The Freshwater
Kutchan Yamada 165-19
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Why people book this hotel
“location near with anyone lawson or seicomart”
“Location and good size 1 bedroom apartment”
“We booked for 5 persons and the room was very spacious and clean”
“Very clean and great location”
“Spacious, clean, views and awesome location”
“Spacious apartment, clean, great location, super friendly and helpful staff”
“Great location, great staff and very clean :)”
“Great pickup and drop off service from the train station”
“It was associated to the vale hotel so we got an onsen for reduced price”
“The parking include both covered and uncovered parking areas and we did not have…”
Overview
Located on the main street of Hirafu and just a 6-minute walk to the Family Run ski slope, the Freshwater is a self-catering accommodation featuring modern facilities. Free WiFi is available in all areas. The apartments come with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a telephone. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a fridge and kitchenware. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a washing machine. At The Freshwater you will find free shuttle service. Other facilities like luggage storage are offered. Activities in the surrounding area include skiing. The property offers free parking. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Ski Lift Niseko Village (3.2 km) and Ski Lift Niseko Annupuri (5.0 km).New Chitose Airport is located 80 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Ng Budi
family_with_children
April 21, 2026
location near with anyone lawson or seicomart
Zin Moe
family_with_children
March 14, 2026
“Exceed expectations”
We booked for 5 persons and the room was very spacious and clean. Cozy, comfortable and very nice ideas with arranging, designing the interior structures. Very generous with providing necessities; Soaps for dish washing, washing machine, dryer, everything you need for a house. The whole apartment is something I would wish to own someday for myself.
Deborah
couple
March 10, 2026
“Handy location and comfortable apartment”
Location and good size 1 bedroom apartment
Steven
extended_group
January 29, 2026
“Very nice apartment very clean and staff were very helpful.”
Very clean and great location.
Feddo
family_with_children
January 27, 2026
Excellent location, we could park the rental car under the building which was convenient. Our apartment was spotless and had EVERYTHING we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Callan
family_with_children
December 12, 2025
“It made our skiing trip so easy! Highly recommended”
Spacious, clean, views and awesome location
Michelle
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
Great location, great staff and very clean :)
Louise Marie
family_with_children
April 8, 2025
“Great service and location. very central with all needed amenities”
Great pickup and drop off service from the train station. People who worked there were very polite, friendly and offered great service. Seicomart, lawson and the niseko united bus stop was just within 100-200m of walk. Very convenient for our family. All you needed in the unit was also provided. Very central at hirafu area. Will definitely recommend to others.
Antonia
family_with_children
April 2, 2025
“Amazing place to stay! It will be fabulous if a coffee machine is made available”
It is an amazing place to stay!!! Spacious apartment, clean, great location, super friendly and helpful staff. You feel like home😊 There is only one thing I would wish: coffee machine. There is instant coffee available in the apartment and two shops about 2 min walk, which are selling great coffee. But when you just wake up it will be nice to make your coffee and not get dressed and walk outside in the cold to grab one. Apart from that we had a great stay at Freshwater.
Becky
family_with_children
April 2, 2025
“Absolutely wonderful !”
We loved how spacious the apartment was, it exceeded expectations. It was comfortable and well kitted out. The team there are really friendly and extremely helpful. The location was also a bonus. We really enjoyed our 6 night stay. It was easy to walk up to Kind Gondola for skiing or the family slopes.
q
extended_group
March 11, 2025
“great location, amazing staff, so quiet”
Location!!!! It was in the perfect spot so close to supermarket, food trucks, coffee, lift. The team were so kind and helpful. It was super quiet and warm and way bigger than expected. It was associated to the vale hotel so we got an onsen for reduced price. We also used niseko sports at the vale to store our gear and the vale is located at the base of the ace gondola. Super convenient. Highly recommend.
Yvonne
family_with_children
March 9, 2025
It was clean and spacious. The location is perfect as it’s only a short walk to hirafu intersection. Our apartment had the view of Grand Hirafu Gondola. We were also able to see the fireworks on the Friday
Mansor
family_with_children
December 26, 2024
“overall great location near to Hirafu center for food, near to Grand Hirafu Base or mountain centre!”
very easy for check in
Matthew
couple
April 30, 2024
“Would stay again”
Amazing location Clean We stayed in the one bedroom apartment and it was nice a big with great amenities and facilities like a kitchen, washing machine and living room.
Sisilyn
solo_traveller
April 26, 2024
“Amazing Stay”
My stay at this studio was absolutely delightful. It was clean and thoughtfully organized. The amenities provided made my stay comfortable and enjoyable.The location of the house was also very convenient, with easy access to nearby Grand Hirafu and restaurants. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at this studio and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and charming retreat. I can't wait to come back!
Belinda
family_with_children
April 16, 2024
Location and aspect
Dionne
family_with_children
April 11, 2024
“Amazing location, facilities and cleanliness (and best toilet ever!!)”
Central location, amazing facilities, cleaners every 2nd day, warm and cozy
Jose
extended_group
April 10, 2024
No Bidets. No Hot tub
Giles
family_with_children
April 8, 2024
“Great place to stay for families and great location.”
Great location and perfect for families.
Chih-Kuan
family_with_children
April 7, 2024
“Spacious one-bed room with many western amenities and Mt. Yotei view”
We had the one-bedroom apartment that is quite spacious for our family of three. The apartment is clean and with a nice view to Mt. Yotei from the living room and bed room. (try to get 4th floor and above) The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher. There are also washer and dryer in the apartment. The parking include both covered and uncovered parking areas and we did not have problem getting covered parking during our 3-night stay in early April. The location of the apartment is close to the main road and is walking distance to many restaurants. It is 7-10 minutes walk to the family run lift.
Facilities
Activities
Skiing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Adult only, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Luggage storage, Concierge service
Ski
Ski equipment hire on site, Ski pass vendor, Ski storage, Ski school
1 Bedroom Suite
This apartment provides a fireplace. This spacious apartment comprises 2 living rooms, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This apartment features a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
2 Bedroom Penthouse Residence
This apartment boasts a hot tub and a fireplace. This spacious apartment comprises 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Featuring a terrace with mountain views, this apartment also provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 4 beds.
2 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
The fireplace is the standout feature of this apartment. This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Boasting a balcony with mountain views, this apartment also features a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 4 beds.
2 Bedroom Suite
This apartment has a fully equipped kitchen offering an oven, a stovetop, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
3 Bedroom Penthouse Residence
The hot tub and fireplace are the standout features of this apartment. This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Boasting a terrace with mountain views, this apartment also features a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 6 beds.
3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
The fireplace is a top feature of this apartment. This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Boasting a balcony with mountain views, this apartment also features a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 6 beds.
Studio
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are available in this studio.
Superior Studio
Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are featured in this studio.
Superior Studio
This studio features a microwave, CD player and toaster. Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.
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