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The Freshwater

4.0 star property
Fun on the slopes, near Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu

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2 Bedroom Penthouse Residence | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
A short walk from Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, The Freshwater provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this apartment offering ski passes, ski equipment rentals, and ski lessons. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$5,017
NT$6,181 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16

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2 Bedroom Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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2 Bedroom Penthouse Residence | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Penthouse Residence

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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3 Bedroom Penthouse Residence | In-room dining

3 Bedroom Penthouse Residence

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 1475 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 3 King Beds

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Superior Studio | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 3 King Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

1 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 818 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds
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About the neighborhood

Kutchan is home to The Freshwater. Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Rusutsu Resort and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing.
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Map
165-19, Yamada, Abuta, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0081

What's nearby

  • Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Niseko Annupuri Gondola - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • White Isle Niseko Snowmobile Park - 18 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Kutchan Station - 8 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AFURI ramen + dumpling - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tamashii - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cubanos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apres Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Freshwater

Fun on the slopes, near Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
Hit the slopes and relax with The Freshwater's amenities, including ski storage, ski passes, and free self parking. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and a refrigerator, and other amenities include a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Limited housekeeping is available.
The Freshwater offers 33 accommodations with DVD players and rice cookers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kutchan apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 33 units
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2008

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Intuition Niseko, 38-6 Kabayama, Kutchan, Abuta District]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Intuition Niseko, 38-6 Kabayama, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0078, Japan]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The listed optional crib/infant bed fee applies every 4 days.
Guests may be required to change rooms during their stay. Room upgrades are subject to availability.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 7000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 7000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Freshwater Hotel Kutchan
Freshwater Kutchan
Freshwater Apartment Kutchan
The Freshwater Kutchan
The Freshwater Apartment
The Freshwater Apartment Kutchan

Frequently asked questions

Is The Freshwater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Freshwater?

As of 2025/9/10, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Freshwater on 2025/9/15 start from NT$5,017, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Freshwater?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Freshwater?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Freshwater?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Freshwater located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this Kutchan apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, Annupuri, and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park. Noasc and Shikotsu-Toya National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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