Once again, Toshi San and his wonderful family have made us all feel so welcome and at home. All the comforts,facilities and location to make our skiing holiday in Niseko fantastic. I would not stay anywhere else. We were a group of 6 friends and we had everything we needed, including Toshi's Taxi!!!!! Domo origato gazaimus Toshi!

Toshio San and Rie San run this family owned Japanese Pension (based on French Styled Pensions) for both short and long term accommodation situated directly opposite Bus Stop 2 in Lower Hirafu. It is not intuitive but this is the best situated budget accommodation on the mountain. Toshio San takes you to the Lifts in the morning and the free... More

Originally I was travelling to Niseko (Hirafu) by myself in late February, so asked the travel agent to recommend a 'lodge' type experience where I might meet like minded people. Because of work commitments I had to delay the trip by 3 weeks and and one of my adult sons joined me. I stuck with Woody Note and wasn't disappointed,... More

Good location Good breakfast, lacked variety though.  Very welcoming friendly owner, ran us to the lifts when we wanted  Poor kitchenette for self-catering as we stayed in the separate cottage. Drying area for snowboard gear not heated so it never drys.   Owners dog kept us awake most nights barking.  Please note, these are negative points are the only things... More