There really is nothing as luxurious as waking up after a night filled with sushi and sake, rolling out of bed and heading straight onto Japan’s fabled ski slopes without breaking stride. Then after another of the best days of your life enjoying all the powder snow you can possibly stomach, simply glide straight back into your home on the mountain.
Uchi have over 100 ski-in ski-out properties listed on their site from all over Japan, but have picked out 8 below that are simply the best when it comes to access to that fabled Japow. Take a look, take the plunge and get ready to dive deep into that champagne powder snow!
First Tracks
The name says it all! New to market, this is an opportunity of a lifetime to pick up one of the last remaining ski-in ski-out plots in Niseko-Hirafu – giving you first access to Niseko’s world-famous powder snow! Currently housing a building with 4 generous apartments, generating rental income, the real opportunity here lies in redevelopment of the land into a boutique hotel that would be in huge demand both for real estate and holiday stays. Or alternatively build the most sought-after home in Niseko! Learn more here!
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The Vale Rusutsu
The first opportunity for anyone to privately own ski-in ski-out property in Rusutsu, winner once again of Japan’s best ski resort – The Vale Rusutsu won the World Ski Award for the World’s best new ski hotel when it opened in 2020, showcasing not only the quality of the building but also the incredible location. Take your pick from units starting at just $450,000 USD all the way up to the quite amazing penthouses with their outdoor jacuzzis and epic views.
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Niseko Kyo
This hyper-luxury boutique hotel is opening later in 2023 and still has a small selection of units available. Niseko Kyo is ski-in ski-out to the Ace Family run in Niseko-Hirafu, boasting private onsen in every unit on top of high-end service and an exciting restaurant in the building. Not only do you have amazing access to the slopes of Asia’s most famous ski resort, but the central village location means you can enjoy all the restaurants and bars that make Niseko so popular. Studio units start from only $520,000 USD.
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Roka Hakuba
This beautiful modern development in Happo-One resort in Hakuba has only three units remaining, starting at just $1m USD for ski-in ski-out access to the mainland’s most popular ski area. Only a couple of hours from Tokyo, Hakuba remains extremely popular year-round and we can’t take our eyes off the amazing penthouse that has just come onto the market – there is nothing like it elsewhere in this resort! Click here to see all remaining units.
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Hinode Hills
Located in Niseko Village resort, this condominium hotel is not only ski-in ski-out to some of the best snow on the planet, but you are within the boundaries of this year-round resort. Japan’s best golf course and Pure Adventure centre are a short walk away in summer and you can take advantage of year-round shopping and F&B too! There are currently four units for sale, the only ski-in ski-out options in Niseko Village, starting from $870,000 USD – click here to learn more!
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Furano
Zekkei, creators of some of Niseko’s most popular hotels and developments, have gone big in Furano. Whether you are looking for a hotel apartment in their Fenix Furano series or a land & house package in the new-to-market Intuition Furano development, they have something for everyone. Starting at only $480,000 USD, these opportunities benefit from strong year-round rental income as Furano remains one of the most popular destinations in Hokkaido in both summer and winter. Check out all the listings here.
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Skye Niseko
Opened in winter 2018, this hugely popular hotel enjoys top-of-the-village access and views in Niseko-Hirafu. With a range of amenities including gym, onsen, massage, ski rental, restaurants and a shop, Skye Niseko is still one of the most in-demand properties with investors and visitors alike. There are a handful of units on the second hand market starting at $650,000 USD – click here for more info!
Alpen Ridge
Another hotel boasting fantastic access to both the ski hill and the entertainment of Niseko-Hirafu resort, Alpen Ridge has just three units available on the second-hand market. Starting at only $600,000 USD, this is another great opportunity to be at the top of all your friends’ Christmas card list! Click here to learn more and see what is available.
New (and old) properties are added every day to Uchi – head to the site to see the latest and greatest and don’t forget to sign up to make sure you never miss out!
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