Muse Niseko is a modern hotel, set on the main street between Upper and Lower Hirafu in Niseko, Hokkaido island. Architect Riccardo Tossani designed the hotel for connoisseurs who appreciate Niseko’s natural beauty and showcases the surrounding environment through floor to ceiling windows in all its apartments. The stunning roof terrace and garden situated on the 7th floor also boasts spectacular views and is an ideal place to relax and take in the scenery.
The Muse offers nine different apartment sizes ranging from a studio to a five-bedroom unit. All are conceptualised by the interior architect Atsuko Itoda, who carefully selected furnishings and designed the interiors to provide an iconic character with sympathetic forms and simple elegance. The Japanese art theme flows throughout the property with some apartments and the spacious lobby area featuring Ainu inspired calligraphy from acclaimed artist Reiko Kawabe.
Situated in a central location within Hirafu Boulevard, Muse Niseko is within steps away from a variety of restaurants, shops and onsens. The North Face's flagship Japanese shop takes up the front two floors of Muse and the Michelin starred Kamimura is just across the road. A short shuttle ride will take you to the Centre 4 chairlift and Hirafu Gondola takes only takes 2 minutes, otherwise the Ace Family Chairlift is just a 5-minute walk.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomMultilingual StaffSafety Deposit BoxesShuttle ServiceWi-Fi AvailableStay Muse Niseko features just nine studios and apartments with 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms. All are appointed with an abundance of natural materials including timber, stone and wall fabrics, with soft earth tones. Modern amenities include fully-equipped kitchen, fireplaces (except the studio) and laundry facilities. Bathrooms are equipped with rain showers and Japanese heated eco-friendly bidet/toilets. For entertainment there is home theatre, Apple TV with rentable HD movie downloads and Wi-Fi.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Muse Niseko but there are no specific facilities available for children. Babysitting service can be arranged, on request.
Dine Located on the main street, Muse Niseko is within walking distance to many of the restaurants. Just opposite the hotel is Kamimura led by Michelin star chef Yuichi Kamimura serving Japanese and French fusion menus. La Villa Lupicia and Asperges Hanazono led by 3-Star Michelin Chef Hiroshi both offer Japanese and International cuisine with seasonal Hokkaido produce. Those who are missing curry can hit for Bombay Sizzlers, an authentic Indian dining in the heart of Hirafu.
Relax The Muse Niseko offers a fully dedicated concierge service and a morning shuttle to take guests directly to the ski lifts. All guests have access to the secure ski room and ski lockers are allocated for each apartment. Niseko is famous for the quality of its spring water, which comes from deep within Mt. Yotei. Almost every large hotel in town has an onsen and most allow visiting guests at a charge. The onsen at Hilton Niseko Village has a spacious outdoor bath with classic stone construction.
Experience The Niseko region boasts world-class ski resorts and has become an internationally acclaimed destination for winter sport enthusiasts thanks to the quality and consistency of powder snow, with average annual falls of 15 meters. Famed for 'champagne powder' Niseko it is great for backcountry or off-piste skiing with Grand Hirafu being the best for night time skiing. The Niseko All Mountain Pass provides access to all four resorts in Niseko.
Location Muse is located in Niseko's vibrant Hirafu Center Village in Grand Hirafu, one of the four resorts in Niseko in Hokkaido.
Getting there Middle Hirafu is well served by the New Chitose Airport, the largest commercial airport in Hokkaido, operating a large number of both domestic and international flights on a daily basis.
When to go The main ski season runs from the end of November through to Easter. January - April sees the highest snowfall and the lowest temperatures will be felt in February when it can reach -7 degrees.
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Hokkaido, Japan
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