Makkari Sun House: A Spacious Holiday Retreat in the Heart of Hokkaido
This beautifully positioned holiday rental and vacation property is conveniently located in the heart of Makkari Mura, Hokkaido, Japan, on the perimeter of Makkari Central, making it easily accessible and within genuine walking distance from all the delights Makkari Village has to offer. The property consists of a generously sized lot of over 3,000 sqm, easily allowing enough space to build an additional house to expand the business. The current house, built in 1998, is considerably larger than most in the area and on the market, with a substantial 254.8 sqm of internal space split across two floors, comprising five full bedrooms and three separate bathrooms.
First opened as a going concern in 2023, Makkari Sun House now welcomes vacationers looking for an unforgettable stay in Hokkaido. Unlike cramped and impersonal hotel rooms, it offers guests the chance to enjoy an inviting setup with plenty of space and privacy. Its roomy layout, fully equipped kitchen, and cozy living area are perfect for families and groups, all encapsulated by the world-famous and stunning backdrop of Mount Yotei in its full and uninterrupted glory dominating the skyline with manicured fields in the foreground.
The property is ideally located halfway between Rusutsu and Niseko (15 minutes to Rusutsu and 20 minutes from Niseko), making it ideal for powder-hounds and nature lovers alike. It is away from the crowds yet only a short drive to either major resort. For experienced back-country skiers, one of the favored entry points for Yotei backcountry is only 500m away. The village of Makkari, with its fabulous and reasonably priced restaurants and cafes such as Ichi Fuji and Base Cafe, is mere minutes' walk away, as are convenience stores, a local supermarket, bakery, post office, police station, garages, and even a taxi company. The award-winning, Michelin Star-rated Maccarina is only a 5-minute drive away, next to the stunning Makkari Onsen.
Makkari Sun House is already set up as a going concern with all the amenities and conveniences guests could ask for. Included amenities are: a fully equipped kitchen with all cutlery and settings for parties of 10; a Nespresso Coffee Machine; a Hot Water Urn; an Air Fryer; multiple cooking plates for Yakiniku, Shabu Shabu, Nabe, and Sukiyaki; two rice cookers; a toaster; a toasted sandwich maker; a Smart TV; high-speed internet; a massage chair; a washer/dryer in a designated laundry room; and an oversized, kerosene-heated and vented ski drying room that allows for a lot of gear to dry quickly. The property also features multiple garages for vehicles, snow-maintenance machinery, and equipment, with remote-control automatic doors for two cars and plenty of additional parking.
The layout offers a genuinely lovely and spacious house with larger-than-usual bedrooms for a Japanese house, giving it a modern/Western feel of space. Front and rear genkans (porch entrances) allow warmth in and cold out, with the ski-gear drying area located inside the back door entrance. The house can comfortably sleep groups of 10 or more people. The spacious open-plan living and dining rooms feature a comfortable lounge area equipped with a Smart TV and Sound Bar. Just off the living room is a fantastic Washitsu with Kotatsu—a traditional Japanese tatami room with a low table and blanket cover.
