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KOHO

3 customer reviews

US $403

Lower Hirafu – Chalet
3 Bedrooms

Koho is a beautiful three-storey chalet, reimagined with a tasteful, modern take on alpine living.

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Description

A wooden alpine cottage on the outside, and a light, airy, tasteful designer chalet on the inside, Koho was designed to delight. After a day spent skiing Niseko’s epic slopes and evenings spent dining your way through the neighbourhood’s cosy izakaya pubs, you can enjoy Instagram-worthy interiors and views in a peaceful Lower Village location, with Mt Yotei in plain sight.

Sleeps: 6 guests (8 max)
Total Area: 137m² (floorplan)
Refurbished: 2015

Koho
Overview

Standalone chalet
Mt Yotei views
Family friendly

Classic alpine chalet
Light modern interiors
Wood-burning fireplace

Walk to restaurants / bars
On free village shuttle route
Welcome centre transfers

Koho Kitchen and Dining Area | Lower Hirafu

Koho was refurbished in 2015, beautifully marrying old and new when the old original Hirafu ski lodge was given a new lease on life in modern Niseko. The owners have kept the original build and worked with the traditional wood beams that criss-cross the house, choosing to fold kitchen and living “nooks” into the recesses between, all the while making clever use of the receding ceilings to create a spacious and airy feeling in an otherwise cozy space.

One side of the living space is taken up by two kitchen nooks opposite each other, with a stylish wooden dining table in between. The kitchen and dining is separated from the living area with a feature fireplace, that faces the living room sofa and additional chairs. The sofa is built into the ceiling recess to create a truly cozy nook, with a coffee table that matches its length. You can lay back and enjoy the flat-screen TV with internet TV and SONOS surround sound, or simply gaze at the wood-fed fireplace and listen to the crackling of the fire.

Down the stairs there are three bedrooms in total – two bedrooms with full en-suites take up the second floor, while one bunk bedroom with its own TV nook serves as a great kids’ space on the ground floor. Each furniture piece throughout the house has been carefully chosen to match the clean, simple and understated wooden aesthetic.

Koho
Features

SAFETY / HYGIENE
  • Standalone property
  • Self-catering property
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • In-house laundry
  • Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
  • Centralised heating
  • Wood-burning fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Ski storage
  • Washing machine
  • Iron / board
  • Garbage removal every 2 nights
  • Mid-clean / linen change every 4 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
  • High-speed WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Streaming media service
  • Cable / satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Surround sound
KITCHEN / DINING
  • Full kitchen
  • Dining table
  • IH cooktop
  • Microwave / convection oven
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Rice cooker
  • Cutlery / plates
  • Cooking utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishwashing detergent
  • Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
  • Western bedding
  • Bunk beds
  • Kids bedroom
  • Linen
  • Closets
  • Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
  • Rain shower
  • Japanese washlet toilet
  • Towels
  • Shower products
  • Hair dryer

Koho
Rooms

BEDROOM 1

The first bedroom is located on the first floor, next to the second bedroom. This room sleeps two guests in either 1 king double or 2 single beds. Attached is a private en suite bathroom with shower and toilet, and essential shower items provided.

2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
En suite with shower

BEDROOM 2

The second bedroom is similar to the first one and it’s located on the same floor. The room sleeps two guests in a double bed. The en suite bathroom has a shower, toilet and washstand.

2 guests
1 king
En suite with shower

BEDROOM 3

Located on the ground/basement floor, the kids’ bedroom sleeps two guests in one set of bunk beds. This is the most spacious room in the house so additional guests will sleep on extra bedding in this room. There is a flat-screen TV with its own DVD player and internet TV available, so this room doubles as a media/entertainment room for the young ones. En suite bathroom features a shower, toilet and washstand.

2 guests
1 bunk (sleeps 2)
En suite with shower

Koho
Location

SETTING / ATMOSPHERE

Koho is located towards the bottom of the Lower Village in Hirafu, Niseko’s most developed and exciting ski village. This far downhill, Koho offers uninterrupted views of Mt Yotei and pleasant forest surroundings, with a bit more seclusion away from the hustle and bustle of the main village, which still within easy reach.

LIFTS / TRANSPORT

The lifts are a good 10-minute hike uphill, doable but a challenge with all your gear. If you plan to walk and rent your gear, you can look into overnight storage options so you don’t need to truck your gear back and forth all the way. During the season, the local free village shuttle will run past Koho every 20 minutes, with a stop to jump on a short 3-minute walk away. If you choose to rent a car during your stay, there’s space to park on-site.

RESTAURANTS / BARS

Hirafu’s Lower Village is home to quite a few hidden restaurants and izakayas and can be a great place to explore away from the crowds. Have a look at locally owned and loved Ebisutei, Koharuya and Rin Izakayas, hidden amongst the chalets and cottages nearby.

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.

5.00
Based on 3 reviews
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  1. Avatar for Shaun E.

    Shaun E.

    Great property and services for our stay in February 2023. Nila our concierge was accommodating and friendly. The location is towards the bottom of Lower Hirafu, but still easy walking distance to the free shuttle bus. The place itself is beautiful, warm and well-equipped. We had no issues with noise, and the living area in particular is a very comfortable place to hang out. I would definitely consider staying there again!

  2. Avatar for Leah W.

    Leah W.

    We loved staying at the Koho House and Nila with Powderlife made sure all of our needs and requests were taken care of with patience and kindness. The Koho House has a nice location close enough to walk to town but far enough to be quiet at night. Our group spent many nights in the common area eating dinner together and listening to music – it feels like you’re in a cozy ski lodge where you get to wake up to fresh snow every day. Highly recommend!

    • Avatar for Ministry Villas

      Ministry Villas

      We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review Leah. Our team is always on hand to help plan the perfect holiday in Japan and always more than happy to answer any questions or pre-book extras for the stay. Glad to hear you enjoyed stay with us and look forward to looking after you again.

  3. Avatar for Howard Chai

    Howard Chai

    Great property and centrally located. Wish the fireplace was available for us but overall it was great!

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