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GINSETSU

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US $332

Middle Hirafu – Chalet
3 Bedrooms

This cool little chalet fuses traditional and modern Japanese design with all the necessary mod-cons.

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Description

Fancy sleeping on futon bed on traditional woven straw tatami mat flooring? Or savouring the delicate aroma of hinoki wood while taking a bath? Or how about staging your own tea ceremony? Gintetsu offers all the opportunities, with the side of Western comforts, including all modern amenities over its spacious two floors.

Sleeps: 6 guests (7 max)
Size: 143m² (floorplan)
Built: 2008

Ginsetsu
Overview

Standalone chalet
Village views
Family friendly

Authentic Japanese design
Traditional tatami room
Walk to restaurants / bars

On free village shuttle route
Welcome centre transfers

While Niseko is Japan’s premier ski resort, few properties in town offer the opportunity to experience features of authentic Japanese living, such as sitting on the floor to wine and dine on zabuton cushions, or traditional design finishes like wall texturing. This makes Ginsetsu something really special. The interior’s generous use of wood finishes and warm colour tones creates an ideal ambience for this cosy ski chalet.

High ceilings enhance the spacious feel and a charming feature of the chalet is the liberal use of picture windows to maximise light and views. Two of the three bedrooms feature traditional tatami flooring where guests sleep on plush futon mattresses. As an added treat, guests in one of the tatami rooms are treated to expansive views of Mt Yotei. Shoji-style paper and wood framed doors and windows emphasise the spacious atmosphere and Japanese flavour.

A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless broadband throughout guarantee entertainment and communications during your stay. Budding master chefs will delight in Ginsetsu’s spacious kitchen, with its clean lines, granite bench tops and modern appliances, including a 3-burner induction heating cooktop, oven with microwave function, rice cooker, coffee machine, dishwasher and large refrigerator. Close by in the living area is a family-sized timber table with bench seating.

Ginsetsu
Features

SAFETY / HYGIENE
  • Standalone property
  • Self-catering property
  • Private entrance
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • In-room safe
  • In-house laundry
  • Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
  • Central heating
  • Traditional tatami room
  • Washer / dryer
  • Iron / board
  • Garbage removal every 2 nights
  • Mid-clean / linen change every 4 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
  • High-speed WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable / satellite TV
KITCHEN / DINING
  • Full kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Rice cooker
  • Cutlery / plates
  • Cooking utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishwashing detergent
  • Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
  • Western bedding
  • Japanese bedding
  • Linen
  • Closets
  • Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
  • Rain shower
  • Bath tub
  • Japanese washlet toilet
  • Towels
  • Shower products
  • Hair dryer

Ginsetsu
Rooms

BEDROOM 1

The master bedroom is located on the ground floor and sleeps two guests in a king double bed. The room features closet space for your gear and has an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet.

2 guests
1 king
En suite with shower

BEDROOM 2

The second bedroom is also on ground level. This room features traditional Japanese straw mat tatami flooring. Sleep the traditional way, with plush futon mattresses placed on the soft tatami flooring. The two futon mattresses can be laid together or apart. There is a bathroom with bath and shower close by on the same floor.

2 guests
2 single futons

BEDROOM 3

The third bedroom, like the second, features traditional Japanese straw mat tatami flooring and sleeps two on futon mattresses. Ample storage is included, and windows face out onto the village. There is a bathroom on the same floor, featuring a bathtub and shower.

2 guests
2 single futons

Ginsetsu
Location

SETTING / ATMOSPHERE

Ginsetsu is located amongst a collection of other similar large houses in Middle Hirafu. It’s only a short walk from the centre of town, but there’s still a more peaceful, residential vibe in your immediate surroundings.

LIFTS / TRANSPORT

While the ski lifts are a bit of a walk away (a good 10 minutes or so), the shuttle bus stop is only 100 metres away, which will have you on the slopes in no time. A car parking space is also available if you would like to hire a car while in town (just make sure you have a valid international license).

RESTAURANTS / BARS

Being so well situated in the Middle Village, guests are within walking distance of convenience stores and a good cross-section of Hirafu’s famous restaurants and bars. The main dining strip of Momiji-Zaka is only a 5-minute walk away. And with the shuttle bus stop so close, the village is your oyster!

Need to Know

EXTRAS

  • Extra person: ¥6000/night
    (not charged for children 5 years and under if extra bedding is not required).
  • Baby Cot: ¥500/night

STAY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum nights:
    Peak: 5 (Dec 16 – Feb 29)
    Early Season: 3 (Dec 1 – 15)
    Spring: 2 (Mar 1 – May 8)
  • 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

Please note all information provided is representative and subject to change. If there are features or services that are imperative to your stay, please contact us before booking.

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  1. Avatar for Nerolie

    Nerolie

    From start to finish, this was an amazing stay. The crew picked us up at the bus stop, took us to check in then down to the villa. We had a few enquiries and requests whilst we were there and they were very helpful. The office is very close to the gondola too which made it easy.

    Ginsetsu is in a fantastic location. It’s really close to 2 of the local ski shuttles, but also not too far from the slopes as sometimes the shuttles were full or just didn’t turn up. There were heaps of restaurants, bars and food trucks close by in all the side streets and just up the hill at the main street.

    The accommodation itself was fantastic with plenty of room. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

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