Log Cabins with Private Onsen in the Niseko Forest
Nestled in the quiet natural hot spring village of Yunosato, within the mountains of Niseko, sits this incredibly unique log cabin property. Originally built by a local Japanese family as a snow and forest escape, the cabins were designed to experience nature, the mountains, and the simple pleasures in life—relaxing in onsen (natural spring water baths), cooking over an irori (traditional charcoal hearth), and listening to jazz records. The cabins are perfect for those seeking a more authentic Japanese snow property, with all the comfort of modern conveniences.
The new owners worked with a team of traditional carpenters using local southern Hokkaido cedar and sourced antique furniture and original fittings from all over Japan. No expense was spared as they spent two years totally upgrading and sustainably transforming the cabins into a stunning, environmentally conscious escape to serve both as their personal family retreat and boutique accommodation.
The property consists of two cabins. Cabin 1 offers 110.37 sqm of internal space across two floors plus a basement, featuring two bedrooms, one bath with a private onsen and shower, a separate toilet, and a 23 sqm external deck. Cabin 2 provides 51.66 sqm of internal space with one bedroom, one bath with onsen and shower, a separate toilet, and a 10.44 sqm deck. The total building size is 162 sqm on a 519 sqm land plot.
Key equipment and features include private onsen (natural spring water baths) handmade with local stone connected directly to each cabin, fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, reverse cycle air conditioning, irori (indoor charcoal hearth), drying rooms, laundries, heated toilets with bidets, parking, landscaped Japanese gardens, and an outdoor fire. The cabins also feature ample underfloor wood storage, basement storage and workshop space, new wood-fired heaters, new local southern Hokkaido cedar floors, ceilings and walls, new decks overlooking the forest and mountains, and 55 additional local pine trees planted in the gardens. New appliances include fridge/freezers, microwave/ovens, gas stove/grills, dishwashers, coffee machines, kettles, toasters, washer/dryers, and Bluetooth stereos. The exteriors of both cabins have been newly painted, and the property benefits from new plumbing, a new septic tank, upgraded electrics, and WiFi.
The cabins come with valuable hotel licenses, are available as dual turnkey properties, and come fully furnished down to the crockery and cutlery. A professional local property management company is in place to handle all guest bookings, liaison, and year-round maintenance if required. With strong capital growth and rental returns, close proximity to snow resorts, highway upgrades, and the upcoming Shinkansen connection, this property represents a sound investment in the beautiful village of Yunosato.