Kabayama Niseko, Japan
Opened
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
AndaruAinu-inspired timber chalets
Six timber chalets sit scattered in a birch forest, built tall like traditional Ainu dwellings to rise above deep snow.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Koichi Ishiguro designed two-story steep-pitched timber villas influenced by indigenous Ainu dwellings.
Listed
Standalone two-story chalets have private indoor soaking baths and forest-facing living rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A glance at the distinctive silhouettes of Andaru Niseko’s villas and it’s clear you’re in for something unusual here.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The slopes of Grand Hirafu are a short drive down the road, and Mount Yotei overlooks the surrounding Kabayama woodland.
The rooms
The lower floor holds the beds and an indoor soaking bath. Upstairs, the living space looks out into the birch trees.
Restaurant Ultimo
Italian tasting menus draw on seasonal Hokkaido produce, served under vaulted timber ceilings with wine from the glass cellar.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.