Hakuchōzan: A Multi-Award-Winning Ski Chalet in Niseko Hirafu
H2 Christie's International Real Estate presents Hakuchōzan, a seven-bedroom luxury ski chalet in the prestigious Hirafu district of Niseko. The name Hakuchōzan translates to 'Swan Mountain' in Japanese, and the property's design draws inspiration from Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. The chalet is designed for multi-generational family vacations, balancing communal spaces with private corners, and offers panoramic views of Mount Yotei. The property includes seven en-suite bedrooms, an outdoor jacuzzi terrace with a fireplace and barbecue, a men's bar, a games room, an elevator, and a single-car garage. Under the HakuLife Collection, full-service management provides butler and private chef services, offering a six-star chalet experience. Hakuchōzan was the first luxury serviced chalet in Niseko and is the only property offering this service model. It was the first to set nightly rates exceeding 1 million yen and remains a rare asset for fully managed ultra-luxury living. The chalet has won the World Ski Awards' Best Ski Chalet in Japan four times (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023). This presents an opportunity to own a fully managed, multi-generational luxury ski property. The sale does not include sports memorabilia, staircase artwork, or two sandstone sculptures. Note that the listed JPY price is an estimate based on the USD 10,000,000 price.
The property is situated on a quiet street in lower Hirafu, ensuring privacy while providing easy access to shuttle stops, restaurants, and bars. It is a short walk from the Yukemuri Street shuttle stop, which offers quick, car-free access to the gondola. During winter, a free village shuttle runs every 20-30 minutes connecting lower Hirafu with the gondola and other resort areas. The nearest train station (Hirafu Station) is approximately 5.5 km away, and New Chitose Airport is about 110 km from the property. The village center is a 4-minute walk, and the Grand Hirafu Family Chair Lift is an 8-minute walk or 3-minute drive. A convenience store (Seicomart) is a 5-minute walk away, and a premium supermarket and deli are about 1 km from the chalet. Hidden restaurants such as Rin, Yakitori Yamanchu, and Izakaya Koharuya are within a short walk, and the nearest restaurants and bars are about 0.5 km away. The Yukoro Onsen is also a short walk away, offering an authentic hot spring experience. The property was built in 2016 and has road water and road sewage services. It features mountain views, is furnished, and includes a fireplace, garage, elevator, resort access, golf, skiing, outdoor recreation, and mountain living.
