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Description
Tahoe Lodge could be straight out of the Sierra Nevada – albeit with metres of fluffy dry “Japow” outside. Step out the front door of Tahoe Lodge on an average Niseko winter morning and it will be clear you’re not near Kansas anymore! Apart from its northeast Asian location, Tahoe Lodge is modelled on modern North American ski chalets, with plenty of Japanese cultural design influence to remind you where you are.
Sleeps: 6 guests (7 max)
Size: 194m² (floorplan)
Built: 2015
Tahoe Lodge
Overview
Standalone chalet
Village views
Family friendly
North American ski lodge
Japanese design influences
Japanese-style bath
Walk to restaurants / bars
On free village shuttle route
Welcome centre transfers
At the quieter end of town, Tahoe Lodge lets you enjoy the snow at your own pace. Raw timber and stone give Tahoe Lodge an authentic alpine feel, with an obvious contrast between the lighter stained woods of the US and the darker tones typical of Japanese architecture. Noticeably, the exterior is a light almond brown reminiscent of American redwoods, meanwhile inside all the main feature beams and ceilings are a dark brown or almost zen-like black.
The stone Japanese bath is a design highlight of the house, and with huge picture windows wrapping around the room, is an amazing place to immerse yourself in the warmth of a traditional Japanese “ofuro” bath, while soaking in the surrounding powdery snowscape. Another prominent Japanese feature of Tahoe Lodge is the tatami room – a woven straw “tatami” mat floor room for relaxing, playing or sleeping on traditional futon mattresses.
Enough about the aesthetics – what about the setup? With three bedrooms (including the tatami room), two bathrooms, two spacious living areas separate from a spacious kitchen dining room, this place is seriously set up for a family or group of friends to have the ultimate East-meets-West Niseko powder holiday – both inside and out. A fully equipped kitchen and ample counter space will let you cater to the whole group in the privacy of your lodge. Or take advantage of the village shuttles running during night skiing season to get in to town and enjoy the nightlife in central Hirafu.
Tahoe Lodge
Features
SAFETY / HYGIENE
- Standalone property
- Self-catering property
- Private entrance
- Keypad entry
- Self check-in
- Alcohol hand sanitiser
- Personal face masks
- Body thermometer
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- In-house laundry
- Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
- Centralised heating
- Balcony
- Traditional tatami room
- Ski storage
- Drying room
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Work space
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
- High-speed WiFi
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable / satellite TV
KITCHEN / DINING
- Full kitchen
- Dining table
- Breakfast bar
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Coffee / tea / milk / sugar on arrival
- 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
- Japanese style bath
- Japanese washlet toilet
- Towels
- Shower products
- Hair dryer
Tahoe Lodge
Rooms
BEDROOM 1
The master bedroom is located on the chalet’s top floor, with windows along two walls. The room has a king bed, a work desk and closes space for storage. There is no en suite bathroom, but a spacious bathroom with a feature Japanese bath as well as a separate toilet sits on the same floor.
2 guests
1 king
BEDROOM 2
The second bedroom is located a few steps down from the master bedroom, next to a TV lounge area. This is a traditional tatami room, with two futon mattresses laid down a straw matt flooring. For an added taste of Japan, a bathroom with a Japanese style bath located close by.
2 guests
2 single futons
Tahoe Lodge
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Tahoe Lodge is located in the centre of the quaint Izumikyo 2 village, nestled on the outer edge of Grand Hirafu. It’s slightly removed from the main ski village, but just 5 minutes away by car, taxi or shuttle bus. There are no bars down here so you can be assured peace and quiet.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
The free Hirafu Village shuttle runs here, so it’s really not much less convenient than being in the main village. The lifts are too far to walk in ski boots, but just jump on the free shuttle and you can be up at the lifts quicker than a sumo wrestler can eat a bowl of ramen!
RESTAURANTS / BARS
While there are a few small restaurants and a hamburger joint within walking distance, most of the night life and restaurant scene of Hirafu will be a shuttle/taxi ride away. Take advantage of the later-running village shuttles during night skiing season.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra futon / bedding: ¥5,000 pp/night
- Baby cot / highchair set: ¥5,000/stay
- Special discount: 10% off for 10+ nights
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum nights:
Peak: 5 (Dec 20-Jan 2 / Feb 10-Feb 18)
Powder: 4 (Dec 15-19 / Jan 3-Feb 9 / Feb 19-Mar 16)
Low: 2 (up to Dec 14 / from Mar 17) - Check-in time: 4pm
- Check-out time: 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.
Shigeki Takata –
It was one block away from the street, so it was quiet, and Mt. Yotei was close and looked beautiful. We stayed for 3 nights with 5 people, and the ceiling was high, and the tatami room and bath were very comfortable.If possible, we would like to stay at this lodge for a longer time.
Google Reviewed 17 November 2023
Sara –
Great home away from home in Niseko. Check out the bathroom with the very cool tub with views.
Murali Nair –
Super lodge..well kept and clean. Convenient location.
Google Reviewed 22 December 2018