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3*+ Yama Shizen

Niseko, Japan

Yama Shizen - Exterior
Yama Shizen, located in upper Hirafu village, is split across two buildings with accommodation ranging in size from Studio Rooms to 3 Bedroom Penthouses.

The ideal location provides excellent access to the slopes, shopping, hot springs and restaurants. It's a short walk or free shuttle bus to the Hirafu Gondola each morning. Most apartments offer a spacious, open plan kitchen with the latest appliances, and laundry facilities are located at the entrance of each area of the apartment, making them available to all guests. Ski rooms are located on the first floor with individual lockers and a heated boot room. Ski valet is complimentary for all guests staying at Yama Shizen, so you have the option to leave your skis at the slopes.

5 out of 5
4 customer reviews
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Andy Knights
Sales Manager / Japan Product Manager
"This is one of our favourite self-catering properties in Hirafu. The set-up of the apartments is fab for groups and families, and the studios are exceptional value for couples."

Facilities and Services

  • Close to Village
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Self-Catered
  • Reception
  • Ski & Board Racks
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Individual Lockers
  • Parking

Room Types

Studio
Sleeps: x2 Size: 24m2
Beds: Varies
  • Kitchenette
  • Beds: Double or twin beds
One to Three Bedroom Apartments
Sleeps: x7 Size: 60 - 104m2
Beds: Varies
  • Full kitchens
  • Beds: Double or twin beds
Three Bedroom Penthouse
Sleeps: x7 Size: 120m2
Beds: Varies
  • Three bedroom, Three bathroom
  • Large private balcony
  • Outdoor jacuzzi
  • Full kitchens
  • Beds: Double twin beds

Amenities

  • Balcony
  • Full kitchen/kitchenette
  • Outdoor jacuzzi (Penthouse)
  • Satellite TV
  • CD/music player

Our Prices

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Customer Reviews

What our customers say about Yama Shizen.

Great spacious 3 bedroom apartment. Fully equipped clean comfy beds 3 bathrooms couldn’t have asked for more.
Karen Houston
21st February 2026
Fantastic apartment, great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Alex McMenemy
22nd March 2023
Absolutely superb!
Jon Leek
20th March 2023
Spacious, 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens for 4 people, wonderful views from the huge windows
Sally Lund
16th March 2023
We stayed in 401Yama shizen West really nice big appartment well equiped kitchen good beds, heated ski/snow board and boot room on first floor good position for lifts and town.
Eddie Hoare
7th March 2023
501 Great apartment, large, clean good facilities and great view of the mountain.
Adrian Miles
3rd March 2020
Yama Shizen was perfect, great location. Comfortable and quiet. I don't think anyone had stayed in the room before me, everything looked new.
Hywel Payne
2nd April 2019
Really well designed and kitted out apartments. Good service on arrival. Worked really well for a group of 8. Well situated for evening activities and close to mini-markets so easy to stock up for breakfast and drinks (but larger supermarkets are not convenient so a little more expense to self-cater perhaps). Particularly easy for skiing if being picked up and driven by guides each day as ski/boo…
Trevor Brown
23rd February 2019
Very clean and comfortable. Ski bus stopped outside and dropped off outside gondola station. Used the ski valet service which was included.
Kevin Harness
20th February 2019
1st class, kept in great condition. resort management very very helpful.
Robert Smith
13th February 2019
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