Close to Niseko’s best ski resorts and summer attractions.
Yama HQ
Yama HQ, (meaning mountain headquarters) is a quirky, renovated house nestled in the forest of Niseko’s famous backcountry. It is the perfect base for shredders looking for the ultimate Japanese powder experience with close access to all the local resorts and backcountry zones.
It is also a great place for families wanting to experience real Japan away from the tourists, with loads of kids toys, a plethora of nearby onsens to choose from, space for the kids to play and great local restaurants.
Price per night from
¥75,000 winter ¥30,000 summer
4 Bedroom
Sleeps 10
1 Bathroom
Pet Friendly
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Yama HQ sleeps 8 comfortably across 4 bedrooms. An additional baby/toddler cot or futons an also be supplied on request.
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The house has an open kitchen lounge room area, bathroom (which includes the laundry and toilet) and an entry room (known as a genkan) 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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Niseko 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, air conditioning, 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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If you are looking for culture, Yama HQ is centrally located in the hot spring area with a plethora of nearby onsens to choose from and great local restaurants. We will leave a range of recommendations for you in our house information booklet. We will also supply a couple of toboggans so kids and adults alike can have a play on our backyard hill.
Yama HQ is 5 mins drive to the Moiwa and Niseko Annupuri ski resorts, 15 mins to Higashiyama, 20 mins to Grand Hirafu, 30 minutes to Hanazono, 35 mins to Rusutsu, 50 mins to Kiroro and 2 hours to Sapporo. It is also just 10 minutes drive from some of the best backcountry terrain in Hokkaido.
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Yama HQ is located in Rankoshi, Isoya District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. You really need to hire a car to stay at our house. There are no public transport options at our house and it is not walking distance from the resorts.
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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.
Michael, Airbnb
“Awesome location if you’re mobile and looking to hit some local backcountry ski spots! Beautiful cabin; artsy and felt very high end.”
Marcus, Airbnb
“Yama HQ is a very cosy spot that is tucked away enough to seem like your in the middle of nowhere yet not far from all the good stuff.”
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