Higashiyama Niseko Village, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Hotel – Hokkaido, Japan 🇯🇵

Name: Higashiyama Niseko Village, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Rooms: 50
Rating: 5-Star
Brand: The Ritz-Carlton
Parent: Marriott International

Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is a rare sanctuary of bespoke luxury nestled in the premier powder snow destination of Niseko Village in Hokkaido, Japan. Inspired by Kachou Fuugetsu that encourages self-discovery through the transient beauty of nature and wellbeing, Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve underpins this ancient Japanese philosophy through indigenous tactile aesthetics and unique sensory experiences. Translating literally to “Flower, Bird, Wind, Moon”, Kachou Fuugetsu represents the importance of experiencing the beauty of each changing season and the fleeting beauty of nature. Appreciating those differences at that moment is the start to a self-discovery path with a feeling of wholeness and sense of freedom while focusing on the present moment.

With a design aesthetic inspired by the beauty of its natural surroundings, the resort’s 50 rooms and suites appointed with refined amenities and offer breathtaking views of nearby Mount Yotei the “Mount Fuji of Hokkaido” and Mount Niseko Annupuri. A sense of cultivated beauty infuses all the spaces in the resort, with natural polished marble, fragrant cedarwood and flame brushed finished granite. Every space is designed to frame nature, showcasing the transitions of light and the seasons on the nearby mountains. Guests are pampered with the ultimate in luxury at the resort, which features a traditional Japanese onsen, fed by the mineral-rich waters of Niseko’s natural underground thermal springs.

Located in the country’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, Higashiyama Niseko Village, positioned at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri in the heart of Niseko Village, is an integrated all-season alpine resort hailed as one of the world’s premier powder snow destinations. The resort is set within the Niseko United ski area that offers 2,191 acres of skiable terrain and access to extensive backcountry skiing. The area also has an international ski school, chairlifts and gondolas, a dining and retail venue, an outdoor activity park and two world-class golf courses. In the summer, Niseko’s emerald, green forests, and lush landscapes invite golfers, cyclists, trekkers, and other outdoor adventure seekers to come and play, offering an exceptional escape for guests seeking personal and physical exploration.