach Niseko Village’s ski lifts. The property provides a morning shuttle to the chair lifts – otherwise, you can make the five-minute jaunt over to the free shuttle bus stop.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
No need to venture far in search of your next meal – the property has its own on-site restaurant, which true to form is also a pet-friendly establishment. For more options, the restaurants in Niseko Village are only five minutes away.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra futon / bedding: ¥6,000 pp/night
- Baby cot / highchair free on request
- Small dog (up to 10kg) : ¥3,000 / night
- Medium dog (under 25kg) – ¥4,000 / night
- Large dog (25kg & above) – ¥5,000 / night
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum nights:
Peak: 5 (Dec 20-Jan 2 / Jan 31-Feb 6)
Powder / Holiday / CNY: 3 (Dec 16-19 / Jan 3-30 / Feb 7-28)
Value: 2 (up to Dec 15 / from Mar 1) - Check in: 3pm
- Check out: 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
Nick Whitehead –
Perfect for our group of 4 this clean and modern accommodation is not far from the ski slopes, located in a quiet part of Niseko.
Google Reviewed March 2024
Paul Edelman –
We have just arrived home after a 2 week stay @ the Snow Dog Village. I cannot speak highly enough about the Staff & Accommodation. Their Friendly & Attentive manner would have to be an 11/10 rating from me. From the shuttle service too & from the Ski Lifts each day as well as the Arrival & Departure lift. We had an issue with the Washer & Dryer which was attended to straight away & Repaired on the spot. We are looking at Booking again for the 2025 Season. Well done too all the Staff for making our stay a memorable one.
Google Reviewed March 2024
Amanda Barr –
WOW! What an amazing time staying at snowdog!! The hospitality is incredible. They go above and beyond to help you navigate niseko which isn’t very easy when you’re staying outside of Hirafu. This isn’t a hotel, you have your own unit which we loved. They drive you to the base of the mountain- about 2 min drive. Rooms clean, shower was great and laundry in units- except the laundry soap wasn’t the best, made our clothes smell little funky.
Food things to know- there is a container coffee shop within the village but hours are 12-4. The restaurant connected to snowdog is closed on Tuesdays and you need to make a reservation. There’s a dairy farm shopping area down the street that has a pizza restaurant. Lucky fingers is another restaurant that offered a shuttle service from snowdog. If you’re not eating within those restaurants- maybe a few more, you’re going into hirafu and buses stop at 8pm. Plan ahead and you’ll have a blast!
Google Reviewed February 2024
Clark Clingenpeel –
Great location close to Niseko Village. Excellent staff, Very attentive to all our needs. Good value.
Google Reviewed February 2024
Kirk Shaw –
Great spot quick walk to Banzi chair if you don’t have the staff drop you off there. From there up the gondola from the Hilton, and you can get anywhere. Great kitchen facilities , pots/pans, and plates and glasses. Bring supplies from Kutchan or Sapporo as the shopping up here is akin to trying to piece together a meal from a 7-11.
Google Reviewed February 2024
J D’Auria –
Spent 4-nights here and had a great experience! Reception representatives are great and super responsive. Not a single issue over the entire trip. Stayed in 2-bedroom that could fit 5-7 people if necessary. Has all the cookware for in-home dining.
There is a bus stop just down the street that can take you into town (Hirafu). About 350 yen one way per person. If you have the All Mountain Pass, it’s free.
Note: this place is not really within walking distance of much. You either need a vehicle or take the bus. People who put this as a “con” should do their research or simply look at a map.
Google Reviewed February 2024
Tad Yeu Kho –
Great place to stay if you want to be away from the craze at Hirafu!!!
My family had a great time staying at SnowDog Village during our holiday. The staff are very helpful from the moment the reservation was made months ago… Mark and his colleagues answered promptly to many questions and requests from someone who had no experience in Niseko. They helped me to select the right, family friendly slope and helped to book the Ski lessons and provided options for ski gears rental.
The reception team (Kellie, Reid and Toshie) was also very friendly and helpful during our stay. The apartment was great… spacious (for Japan standard), comfy, well-heated, clean and well-equipped. Would recommend to ‘stock up’ before check-in as the location is not that near to the nearest town (Kutchan) where big supermarkets are… best if you have a car to get around the area and to go to the ski slopes without having to take the shuttles (can leave all gears in the cars).
If there is one suggestion to make, it would be to have some ‘cooking ingredients’ (like cooking oil, salt, soya sauce, pepper) available for sales at the reception, if not provided in the apartment.
Overall, we had a blast there and we would certainly stay there again if we go back Niseko again! Arigatou-gozaimasu!
Google Reviewed January 2024
Tuan Ee Ting –
This is a wonderful place to stay. Everything is new. Full equipped. staff is helpful and answer all your queries!
Google Reviewed December 2023
yuta yamaba –
I used it with my pet. Great customer service too! The rice is also delicious!
Google Reviewed October 2023
Omisu –
An early spring stay with no snow. The weather was nice and we enjoyed the best of Niseko. Although my dog is a large dog, he was very satisfied with the spacious and clean room.
Google Reviewed May 2023
Jacob Vahab Rashidi (Bj) –
As we expected the place is a gem in Niseko for dog lovers…very accommodating and kind staffs…super cozy and quiet atmosphere…as there aren’t any supermarkets or convenience stores nearby you’d better take enough food and beverage to cut back on traveling for groceries and other necessities…all together an awesome experience
Google Reviewed April 2023
J S –
Snow Dog is highly recommended!!! Location is not too far away from the Hirafu town, there is hourly bus which can go to Hirafu town easily. The apartment room is very clean and nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The special dog staff, SIBU, also very cute and friendly.
Google Reviewed March 2023
Raymond Yip –
Super comfortable and excellent stay in Jan 2023. Everything was very clean and staff helpful at all times. Very warm and cosy. Car parking right outside apartment is as convenient as it gets. Fully recommended!
Google Reviewed February 2023
Susan Thomas –
Such a wonderful place. It was the perfect stay for my family. Close enough to all the ski lifts and cosy enough to relax in after our ski. We loved the views from all the windows at the apartment. We will definitely be back!
Google Reviewed February 2023
Alaeddin Nassani –
One of the best places I stayed at.. amazing washing machine!!
Google Reviewed January 2023
L N –
This is a pet-friendly hotel that is very close to the ski resort. It is built like an apartment and has a small kitchen. It is also suitable for long-term stays.
Google Reviewed May 2022
ぷくりん“ぷくぷく” –
It was quiet and comfortable 😁
The owner was also friendly. There is Takahashi Farm nearby and I had a pleasant walk with my dog 😊 I was able to forget about work and experience a relaxing time and space.
Google Reviewed April 2022
岡真理子 –
The room is spacious and clean. The voices of birds echo through the greenery in the morning sunlight. Winter is probably good, but the forest season is also nice. It’s a hardwood floor, so I think it’s best to bring a mat for your dog. Also, a flashlight and insect repellent spray.
Google Reviewed March 2022
rei –
You can spend time with your dog very quietly. The room is clean and the bed is big. The washer and dryer are hidden and convenient. It does not spoil the view of the room. The employees were also very courteous. There were no amenities for dogs, so it would have been nice if it was a little more dog-friendly. There is one small dog run. Because large dogs and small dogs are not separated, you need to be careful when other dogs are around.
Google Reviewed March 2022
Brie Nesmith –
We decided to stay at SnowDog and it did not disappoint! They offered a free shuttle to Niseko Village and sometimes they have a free shuttle running to Hirafu. There’s also a bus stop down the street where the Niseko United bus frequently stops. The best part of our stay was the staff, they could not have been more kind!
Google Reviewed February 2022
Christopher Gianan –
SnowDog Village was amazing! The staff were very accommodating and took time to pick us up and drop us off. They even waited for us to rent snowboards. The room was very large and also very clean, and even had a washer that also dried clothes. I would go back here again.
Google Reviewed February 2022
Kanae Terasaki –
Anyway, it was a wonderful space, a calm space that felt like home, a quiet space where time passed slowly, and pets were allowed to stay with us, so I was able to spend some relaxing time with my family. The furniture in the kitchen was neatly arranged, and it was a strange kitchen that made me want to cook. There is also a washing machine and dryer, so you don’t have to bring dirty clothes home. You can also buy freshly harvested vegetables at Niseko’s roadside station, which is a great way to soothe your stomach.
Google Reviewed January 2022
asa “shanti” y. –
There is a kitchen and washer/dryer, so you can spend a comfortable time with your dog.
Google Reviewed April 2021
Bart Tilly –
Perfect location for our ski vacation. The support staff was amazing!
Google Reviewed February 2020
Rebecca Dai –
Very well managed boutique accommodation in Niseko, 15min drive to the Niseko Village & Grand Hirafu each direction. The shuttle bus (operationally 17/18 season) is certainly useful and a convenient addition
Google Reviewed February 2019