Highlights
Peaceful woodland area within walking distance of Hirafu
- Spacious & affordable accommodation
- Public & Private shuttle services to Hirafu
- Space for kids to play
Overview
The Kabayama area of Niseko offers a serene alternative to the hustle and bustle of Hirafu village.
Accommodation in this woodland area is set amongst the trees and spaced out for privacy and enjoyment. There is plenty of outside space for kids to play in the snow.
Families and groups who value space and a peaceful setting, whilst still being just a few minutes’ walk or drive from the ski lifts of Hirafu or Niseko Village should find what they are looking for here.
Shuttle Bus to Hirafu Map
For winter 2022-23 the Free Hirafu Shuttle Blue Line connects Kabayama with the Hirafu ski lifts.
Where is Kabayama?
The Kabayama area is located on the outskirts of Hirafu in the direction of Niseko Village.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the closest airport and can be reached in 2.5 to 3 hours by road. Kutchan is the closest town at 15 minutes’ drive and Sapporo is the closest major city at 2 hours’ drive
Kabayama Neighbourhoods
For ease of reference, Kabayama can be thought of as three distinct clusters of accommodations.
St Moritz
- Peaceful forest surroundings off the main road
- Collection of houses spaced for privacy
- Within walking distance of central Hirafu village and the Hirafu ski lifts
- A couple of restaurants & cafes
- Gentemstick snowboard shop & cafe
The Orchards
- A community development of upscale stand-alone chalets off route 343
- Views of Mt Yohtei and Mt Niseko Annupuri
Tomo Japanese Izakaya restaurant
Connected to the Hirafu ski lifts via the free Orchards shuttle bus service
Country Resort
- A collection of riverside chalets
- Tranquil forest surroundings, well off the beaten path
- Space for children and families to play outdoors
- Jai La Patate French Restaurant
- Connected to the Hirafu ski lifts via the free Country Resort shuttle bus service
Kabayama Map
Niseko United Ski Resort
The Niseko United Ski Area is comprised of the four connected ski areas of Hanazono, Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri. It is the largest single ski resort area in Japan.
There is enough terrain to keep everyone happy from mellow piste runs, steeper pistes, tree runs, sidecountry off piste and full backcountry terrain.
Accommodation
Heading out of Hirafu village in the direction Niseko village, the Kabayama area of Niseko offers a serene alternative to the bustling central Hirafu village.
Accommodation in this woodland area is set amongst the trees and spaced out for privacy and enjoyment. There is plenty of outside space for kids to play in the snow.
Getting to Niseko
Whether you are coming from Tokyo, New Chitose Airport, Sapporo City, Otaru City or one of the other Hokkaido Ski Resorts, there are numerous options for the transfer to Niseko.
Restaurants
Kabayama features a few great local restaurants such as Lupicia, Tomo and Jai La Patate.
Head to Hirafu village in the evenings for a wider choice of dining and nightlife.
Child Care
Choose from nanny, day care of kids adventure options with trusted professionals in the Niseko area.
Getting Around Niseko
Whether you prefer to jump on a shuttle bus, book a taxi or hire a car and drive yourself, there are plenty of options to get around the Niseko area.