SHIROKUMA CHALETS

US $556

Middle Hirafu – Chalet
4 Bedrooms

Shirokuma Chalets is a pair of townhouses with a relaxed vibe in central Hirafu.

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Description

Shirokuma Chalets is a spacious, modern building in Middle Hirafu, just a minutes’ stroll to the centre of town. These adjoining chalet-style townhouses have big, open living areas with gas fireplaces and plenty of seating, providing opportunity for groups and families to gather in the mornings and evenings to make the most of time on and off the ski hill. Shirokuma #1 sleeps 11 people, and Shirokuma #2 sleeps 10, so if rented together can accommodate groups of up to 21 people in a prime Niseko address.

Sleeps: 10 – 20 guests (21 max)
Size: 170m²
Built: 2005

Shirokuma Chalets
Overview

Semi-detached townhouses
Village views
Family friendly

Warm contemporary interiors
Gas fireplace
Bunk beds

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

Shirokuma Chalets Living Area | Middle Hirafu

Shirokuma means “white bear” in Japanese. But rest easy: there aren’t any white bears in these parts – and all the Hokkaido Brown Bears will be hibernating in winter – and instead, this pair of townhouses was named after the polar bear in the logo for Bundaberg Rum. About 15 years old, the building is a mid-range modern apartment building by Niseko standards.

Shirokuma Chalets comprises two semi-detached townhouses with private entrances to each unit. The units have slightly different layouts and bedroom configurations, but they both come with four bedrooms. Shirokuma 1 has two bedrooms with double king beds (can be split into twins) and two rooms with one single bed and a bunk bed each. Shirokuma 2 also has the same two double rooms, but the two remaining rooms come with three single beds each. You could also book the two units together to accommodate 20 guests across eight bedrooms.

The townhouses come with fully equipped modern kitchens with Western appliances including wine cooler, and entertainment facilities including flat-screen TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi. The kitchen and dining area is a central feature in each apartment. Although there’s enough restaurants in Niseko to dine out every day for one or two winters, the kitchens in Shirokuma Chalets make preparing home-cooked meals a breeze. There is plenty of bench space to prepare, open-plan layout and bar to enable socialising while cooking, and adjoining dining room with plenty of seating to cater for a small army of diners. Full laundry facilities and ski lockers provide added convenience.

Shirokuma
Features

SAFETY / HYGIENE
  • Self-catering property
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Emergency exit
  • In-room safe
  • In-house laundry
  • Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
  • Centralised heating
  • Gas fireplace
  • Ski storage
  • Drying room
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Housekeeping every 2 nights
  • Mid-clean / linen change every 5 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Apple TV (Shirokuma #2)
  • DVD player (Shirokuma #1)
  • Cable / satellite TV
KITCHEN / DINING
  • Full kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Breakfast bar
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee / tea / milk / sugar on arrival
  • Cutlery / plates
  • Cooking utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Fridge
  • Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
  • Western bedding
  • Linen
  • Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
  • Rain shower
  • Bath tub
  • Towels
  • Shower products
  • Hair dryer

Shirokuma
Rooms

FOUR BEDROOM CHALET 1

This four-bedroom townhouse is generously built over three levels. The entrance on the first floor opens up onto a living area with full kitchen, dining table and sofa seating area with windows looking out onto Niseko’s fine powder snow. A staircase takes you to the bedrooms upstairs. The basement level houses a laundry room and dedicated ski storage (with enough space for 10!) and drying room.

10 guests (11 max)
4 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
170m² (floorplan)

Bedroom 1 : 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 3: 1 single and 1 bunk
Bedroom 4: 1 single and 1 bunk

FOUR BEDROOM CHALET 2

This three-level townhouse is perfect for families and groups of up to 10 people. The entrance is on the middle level and opens to an open-plan living area with a full kitchen, dining area and lounge section with windows providing views of snow-covered Hirafu. Follow the stairs upstairs to choose between the four bedrooms; two with double split beds and two with three single beds each. The basement level comprises laundry facilities along with ski storage and drying room for your gear.

10 guests (10 max)
4 bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
171m² (floorplan)

Bedroom 1: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2: 1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 3: 3 singles
Bedroom 4: 3 singles

Shirokuma Chalets
Location

SETTING / ATMOSPHERE

Shirokuma Chalets is located towards the lower part of Middle Hirafu Village, an area full of similar apartments and chalets and loaded with snow everywhere you look. It’s close to a number of restaurants and bars but far enough away to retain peace and quiet.

LIFTS / TRANSPORT

It’s about a 10-minute walk to the closest lift, but the stop for the free shuttle bus is also nearby so you can jump on it to get you to any of the Hirafu lifts with ease.

RESTAURANTS / BARS

The property is located just one block away from Momiji-Zaka, Hirafu’s unofficial Eat Street where you’ll find dining options a plenty. You can also walk (or take the free shuttle) to the main thoroughfare which runs through the village, lined with even more dining options and the ever-convenient Seicomart convenience store.

Need to Know

EXTRAS

  • Extra bedding: ¥2,500 pp / night (minimum charge 3 nights)
  • Baby cot: ¥3,500 / booking (1-7 nights)
    ¥5,000 / booking (+8 nights)
  • Stair gate: ¥2,500 / booking
  • Highchair free on request
  • Grocery packs available

STAY REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum stay: 3 nights
    (5 nights on special offers)
  • Check-in time: 3pm
  • Check-out time: 10am
  • Airport transfers and lift passes must be booked with this property

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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