6 new Japanese ski resort developments that are on sale now

As we all know, international tourism into Japan basically stopped for the last three years and everyone looked on with wide-eyed jealousy as locals enjoyed some epic winters with empty pistes and metres of snow. Now that tourists are finally coming back, they should be prepared to be shocked… development has not stood still and visitors will be able to see some amazing new hotels and estates available for investment.

“Niseko is always the hub for new developments”, states Chris Pickering, CEO of Uchi – Japan’s number one real estate listing site.

“The pandemic was no exception, with several new projects that were started or completed over the past couple of years. However, we are seeing more “Niseko-style” buildings pop up across the top ski areas in Japan and today I’d like to introduce some of the most exciting options in Niseko and beyond.”

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Setsu Niseko (Niseko-Hirafu)

From 69.5m JPY / $500,000 USD

Setsu Niseko. View more images

Take your pick from studios up to penthouse in this stunning development from SC Global, but this large condo-style hotel offers so much more than just beautiful rooms which marry international luxury with understated Japanese design. There are a selection of restaurants offering various gastronomic delights from noodles to sushi and more in between. But the real icing on the cake must be the enormous wellness centre which includes male and female indoor and outdoor onsen, private onsen rooms, spa lounge, sauna, gymnasium, Studio En yoga studio and Rikka Spa managed in collaboration with Lapidem Tokyo.

The Vale Rusutsu (Rusutsu Resort)

From 65m JPY / $470,000 USD

The Vale Rusutsu. View more images

This is the first ever opportunity to own property inside the resort boundaries of Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido. The Vale Rusutsu is a ski-in ski-out property from the developers of the award-winning The Vale Niseko. Rusutsu Resort itself has won countless World Ski Awards for Japan’s best ski resort and is a true 4 season resort with four golf courses and a theme park to enjoy in summer on top of the epic powder snow in winter. The hotel is attached to the newly refurbished onsen and Rusutsu Resort Hotel boasts loads of dining and shopping options – the resort also has a masterplan in place for more growth. Watch this space!

Niseko Kyo (Niseko-Hirafu)

From 76m JPY / $560,000 USD

Niseko Kyo. View more images

It doesn’t get more luxury than this: ski-in ski-out private onsen residences right on the slopes of Niseko-Hirafu. The project will be complete in time for winter 2023/24 but is now available for investment. With only 22 residences, this boutique hotel will no doubt be snapped up quickly by savvy investors looking to guarantee their own hot-spring home right on the side of Niseko United’s largest resort. Investment options range from studio apartments right up to expansive 5 bedroom residences.

Hinode Hills (Niseko Village)

From 126m JPY / $900,000 USD

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Hinode Hills is the only option if you want to purchase an apartment inside the boundaries of Niseko Village resort. This condo-hotel is run and managed by the same company who own the ski resort and gives you ski-in ski-out access to the slopes as well as luxury service guaranteed. With new lifts recently installed for winter and a wide range of summer activities, including golf and kids’ adventure park, Niseko Village is a true year-round destination for visitors and owners alike. The apartments in Hinode Hills are extremely spacious, offering more internal space than many similar projects, and owners can also enjoy the amenities of the hotel including a gorgeous lounge and restaurant.

Odin Hills (Niseko-Hanazono)

From 139.5m JPY / $1,000,000 USD

Odin Hills. View more images

A truly exciting vision is finally coming to fruition in the forest near to Niseko-Hanazono resort. Odin Hills is a 16-hectare private luxury residential estate designed for a sophisticated mountain community. Set in a pristine natural environment with sweeping views of Mount Yotei and surrounded by protected forest, Odin Hills is within touching distance of the Hanazono ski resort and the Park Hyatt, and only minutes away from Kutchan train station. Take your pick from beautiful land plots or exclusive off-plan homes designed by the legendary Pritzker-prize winning architect, Shigera Ban. Either way you will never be far from the Odin Clubhouse where you can enjoy a range of F&B options, wellness options including onsen, concierge services and much more!

Kawamotoya (Nozawa Onsen)

From 35m JPY / $250,000 USD

Kawamotoya – Level 2 Studio Apartment. View more images

Nozawa Onsen is located within 2 hours of central Tokyo by bullet train and is a popular year-round destination for both international and domestic tourists, with the free local onsen lovingly maintained by the locals. Investing in Nozawa Onsen has always been difficult as it really is a village of long-term residents, but the team behind Kawamotoya have given international investors a chance! This building was fully renovated and the result is a beautiful collection of modern apartments that maintain their traditional link with Japan. There are only a handful of units left with options ranging from a studio apartment all the way up to the only penthouse in the resort!

Whether you’re looking for a ready-built apartment, off-plan development or masterplanned estate to build your own home, you can find it all at Uchi – keep up with the latest news by joining the mailing list at uchijapan.com/register.