Hirafu
The largest and most developed of Niseko’s villages, Hirafu offers an incredible breadth of alpine accommodation options with authentic Japanese and Western dining options and a lively nightlife scene to match.
With English universally spoken, Hirafu is a wise choice for anyone skiing in Japan for the first time but it quickly becomes a firm favourite, enchanting visitors from all over the world to return year after year.
Highlights
- World class international ski town
- Authentic dining and lively nightlife
- Largest night skiing area in Japan
- Family-friendly: child care, ski schools & beginner ski areas
Alpen Ridge Features
- Full laundry with clothes washer and dryer
- Security access to building and intercoms in rooms
- Secure internal ski room with individual ski lockers
- Scenic slope side and Mt Yotei views
- Ski School and Ski Rental on site
- Staffed reception desk
- Guest parking
Room Types
This hotel has the following rooms:
Alpen Ridge - 1 Bedroom Apartment - Slope Side
This room has 1 Bedroom/s, and 1 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 3.
Alpen Ridge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - 1st Floor Street Level
This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 4.
Alpen Ridge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Deluxe
This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 5.
Alpen Ridge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Deluxe Slope Side
This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 5.
Alpen Ridge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Level 1 Slope Side
This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 5.
Alpen Ridge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Premium Yotei
This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 5.
Alpen Ridge - 2 Bedroom Apartment - Slope Side
This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 5.
Alpen Ridge - 3 Bedroom Apartment - Deluxe Slope Side
This room has 3 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 7.
Alpen Ridge - 3 Bedroom Apartment - Deluxe
This room has 3 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 7.
Alpen Ridge - 3 Bedroom Apartment - Premium
This room has 3 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 7.
Alpen Ridge - 3 Bedroom Apartment - Slope Side
This room has 3 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 7.
Alpen Ridge - 6 Bedroom Penthouse (2 Key)
This room has 6 Bedroom/s, and 5 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 15.
Alpen Ridge - 7 Bedroom Penthouse (2 Key)
This room has 7 Bedroom/s, and 5 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 17.
Booking Terms
Payments
- 25% Deposit Payment required at the time of booking
- 75% Balance Payment required no later than 75 days before the check in date
Cancellation
- Cancellation requests must be made via email (info [at] samuraisnow.com) or website contact form and reconfirmed by Samurai Snow before being considered a cancellation.
- 76 or more days before check in date - 25% cancellation fee applies
- Within 75 days of check in date - 75% cancellation fee applies
Gap Management
- Booking requests for stay dates between 21st December and 4th January will not be accepted if the new booking requested leaves a gap of 3x nights or fewer.
- The right to decline a booking request is reserved, even if the dates are available.
- Booking requests are not confirmed until a deposit is paid and you receive an email from Samurai Snow confirming the booking.
Guest Details
- The first name, last name and date of birth must be provided for all members of your group no later than 30 days before your arrival to be in compliance with Japanese law.
Arrival & Departure Transfers
- Bus or taxi transfers can be booked with Samurai Snow for your arrival and departure in the coming months once winter 2024-25 season pricing is confirmed.
- If you prefer to make your own arrangements, we need to know your arrival and departure details no later than 30 days before your check in date.
Check In / Out
- Check in time is from 15:00 and check out time is from 10:00
- Early check in cannot be guaranteed in advance & late check out can only be confirmed the night before
Date Changes
- Stay date change may be considered within the same winter season
- Request for stay date changes must be made via email (info [at] samuraisnow.com) or website contact form more than 14 days before check in date and reconfirmed by Samurai Snow before being considered
All information listed about this accommodation is representative and accurate to the best of our knowledge but may be subject to change.