SHAKUZEN

Shakuzen is a beautiful pair of masterfully designed twin chalets, set against the captivating backdrop of serene Hokkaido forest. Located halfway between the Annupuri and Niseko Village ski resorts (it takes just five minutes to reach either), the mirror image chalets offers an exclusive stay in the coveted Niseko ski region, far from the madding crowd.

Each chalet features three bedrooms, though you can also book them together to accommodate up to 18 people. The chalets come with a well-designed bunk rooms that are ideal for the kids. The upper-floor living areas are lined with full-wall glass looking out to the snow and of course, there’s a well-laid out ski room for storing your gear after hitting the slopes.

Sleeps: 9 – 18 guests (18 max)
Size: 213m²
Year built: 2019

The two Shakuzen chalets – Mori and Kawa – are mirror images of each other, each one offering luxurious comfort and beautifully styled interiors. Much of the walls are taken up by full-wall windows, with endless natural light high-lighting the elegantly muted colour scheme and stylishly understated furnishings.

Living Room

The living area of each chalet has been thoughtfully placed on the upper floor, with one whole wall taken up by beautiful cathedral windows. The living room and dining area are divided by the staircase connecting this upper floor to the floor below. In the lounge area, you will find two elegant grey sofas arranged around a modern coffee table, facing a sleek designer fireplace and a flatscreen TV mounted beside it.

Dining Room

The dining area sits at the other end of the upper floor living areas, with a white dining table surrounded by eight matching stairs and lit up by modern light fixtures suspended from the high ceiling. The dining area extends to an open-plan kitchen fitted with all the essentials including a four-hob cooktop, fridge oven, microwave, rice cooker, toaster, coffee maker and dishwasher.

Each of the Shakuzen chalets features three bedrooms. The master bedroom is located upstairs and features a fixed king-sized bed. The two guest bedrooms are on the ground floor. One comes with a split bed (king or two singles) and the other comes with two sets of bunk beds and a day bed. Each chalet can sleep nine people comfortably.

Shakuzen is made up of two twin chalets: Mori and Kawa which are mirror images of each other. Each property is built over two floors and features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. When booked individually, each chalet is completely private and can accommodate nine guests. Larger groups can book both chalet to accommodate up to 18 guests.

The Shakuzen chalets are located in the peaceful Soga area in Niseko, Japan. Surrounded by serene forest and fringed by a mountain river, the properties offer a peaceful stay surrounded by Hokkaido’s pristine beauty. The Niseko Village ski resort is only five minutes away by car and also offers a host of dining options. Alternatively, the Annupuri ski lifts are also just five minutes away driving in the other direction.

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