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Description
Beautifully spacious, Zen is a sprawling 6-bedroom chalet that makes the perfect getaway for big groups or extended families. Chill by the fireplace, soak in the Japanese-style onsen bath, or cozy up with your nearest and dearest in front of the TV in your own media room. Best of all, the Niseko Village gondola is a quick 3-minute drive away.
Sleeps: 19 guests (19 max)
Size: 483m² (floorplan)
Built: 2022
Zen
Overview
Standalone chalet
Mt Yotei views
Forest views
Contemporary architecture
Warm modern interiors
Minimalist modern design
Family friendly
Bunk beds
Concierge
Gas fireplace
Indoor onsen bath
Japanese style bath
Media room
Walk to restaurants / bars
Guest ski lift shuttle
Car included in rental
Completed in 2022, this two-storey chalet lives up to the name with a minimalist, sleek modern design both inside and out. However, Zen is anything but minimal with the features it manages to pack in.
The undercover garage connects to the lodge via the dry room so you can gear up and down with ease each day. Downstairs you’ll find guest bedrooms, a media room and Japanese-style soaking tub, complete with communal changing area. Upstairs you’ll find three more bedrooms: two larger master suites with en-suite bathrooms. Between them is a bunk room with its own TV and play space – a perfect place for kids to enjoy themselves within earshot of parents. Near that is the expansive open-plan living area with vaulted ceilings. Sofas are gracefully arranged to take in both the fireplace, and views of Mt Yotei and surrounding forests. There is a full-size kitchen with walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar, as well as a feature round dining table. There is also a nook lounge seating area that can be separated from the rest of the living room.
Zen has been cleverly designed to let people to come together or drift apart – with plenty of clever nooks and spaces for everyone. Management provides a car for your stay, so shopping, skiing and sightseeing is all a breeze from this home base. As Higashiyama lies in the middle of Niseko’s ski resorts, each slope and village is an easy drive away.
Zen
Features
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
- Welcome Centre/bus/train pick-up/dropoff
- Keypad access
- Centralised heating
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Traditional tatami room
- Ski storage
- Bathtub
- Towels / linen
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Washer / dryer
- Free parking
- Garage
INTERNET & ENTERTAINMENT
- Wi-Fi internet
- Flat-screen TV
- Media Room
KITCHEN & DINING
- Full Kitchen
- Dining table
- Breakfast bar
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Large fridge
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
Zen
Bedrooms
MASTER BEDROOM
Located on the second floor, the Master Bedroom has an impressively large footprint. Two guests sleep in western bedding, with an expansive storage closet and floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides of the room. En suite is a bathroom with shower, bath, toilet and washstands.
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2 guests
1 king
en suite with bath
BEDROOM 1
Located on the ground floor, this bedroom sleeps two guests in western beds, either in one king or two single beds. There is a storage closet for storage, and a window along one wall. A shared bathroom with shower and separate toilet is just across the hall, and a little further down you can find the feature Japanese-style soaking tub.
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2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
shared bathroom with shower
BEDROOM 2
The first of two bunk bedrooms, this room is next door to Bedroom 1 and sleeps four guests in two bunk beds. There is a storage closet in the room, and both shared bathrooms are just across the hallway, while the media room is just next door.
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4 guests
2 bunkbeds (sleeps 4)
shared bathroom
BEDROOM 3
Located upstairs, just opposite the staircase and near the center of the building, this bedroom sleeps two guests. There is a larger storage closet, and an en suite bathroom with its own shower – this is the second-largest bedroom after the Master suite. A large full-height window on one side lets in plenty of light.
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2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
en suite bathroom with shower
BEDROOM 4
If you’re staying with an extended family, this room is perfect for all the kids. Six guests sleep here in three bunk beds total, and the room has a separate TV space of its own with bean bags and a storage closet. There’s also an en suite bathroom with shower, and windows for a bit of natural light.
6 guests
3 bunkbeds (sleeps 6)
en suite with shower
TATAMI ROOM
The tatami room on the ground floor doubles as a bedroom, sleeping three guests in single futon beds. There is a storage closet and windows showcasing views on two sides of the room. Just across the hallway is the feature bathroom with Japanese-style soaking tub and shower. Also just next door is an expansive media room with flat-screen TV – a perfect room for more independently minded family members.
3 guests
3 single japanese futons
shared bathroom
Zen
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Zen is located in Higashiyama, just a five-minute walk from the famous Takahashi Milk Kobo ice creamery. The chalet itself is nestled among woodlands at the end of a cul-de-sac, with several other chalets for neighbours. It is a quiet part of Niseko, with shuttle buses stopping nearby traveling toward the Hilton Hotel and Niseko Village Gondola, as well as to Niseko’s other resorts.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
This chalet comes with a 4WD vehicle to use during your stay – a great way to get the really keen skiiers to the mountains first thing in the morning. It’s a 4-minute drive to a very generous parking area at the Niseko Village Gondola. Or for variety, you can be at the base of Annupuri in 9 minutes, or at the Hirafu Gondola in 12 – it’s a great central location to get to any slope, as well as to explore Niseko’s many sights.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
Niseko Takahashi Milk Kobo offers not only famous ice cream and dairy products, but also a pizza restaurant and several other eateries in its expansive grounds. It’s also a great place to visit for sightseeing photographs and souvenirs. Head up to Higashiyama’s traditional hub, the Hilton Hotel, for a range of dining and drinking options, both inside and outside in custom-built Japanese style shopping arcade.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra bedding: not available
- Cot/highchair set: ¥5,000 / stay
- Baby gate: ¥1,000 / stay
- Baby bathtub: ¥2,500 / stay
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Min nights:
Peak: 5 (Dec 16 – Jan 5, Feb 2 – 18)
Regular: 4 (Dec 2 – April 6, excluding above)
Shoulder: 3 (Apr 7 – May 5) - Check-in time: 3pm
- Check-out time: 10am
PAYMENT DETAILS
- We offer the best rates online
- Rates include government tax and services (other websites add this on at the end of the booking)
- Rates quoted in JPY Japanese yen
- 20% deposit due at time of 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.
Sara –
What an incredible new property in Niseko. If you are looking for a large, spacious property to sleep the family this is it!