Shirokuma Chalets is a spacious, modern building in the heart of Middle Hirafu Village just 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.
SHIROKUMA CHALETS
US $556 US $472
Middle Hirafu – Chalet
4 Bedrooms
Shirokuma Chalets is a pair of 4-bedroom townhouses that can be rented separately or together.
Payment is made using the villa’s preferred currency (usually USD). The amount displayed is indicative and based on today’s exchange rate.
Sleeps: 10 – 11 guests (21 max)
Size: 171m²
Built: 2005
Shirokuma Chalets
Overview
Family/Kid Friendly
English Speaking Staff
Ski Locker / Drying Room
Walk to Restaurants/Cafes
Walk to Bars
Walk to Onsens
Walk to Groceries
Laundry
On Village Shuttle Route
Free Parking (on request)

Shirokuma means “white bear”. While there aren’t any white bears in these parts – and all the Hokkaido Brown Bears will be hibernating in winter – this chalet took its name from the polar bear in the logo for Bundaberg Rum. About 10 years old, the building is a mid-range modern apartment building by Niseko standards. It features a fully equipped modern kitchen 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 of these apartments. Although there’s enough restaurants in Niseko to dine out every day of one or two winters, the kitchens in Shirokuma Chalets make providing any 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.
Shirokuma Chalets has 4 bedrooms, sleeping 2 or 3 people in each room, with allowance for 1 extra person on a futon bed in Shirokuma 1 for an additional charge. Each apartment has a master bedroom with ensuite. Shirokuma #1 has a total of 3 bathrooms, and Shirokuma #2 has 2 bathrooms. Views are of the surrounding snow-covered neighbourhood of Middle Hirafu Village, while Shirokuma #1 enjoys views of Mt Yotei from the front of the apartment.
Shirokuma
Features
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
- Housekeeping every 2 Nights
- Mid-stay clean every 5 Nights
- Centralised Heating
- Village Views
- Gas Fireplace
- Traditional Tatami room
- Phone (free local calls)
- In-Room Safe
- Ski Storage
- Drying Room
- Washer/Dryer
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
- Free Wi-Fi
- Plasma/LCD TV
- DVD Player
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD Library
- Books/Games (Shirokuma #1)
KITCHEN / DINING
- Dining Table
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Cutlery + Plates
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Wine Fridge
BEDROOMS
- Western Bedding
- Ensuites x 1/townhouse
BATHROOMS
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Body Soap
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Hand Soap
- Hair Dryer
Shirokuma
Rooms
4 BEDROOM CHALET 1
The entrance on the first floor opens up onto a full kitchen with two kitchen with island counter, dining table and sofa seating area, and an open plan living area with windows looking out onto Niseko’s fine powder snow.
A staircase takes you to the bedroom floor upstairs. 2 Bedrooms feature either 1 King Double or 2 Single beds as you prefer. Bedrooms 3 and 4 in Shirokuma Chalet #1 feature 1 Single Bed and 2 Bunk Beds to sleep 3 guests apiece.
Downstairs is a laundry and dedicated ski storage (with enough space for 10!) and drying room.
One bathroom with bath tub, and another with shower, along with toilets on each floor ensure there are facilities for everyone.
Fun, cozy, relaxed chalet living perfect for big groups and snow-lovers on a budget.
10 Guests (11 max)
4 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
171m²
Bedroom 1 : 1 King Double or 2 Singles
Bedroom 2 : 1 King Double or 2 Singles
Bedroom 3 : 1 Single and 1 Bunkbed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 4 : 1 Single and 1 Bunkbed (sleeps 2)
4 BEDROOM CHALET 2
The entrance on the first floor opens up onto a full kitchen with two kitchen with island counter, dining table and sofa seating area, and an open plan living area with windows looking out onto Niseko’s fine powder snow.
A staircase takes you to the bedroom floor upstairs. 2 Bedrooms feature either 1 King Double or 2 Single beds as you prefer. Bedrooms 3 and 4 in Shirokuma Chalet #2 feature 3 Single Beds to sleep 3 guests each.
Downstairs is a laundry and dedicated ski storage (with enough space for 10!) and drying room.
One bathroom with bath tub, and another with shower, along with toilets on each floor ensure there are facilities for everyone.
Fun, cozy, relaxed chalet living perfect for big groups and snow-lovers on a budget.
10 Guests (10 max)
4 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
171m²
Bedroom 1 : 1 King Double or 2 Singles
Bedroom 2 : 1 King Double 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 stop for the free shuttle bus is also nearby so you can jump on it to get you to any of the lifts within Hirafu with ease.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
There are five or 10 restaurants within a short walk of these apartments, and several bar options. If you’re not averse to walking, within another 10 to 15 minutes you can get to pretty much every restaurants in the Upper, Middle and Lower Village. The free shuttle bus stop nearby can also whisk you around the village 8am-9pm.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra bedding: ¥4000 pp/night (minimum charge 3 nights)
- Baby cot: ¥5000/booking
- Child gate: ¥2500/booking
- Highchair: free on request (limited)
- 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)
- 50% deposit due at booking
- 50% 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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