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4* The Freshwater

Niseko, Japan

The Freshwater, Niseko
Located off Hirafu-zaka, the main road through Niseko, The Freshwater offers boutique apartments ranging from Studios and One to Two Bedroom Apartments to Penthouses.

This stylish apartment building is located just a short walk to the shuttle bus stop and six minutes to the Family Run ski slope. The restaurants, bars and convenience stores are all with walking distance.

There are 11 apartments ranging in size from Studios to 3-Bedroom Penthouses. The Studios have kitchenettes with a fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. All other apartments have full kitchens.

The property has a reception desk manned for a few hours at the start and end of the day for check-in/out and local assistance.

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Andy Knights
Sales Manager / Japan Product Manager
"Located off Hirafu-zaka, the main road through Niseko. These boutique apartments are furnished to a high standard."

Facilities and Services

  • Close to Village
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Self-Catered
  • Reception (mornings/evenings only)
  • Parking
  • Ski locker
  • Local Shuttle (one minute walk away)

Room Types

Studio
Sleeps: x2 Size: 22m2
Beds: Double or twin beds
  • Kitchenette (microwave, sink, toaster & kettle)
  • Apple TV (English/Japanese channels)
  • Toiletries
One to Two Bedroom Apartments
Sleeps: x4 Size: 67-85 m2
Beds: Double or twin beds and Japanese futon or sofa bed
  • Interconnecting room option
  • Full kitchen (cook-top, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer)
  • Flat screen TV
  • DVD player / iPod dock
  • Ski/drying area with private lockers
  • Electric fireplace
Penthouses
Sleeps: x8 Size: 85 - 137 m2
Beds: Double, twin beds, Japanese Futon or Sofa Bed
  • Interconnecting room option
  • 2 - 3 bedroom options
  • Balcony
  • Full kitchens (espresso machine, oven, dishwasher)
  • 1 - 3 bathrooms with bathtub
  • Mt. Yotei views
  • Fireplace
  • Apple TV (English / Japanese channels)
  • Toiletries / slippers

Amenities

  • Down pillows & duvets
  • WCs with a Japanese automatic heated seat
  • Hairdryer
  • Housekeeping every second day
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, milk, sugar
  • Kitchen / kitchenette
  • Triple glazed windows
  • BOSE speakers with MP3 audio jack

Our Prices

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To give you the most choice and best value, we create every holiday from scratch. This means that the quotation you receive is unique, based on your preferred departure dates, group size and holiday preferences.

We save you time and get the most for your money.

We sift through the prices and promotions for every airline, hotel and resort, exploring all options. We don’t publish all our prices online. Instead, we give personal quotations within 1-2 days of receiving your request.

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Customer Reviews

What our customers say about The Freshwater.

A really spacious apartment in the centre of Hirafu. Good cooking amenities with nice bathrooms and shower. Good location for buses up to the ski area if you don't fancy the 10 minute walk and a perfect location for evening food and drinks.
Murray Fox
28th February 2024
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