Log Cabins with Private Onsen

LOG CABINS WITH PRIVATE ONSEN

Nestled in a quiet natural hot spring village in the forest, in the mountains of Niseko, sits this incredibly unique log cabin property. Originally built by a local Japanese family as a snow and forest escape, the cabins were places to experience nature, the mountains and the simple pleasures in life – relaxing in onsen (natural spring water baths), cooking over an irori (traditional charcoal hearth) and listening to jazz records.

The cabins are perfect for those seeking a more authentic Japanese snow property, with all the comfort of modern conveniences. The new owners worked with a team of traditional carpenters using local southern Hokkaido cedar and antique furniture and original fittings sourced from all over Japan. No expense was spared as they spent 2 years totally upgrading and sustainably transforming the cabins into a stunning environmentally conscious escape to serve both as their personal family retreat and boutique accommodation.

The cabins are in a small local forest village far from the crowds yet conveniently located within a short drive from Niseko’s top snow resorts and everything you need. They are just a 5-minute drive to the low-key local resort of Moiwa, 7-minutes to Niseko Annupuri resort and a 20- minute drive to the action hub of Grand Hirafu. Local restaurants, izakaya, convenience stores and supermarkets are within a 5-10-minute drive. The main town of Kutchan is a 25-minute drive and home to the new Shinkansen station due to connect the Niseko area with Tokyo and Sapporo by bullet train. The cabins are the ideal base for those looking to take advantage of the superb side and backcountry terrain in the area, as well as for those who just want to enjoy the tranquillity of staying in a natural hot spring village in the forest.

The cabins incorporate all the modern comforts with traditional Japanese features, original antiques and fittings and iconic vintage and handmade furniture. Both come with private onsen (natural spring water baths) handmade with local stone, fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, reverse cycle air conditioning, irori (indoor charcoal hearth), drying rooms, laundries, heated toilets with bidets, parking, landscaped Japanese gardens and outdoor fire.

Key advantages include:

Ample under floor wood storage
Basement storage and workshop space
Direct natural spring/onsen water connected to each cabin
New wood-fired heaters and reverse cycle air conditioning
New local southern Hokkaido cedar floors, ceiling and walls
New decks overlooking the forest and mountains
Landscaped Japanese gardens with an additional 55 local pine trees planted
New appliances (fridge/freezers, microwave/ovens, gas stove/grills, dishwashers, coffee machines, kettles, toasters, washer/dryers, blue tooth stereos)
Newly painted exterior both cabins
New plumbing and septic tank
New upgraded electrics
Wifi

Despite opening late, the first winter season was almost completely booked out. 2025/26 Peak winter rates are:

Cabin 1:  ¥125,000 JPY per night 
Cabin 2:  ¥105,000 JPY per night

The cabins come with the valuable and difficult to attain hotel licenses, are available as dual turnkey properties and come fully furnished down to the crockery and cutlery with a professional local property management company in place to handle all guest bookings and liaison (if required) and year-round maintenance.

With strong capital growth and rental returns, close proximity to the snow resorts, highway upgrades and the Shinkansen (bullet train) connection to Tokyo and Sapporo under way, the beautiful village of Yunosato represents a sound investment. Better yet, the local resort at Moiwa (5-minute drive) is undergoing a huge transformation.  A new luxury Aman Resort is due to open on Mount Moiwa in 2027 and new connecting lift infrastructure with Mount Annupuri will see Moiwa become part of the world-famous Niseko United linking it with 4 of Japan’s best ski resorts (Annupuri, Grand Hirafu, Hanazono and Niseko Village).

Compare the snow and what you can buy for this price in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe or the US and you’ll see this property for the exceptional investment opportunity it represents.

Cabin 1

Building Size Internal: 110.37 sqm

1F 48.60 sqm
2F 44.76 sqm
BF 17.01 sqm
External deck: 23 sqm
2 Beds
1 Bath (onsen/shower, separate toilet)

Cabin 2

Building Size Internal: 51.66 sqm

1F 37.26 sqm
2F 14.40 sqm
External deck: 10.44 sqm
1 Bed
1 Bath (onsen/shower, separate toilet)

Total Building Size: 162 sqm

Total Land Size: 519 sqm (157 tsubo)

Lot No. 113-64: 513 sqm (155 tsubo)
Lot No. 163-26: 6.06 sqm (1.8 tsubo)

The cabins recently deservedly featured in an article by Remodelista in their design travel section. A channel with some 385K followers on instagram, which provides inspiration for home renovation, design and travel.

https://www.remodelista.com/posts/little-onsen-cabins-hokkaido-japan/

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