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Kozue

Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments
Highlights 
  • 6 mins walk to Hirafu - Ace Family ski lifts
  • Located in the heart of the action just off the main Hirafu strip
  • Daytime & evening shuttle to/from Hirafu ski lifts & restaurants
4.5
Resort: 
Niseko Hirafu
Close (5 to 10 minutes walk)

Overview

This amazing site enjoys views of the river and rolling hills through the treetops and fine branches, called kozue in Japanese.

Kozue boasts a prime Hirafu Village location with easy access to the slopes.

This year-round condominium hotel features a fully glazed façade that allows the rooms to capture Niseko’s extraordinary landscape in all its rich seasonal expressions.

The architectural design is guided by the surrounding environment and focuses on creating a strong visual and physical connection between the natural landscape and the interior spaces.

A selection of materials such as natural wood flooring and wood window systems provide a sense of warmth and comfort within a robust and secure concrete structure.

The Kozue design is distinguished and luxurious. The focus on achieving a strong connection to its environment is evident in the elegant, clean, and timeless beauty of each apartment.

Location

This luxury apartment building enjoys a central Hirafu location with the ski lifts a short walk away and restaurants, bars and shops on the doorstep.

Snapshot

Arrival & Departure

  • Complimentary pick up / drop off services to / from Hirafu Welcome Centre are available to book for arrival and departure.
  • These services are subject to availability and need to be booked no later than 14 days in advance to guarantee your preferred times.

Getting Around Niseko

Whether utilizing the resort shuttles, booking a local taxi, or enjoying the independence of a rental car, find the best way to explore the Niseko area.

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Address

1-chome-1-18 Nisekohirafu 2 Jo, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0089, Japan

Hirafu

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

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Building Features

  • Secured elevator access directly into unit
  • Complimentary WiFi in all areas of building
  • Building front exterior boasts a dramatic COR-TEN steel façade
  • Full height glazing designed to maximize views and natural light
  • Fully air-conditioned to cater for the summer season
  • Intercom and video security system for each unit
  • Separate street access to ski storage area
  • Dedicated ski storage for each unit
  • Ski racks doubling up as bike racks for the summer season
  • Reception area with concierge service
  • Mini lounge for après-ski relaxation with fireplace
  • Washroom for the convenience of residents and guests

Room Types

This hotel has the following rooms:

 

Kozue - 1 Bedroom Suite with Murphy Bed

This room has 1 Bedroom/s, and 1 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 4.

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Kozue - 2 Bedroom Suite

This room has 2 Bedroom/s, and 2 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 6.

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Kozue - 3 Bedroom Yotei Panorama Penthouse Suite

This room has 3 Bedroom/s, and 3 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 8.

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Kozue - 3 Bedroom Premier Suite (Dual Key)

This room has 3 Bedroom/s, and 3 Bathroom/s. It sleeps up to 8.

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Booking Terms

Payments

  • 25% Non-Refundable Deposit Payment required at the time of booking
  • 75% Non-Refundable Balance Payment required no later than 29th May 2026

Cancellation

  • Until 29th May 2026 - 25% cancellation fee applies (Deposit Payment is non-refundable)
  • From 30th May 2026 onwards - 100% cancellation fee applies (Deposit & Balance Payments are non-refundable)

Security Deposit & Property Protection

To ensure these premium properties are maintained to the highest standard for all guests, a security deposit of ¥500,000 (JPY) is required for this accommodation.

  • Security Guarantee: As the travel agent, Samurai Snow requires a credit card pre-authorization to be completed prior to arrival. This is a temporary hold of funds and not a debit from your account.
  • On-site Registration: Upon arrival, the Property Manager will require a credit card to be presented for registration and incidentals. This card serves as the primary method for settling any property-related costs or damages incurred during your stay.
  • Damage & Loss: The lead guest agrees to be responsible for the cost of any damage or loss. The Samurai Snow pre-authorization serves as a supplemental security guarantee should the on-site card be insufficient or should claims remain unresolved after departure.
  • Release: The Samurai Snow pre-authorization hold is manually released following a successful post-stay inspection by the property management team.

Full instructions on how to complete this security bond will be provided via email during the booking process. We recommend all guests maintain comprehensive travel insurance.

Transferability

  • Bookings at this accommodation are not transferable to another accommodation (even in the same building). 
  • Unless specfically agreed with Samurai Snow, a change of accommodation is considered to be a cancellation of the original accommodation booking (cancellation terms apply). Booking of the new accommodation, as a separate booking, would be required.
  • It may be be possible to change the reservation name of a booking at this accommodation. However, this must be agreed by Samurai Snow in writing.

Date Changes

  • Stay date change may be considered within the same winter season on a case by case basis.

Changes / Cancellation Requests

  • Request for stay date changes or cancellation must be made via email (info [at] samuraisnow.com) or website contact form 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.

Please review our Booking Terms and Conditions that apply to all bookings made with Samurai Snow. 

Room Availability Information / Booking

The light blue bar at the top of the page shows the price and availability status of the accommodation (Available OR Enquire for Availability) for the stay dates listed.

When changing the stay dates, be sure to click the Update button to get the price and availability status of the new dates.

Where a discount is on offer, the pricing shown has the discount already applied.

Checking Availability

If the availability status is “Enquire for Availability” you can check availability by clicking on the “Enquire Now” button and submitting the accommodation enquiry form.

Please ensure you select “I/we would like to Check if this accommodation is available” in the first field of the form.

We will respond to you via email to confirm the availability status within 24-48 hours.

Booking

To proceed with booking the accommodation, click on the “Book Now” button and submit the accommodation enquiry form.

Please ensure you select “I/we would like to Book this accommodation” in the first field of the form.

Within 24-48 hours, we will send instructions to you on how to pay the deposit required to secure the booking.

The price of bookings is fixed in Japanese Yen but you can pay in your home currency.

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