SHOCHIKUBAI

East meets West and quirky meets cosy in Shochikubai! This cool concrete chalet hides a whole world of whimsy inside its austere walls. There’s a traditional tatami room for guests to relax in, a sunken dining area for enjoying sumptuous meals and a fireplace to keep the whole group nice and toasty. The chalet spans two floors and mainly relies on monochrome tones, with pops of colour and local art and textiles adding life and colour. If Shochikubai has a lot going on design wise, it also wows with its location. The chalet is tucked in a cosy nook of Furano, an up and coming ski resort that has all the powder and beauty of Niseko – minus the overwhelming crowds!

Sleeps: 6 guests (8 max)

Introducing equal touches of edge and whimsy, Shochikubai is not your average chalet. This two-storey structure forgoes all cookie cutter cliches and creates a vibe that’s all its own. The chalet features ample Japanese influences – check out the tatami lounge and the sunken dining area. There is also an undeniable cosiness and a plush level of comfort to the place. Nothing beats a night spent in cuddled up by the fire, watching as the snow falls outside… except maybe a day spent scaling Furano’s hidden gem slopes!

Living Room

Practically the whole lower floor of the chalet is dedicated to relaxed socialising, laidback entertainment and yummy dining. The living room is nice and spacious and features polished hardwood floors that are beautifully juxtaposed by the light streaming in through the full wall windows. There’s a plush red sofa by the window where you can drink in the views while enjoying the warm glow of the fireplace. Two coco brown armchairs provide additional seats when needed. Right next to the living room is a cosy tatami lounge room where guests can kick back on zaizu chairs while watching movies on the massive flatscreen TV.

Dining Room

Thanks to its sunken design, the dining table is one of the coolest Japanese elements in the chalet. The dining area is incorporated to the living room so you can keep the conversation going and the good times rolling throughout the day. The full wall windows ensure beautiful views regardless of the season. Also included in the same space is the villa’s all white kitchen that’s decked out with all the necessary appliances and kitchenware.

Shochikubai features three bedrooms. Like the chalet itself, the bedrooms mix clean modern aesthetics with unique Japanese touches. All three bedrooms are located upstairs. One room has a fixed king-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom. The other two rooms offer more flexibility as the beds can be setup either as a king or two singles, depending on guests’ needs. These two rooms share a bathroom between them.

Shochikubai is a three-bedroom chalet that’s built over two floors. The ground floor houses the living and dining areas, including the tatami lounge room. The ski room and the garage are also located on the same floor. The upper floor houses all three bedrooms, a small lounge area and a spacious outdoor deck.

Your stay is made enjoyable by the professional staff who have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Property Manager

The chalet’s experienced and knowledgeable manager is responsible for the overall operation of the chalet. The property manager will oversee and coordinate the staff and property and assist you during your stay.

Housekeeping

Our chalets in Japan often have housekeeping 1 – 2 times per week depending on the property. Each chalet will have their own cleaning schedule.

Shochikubai is located in the Furano ski village in Hokkaido, Japan. The area is known for offering some of the best and most reliable powder snow in the world. The chalet occupies a relaxed, residential area where it counts other chalets and condos as its neighbours. The Kitanomine ski lifts are about 750 metres away – less than five minutes if you’re driving. As for dining, there is a great café, Furano Delice, located just 100 metres from the chalet and plenty of more options are available closer to the ski slopes. A short driver over the Sorachi River, downtown Furano offers all the convenience of city life with supermarkets, restaurants and shops all available at your fingertips. Besides offering fantastic skiing, the region is known for its summertime beauty. Furano’s lavender fields are famous throughout Japan.

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