The perfect house for a big group and entertaining in the heart of Central Hokkaido.
Ichi Matsu
Ichi Matsu is a newly renovated house located on farmland just outside the quiet town of Biei. It is the perfect base for a big group looking for powder skiing as it is within 30-40 mins drive to the best of the best lift access and backcountry ski touring in Hokkaido.
It is also right in the middle of the flower festival for summer. A trip in the warmer months will have you seeing the vibrant lavender fields, wide blue skies and the famous Shirogane Blue Pond.
Ichi Matsu is open plan living with a large entertaining area. There is also a trampoline in the shed to keep the kids (and adults alike) busy on down days.
Price per night
From ¥40,000 peak winter & summer, ¥25,000 off peak
4 Bedroom
Sleeps 8
1 Bathroom
Pet Friendly
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Ichi Matsu sleeps 8 comfortably across 4 bedrooms. A baby/toddler cot can be supplied if needed.
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The house has an open kitchen lounge room area with large entertaining area. It has a bathroom (which includes the laundry and toilet) and an entry room (known as a genkan) which is great for drying ski gear in winter and muddy boots in summer.
There is a washer/dryer, convection oven and a nice sized kitchen and entertaining area. There is wifi with unlimited downloads, Apple TV with Netflix and Red Bull TV.
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Central Hokkaido receives huge snowfalls each year in winter. While staying at this lodge, guests will need to do some snow clearing, including stairs and entrance ways. You must also snow clear the driveway yourself at least daily and on 30cm + days often twice.
We will clear the rest of the house approximately once per week (depending on snowfall) but you must maintain the driveway. There are snow shovels supplied to do this and it is a great warm up before you go skiing ;)
Features
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Wifi, heating, towels and bed linen, bathtub, shampoo, conditioner and soap, hair dryer, washer, iron, TV, crib, children’s toys and backyard.
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Check in after 03:00pm | Check out before 10:00am
Self check in via key code and instructions to the house.
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Biei is located between Asahikawa and Furano in stunning Central Hokkaido. It is a valley that is surrounded by the Daisetuzan Mountain Range and has infinite rolling hills across flower fields in summer and surrounded by the best ski areas in winter.
Toka is 40 minutes drive to Asahidake and Tokachidake backcountry ski areas, 40 minutes to Furano and Kamui Ski Resorts and 90 minutes to Kurodake. Surrounded by the flower fields in summer and 20 minutes drive to blue pond and Shirogane Falls.
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Biei is located between Asahikawa and Furano in stunning Central Hokkaido. It is a valley that is surrounded by the Daisetuzan Mountain Range and has infinite rolling hills across flower fields in summer and surrounded by the best ski areas in winter.
The house is located on a private farm just outside of Biei. You need to hir a car to stay at this house, although the flower fields are also accessible on bike.
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90 calendar days or more before the first night booked – 90% refund of all payments.
Within 90 days of the first night booked – 50% refund on nightly rate.
Within 30 days of the first night booked – 0% refund on nightly rate.
On cancellation of the above, any bond and cleaning fees paid which is in excess of the nightly rate will be refunded in full.
In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, including but not limited to an earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, pandemic, nuclear meltdown or war that causes us to cease our entire operations or which means you are unable to undertake your holiday due to flight cancellations or travel restrictions, accommodation dates will be transferrable to another date without additional cost. This does not limit your option to request a refund as provided above.
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We ask you to pay in full in advance, and then we adhere to our cancellation policy as above.
You are also required to pay a refundable ¥30,000 bond (security deposit). If you or your guests cause any damage to the property during your stay then this bond will be used to cover the costs of the damage.
If the costs of damage exceed the bond amount you remain responsible for the full cost of the damage.
Ron Rayner, Hervey Bay Australia
My family were lucky enough to stay at Ichi Matsu for a week in January 2023. The home was just gorgeous, with an incredible eye for detail in the house’s interior design. We actually had two families stay together and there was plenty of room for all ages. The upstairs provided the perfect place for the kids to play and have their own space while the other 2 bedrooms downstairs, and the large living area meant the adults could stay up late without disturbing the little humans.
Plenty of room to dry ski gear and have it toasty warm for the cold mornings, heading to the incredible mountains that surround the property. We were spoiled for choice with ski resorts to choose from and so many beautiful restaurants in Biei if you decided not to cook in the fully equipped kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this area, we experienced the best, coldest powder conditions and steep and deep slopes than we’d previously experienced in prior trips to the Niseko area. Highly recommend staying at this property.
The host helped immediately if we had questions and the house was the perfect place for us to base ourselves for comfort, cleanliness and vicinity to a range of different outdoor experiences. Biei is a beautiful area and Ichi Matsu the perfect home for families/groups wanting a proper Japanese holiday experience. We can’t wait to return.
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