The Freshwater
Location: 165-19, Yamada, Abuta, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0081, Kutchan, JP
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Impressive Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and babysitting. Benefit from dry cleaning, luggage storage, and free self-parking.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 33 guestrooms with refrigerators, microwaves, and modern entertainment options like flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Stay connected with free internet access.
Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions such as Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, Niseko Annupuri Gondola, and more within a short drive. The Freshwater in Kutchan is your ideal choice for a memorable stay.
To book your stay at The Freshwater and experience these fantastic amenities, visit our website or call now!
Important Information
- Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Intuition Niseko, 38-6 Kabayama, Kutchan, Abuta District]. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Concierge service
- Elevator
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Ski storage
- Smoke-free property
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Ski equipment rentals on site
- Ski lessons on site
- Free self parking
- Ski passes available
- Secured parking
Rooms Available
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2 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds
915-sq-foot room with mountain views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Indoor private hot tub and fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - All-in-one washing machine and dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Rice cooker
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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Superior Studio
1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed
237 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Rice cooker
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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1 Bedroom Suite
1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed
721 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - All-in-one washing machine and dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
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3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
3 Twin Beds OR 3 King Beds
1184-sq-foot room with mountain views
Layout - 3 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Indoor private hot tub and fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - All-in-one washing machine and dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Rice cooker
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
-
3 Bedroom Penthouse Residence
3 Twin Beds OR 3 King Beds
1475-sq-foot room with mountain views
Layout - 3 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Indoor private hot tub and fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, jetted bathtub
Practical - All-in-one washing machine and dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Jetted bathtub
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Rice cooker
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
-
2 Bedroom Suite
2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds
818 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippers
Practical - All-in-one washing machine and dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rice cooker
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
-
2 Bedroom Penthouse Residence
2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds
915 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Indoor private hot tub and fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, jetted bathtub
Practical - All-in-one washing machine and dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Jetted bathtub
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Private spa tub
- Rice cooker
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Soap
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- MIZUKI (10/5): - 何度も泊まっています！ 快適な施設です！ 去年は思わなかったですが 今年は排水溝から匂いがあがってきているのか 洗面室付近が臭かったです 他はとても良いです！
- Keith (10/5): Best Value in Town - This place is amazing. Its right next to the center of the Hirafu town where all the action (food) and transportation is. Lawson also right next door. Rooms are small but smartly designed, I felt more comfortable here than in many other larger hotel rooms. Staff was friendly and wanting to go above and beyond to help me get out of a jam when there were no taxis in town.
- Tayah (10/5): - Can’t say enough good things about this property. We rented an apartment and it gave us ample room to spread out and enjoy our time there for the week. The location was absolutely perfect. Close to grocery stores, restaurants, bars, onsens and the Grand hirafu ski resort. I would recommend reserving restaurants in advance of your stay otherwise you may not get in anywhere. Happened to us a few times.
- Alicia (4/5): - Apartment itself was fantastic. Lovely King sized bed, washing machine and gas fire place. Communication before check in was great but, Unfortunately the staff leave a lot to be desired when checking in at during our stay. They didn’t mention there was a free shuttle service in the morning, they didn’t mention there we’re different types of lift passes and we got stuck on the other side of the mountain and missed a whole afternoon skiing. They clearly didn’t care.. forgot to have our lift pass and lesson ready when we arrived and then couldn’t tell us where to go for our lesson. Also worth noting that the walls are paper thin. We could hear the conversation of the people in the next room and on the street.
- Kent (6/5): - Good location, very small rooms for price, rooms are a lot smaller than photos appear
- JC (8/5): - The toilet was poorly designed.. Each time we showered, the floors flooded and there was nothing to dry it with . Each time we needed to use the sink we had to walk on wet floor.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - A very nice property to stay in. Very close to all the restaurant and shops. Staff are attentive and friendly.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Modern apartment that is very close to everything.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location and very friendly staff. Even though our buss was 30 minutes late there was someone waiting to drive us to the apartment.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very clean. Easy to locate. Staff was helpful from before arrival till we depart. Wonderful experience!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent location to lifts, restaurants, and shops
- James (10/5): Freshwater - Great option in Hirafu
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location, great staff and an overall great lodging experience. Only wish there was a hot tub or sauna on the premises.
- Stephen (10/5): Fantastic convienient location and very comfy !! - Spacious comfortable accomodation in a great location only a few minutes walk to the family chair, bars restaurants, massage, hire shops etc. Would definately consider again.
- Annika (10/5): A hotel close to everything - Maybe not a ski in and ski out hotel but with the shuttel bus it is not a problem and it is walking distance to everything anyway.
- Tom (8/5): Nice functional room close to everything - We had the studio room with little kitchen, nice and clean and a very comfy bed. It’s was really close to the slopes and main intersection, the only downside was the adjoining room is really close and you can hear the neighbors talking, we had to tell them to be quite one night. Aside from that it was great
- Steve (10/5): - Staff are fantastic, nothing was an issue, Very comfortable bed, great location, I highly recommend Freshwater to stay in Niseko.
- Sara (8/5): Great cozy place but doors are thin - We had an excellent stay at The Freshwater, however our neighbors were VERY loud and could hear everything from their apartment. We stayed in a studio right next to an apartment (they have the same entrance which was kind of strange) and the doors were paper-thin. Be prepared to turn on a sound machine if you stay here. On a positive note, the staff however was very friendly and helped us with everything from rides to the ski resort, dinner recommendations, and onsen suggestions. They even brought us a humidifier!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Fantastic location, awesome staff - Fantastic location, close to everything. Feel the hustle of the village, close to everything. Staff were fabulous, thanks Jodie for making us feel very welcome and the great tips for food, particularly JAM.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A gem in Niseko - Modern and clean. Free shuttle to the Gondola.
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