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
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Dining
Chatrium Niseko is the home to six of the best Hokkaido restaurants, cafes, and bars, offering a selection ranging from Michelin-star cuisine to cafe and tapas-style dining, from French-Japanese inspired delights to Western comfort food favorites.
Food is a culture in Hokkaido, so start your day right with breakfast at Green Farm Cafe or rustle up a delicious dish in your own apartment, then explore the wonderful culinary experiences both within the Hotel or out in the village.
Kamimura
Located in the lobby, Kamimura is an iconic Michelin-starred Japanese/French-inspired Hirafu restaurant.
It defines exquisite dining in Niseko and its intimate, elegant ambience together with stylish interiors offers guests a truly special experience.
Green Farm Deli Cafe Roaster
Food from farm to fork.
A Niseko favourite for locals and visitors, now roasting in-house.
A showcase of the best Hokkaido dining experiences made with fresh locally sourced produce, available for eat in and take away.
Open 7 days 0800-1600.
Temporada Tapas Bar
Modern tapas dining from locally-sourced ingredients with world-class wines in a sophisticated designed space.
Killer cocktails, wicked food, seasonal trends.
It’s Temporada at the best restaurant in Niseko, Hirafu!
From 17:00 till late (closed Sunday nights)
Kitchen
Yuichi Kamimura’s new venture KITCHEN is a lively and fun Hokkaido Japanese restaurant for adult-only dining where you can enjoy food with wine, champagne or sake.
The 30-seat restaurant offers contemporary western/Japanese cuisine and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape overlooking the Annupuri mountain range.
The Market Shop
Whether you're looking for a quick snack or something to prepare in your apartment, specialty offerings from our in-house Niseko Japanese restaurant are available 24/7 in The Market.
Facilities
24-hour gym, in-house ski facility, boot room, complimentary winter shuttle bus and more.
Fitness Centre
Our Fitness Center, located on the second floor, is open 24 hours a day and is complimentary for guests.
This Niseko gym features life fitness cardio equipment as well as free weights, TRX, Spin Bike, Plyometric Box, SandBags and other freestyle equipment.
Rhythm Service Counter
Rhythm Service Counter is designed to offer guests access to the full array of services that Rhythm Japan offers complete with convenient access in our hotel.
Rhythm Service Counter is staffed throughout the day and is capable of assisting you with inquiries ranging from ski/board hire, advice on skis or snowboards, pick-up services, equipment return, retail shopping, tuning services to booking ski lessons and backcountry tours.
Visit them to get the best Niseko snowboarding experience during your stay!