睿米娜飯店

Of the few lodges in Japan's ski towns that I've stayed in, this has got to be my favourite. The lodge was cosy and extremely well-kept, while the hosts' warmth and hospitality was truly unforgettable. The Japanese-Western breakfast spread was outstanding and we loved that it was prepared and presented with so much dedication and pride. Quality over quantity! Location wise, if you don't rent a car but love to walk, Hirafu town centre is about 20-30 minutes away, depending on the snow/ice conditions which may slow you down. To access Annupuri ski resort, the shuttle bus stop is just a stone's throw away from the lodge. There is also a snow sports rental shop about 10 minutes' walk away (Amuse). Overall, we had a very lovely stay here and we'll highly recommend it to friends visiting Niseko!