Aki Niseko are a rare collection of just 11 brand new ultra-luxury private onsen villas superbly located in the heart of the prestigious international enclave of Upper Hirafu Village. The homes are nestled in a self-contained, over 10,000 sqm alpine estate, and form a private sanctuary within the thriving bustle of Niseko.

From the superb location, only a few minutes’ walk from the slopes; to being one of the last developments to be granted an onsen license in the Hirafu area; coupled with the understatedly-luxurious interior design, not seen elsewhere in the village; to the intuitive white-gloved service, Aki Niseko is one of the resort’s most exclusive communities. 

Framed by spectacular mountain vistas, the four-storey onsen villas at Aki Niseko were designed to provide a contemporary contrast, not only to the surroundings, but to every other development in the area. Outside, undulating Japanese-inspired louvers are inspired by the powder snow drifts and finished with elegant black stone. Within, expansive spaces utilise natural wood for a fusion Japanese aesthetic.

Aki Niseko has been conceived by some of Japan’s most respected developer, architect, design and construction teams; Takuetsu Co., Ltd (developer), Land Architects Co., Ltd (Architects), NOMURA Co., Ltd (Interior Design), Civil Consultant ( NIKKEN SEKKEI Ltd) and Shintaiheiyo Co., Ltd (Civil Construction Company).

Aki Niseko’s sought-after location is complemented by a one-of-a-kind member’s only clubhouse and one of the last opportunities to own your own private onsen.

No expense was spared in creating the ultimate slope-side sanctuary at Aki Niseko. Within each 400-plus-square-metre, five-ensuite bedroom villa, finely curated furniture, art-infused fixtures and designer-appliances imbue the spaces with elegance. Careful consideration was also given to temper the luxury with an aura of serenity through ample natural lighting, sound proofing and nature-integrated features.

Nothing says luxury quite like your private, roof-top onsen with perfectly heated, 41ºC mineral-rich spring waters tapped from the land, exclusively for your pleasure.

Aki Niseko was built as much for spring, summer and autumn as it was for winter, with built-in air-conditioning to refresh you during the warmer months; heating to create cosiness on long winter days; and humidifiers for all-round comfort. Enjoy 3 floors of leisure space, with a media room on the second floor; living room, bar and open-planned kitchen on the third floor, and alfresco options on the rooftop. The heated rooftop which features a bar, sauna and onsen, firepit and lounging area is the perfect entertainment hub for family and friends.

Aki Niseko is the only estate in Hirafu Village with a private clubhouse. Within this more than 1,200-square-metre communal space, you’ll mingle in the privileged company of the most discerning residents. The impressive suite of amenities includes a heated swimming pool, café, yoga studio, fitness centre, kid’s club and entertaining space.

Aki Niseko is supported by exquisite levels of service, as offered in the HakuLife Collection of catered properties. H2 Life are the hospitality experts who conceived the ground-breaking and award-winning Hakuch ōzan and Haku Villas. You can expect a white-gloved hospitality experience that includes in-property concierge services, on-demand chauffeuring services and private chefs and butlers available on request.

The New York Times and The Forbes Travel Guide have respectively placed Niseko as one of the world’s top 20 Must See Places, and on the list of the World’s Top 10 Ski Resorts. Since the inception of the World Ski Awards in 2013, Niseko has secured Japan’s Best Ski Resort Award in every category.

Niseko is very much a year-round resort with plenty to do in the summer as well as in the winter months. The resort is relatively low with the mountain top at 1,200 metres above sea level meaning most people can manage the elevation without any difficulties. The ski season is longer than at many resorts and typically lasts from November through April, with exceptional ski-friendly power blown across the Sea of Japan from Siberia. Unlike many ski resorts worldwide, Niseko has no need for artificial snow-makers, such is the reliability of snow each year.

Niseko United, comprising the 4 resorts that make-up the destination, has 50.8 Kms of slopes of which 44% are classified Blue, 36% red and 20% Black. The longest run is 7.4 Kms with an elevation difference of 933 metres. There are runs above and below the treeline, and a snow fun park for the children. Night skiing is also available.

Summer temperatures in Niseko average a sunny 21 degrees Celsius making for pleasant conditions for all sorts of outdoor activities. Golf is particularly popular in the summertime and there are four gold golf courses between Mt Annupuri and Mt Yotei: Hanazono, A-Brand, Niseko Village and Niseko. Altogether there are 119 golf courses in Hokkaido, many of which are in the list of the ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia”.

In addition to golf, summer visitors to Niseko can enjoy mountain biking, trekking, water sports, kayaking, horse riding, fishing and camping.

Location: New Chitose Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes by ‘plane from Bangkok, and Niseko is just over 100 Kms or 2 hours drive from the airport.

Opportunity: The Japanese Yen is currently at its weakest against the US$ for over 20 years providing a unique saving opportunity for foreign purchasers.

Investment: Niseko is one of the world’s fastest-growing ski destinations and has been ranked No. 1 in Japan for real estate capital growth for 3 consecutive years with land values increasing more than 44% in that period.

Infrastructure: Niseko is bidding for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and a new Shinkansen connection is planned to open the same year reducing travel time from Sapporo from 2 hours to 25 minutes and from Tokyo by air and train from 6 hours to 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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