Kutchan Hostels

Nestled in the middle of Grand Hirafu and Mt. Yotei (the Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido) mountains stands this quaint charming budget boutique hotel that provides both shared common rooms and private rooms to their guests. It is one of the most affordable and charming boutique budget hotel in Niseko that is conveniently located in Yamada intersection about 10 mins bus ride from JR Kutchan Station using Niseko express. The hotel also offers free pick-up from Hirafu Center or JR Kutchan station but you need to book a day in advance. The lobby is a bit spacious with the lounge and a lot of seating area greeting you. The cafe is just beside the lobby. Check-in and check-out are very fast and the staff speaks good English and provide you all the hotel rules. There is no elevator in the hotel so if you're in the 3F need to walk-up the stairs but the staff could also assist you. We booked a twin room that costs only 200 dollars overnight with a small single pane window with a view of the main road. The beds are single beds combined together but their comfortable and soft. The shower and toilet is just the right space but the water heating is very difficult to adjust specially the hot water by turning just a bit there is a huge difference. The toilet bowl's flush is also not accurately sprouting the right water in the right direction. But other than these the room is very clean and cozy for a cold winter's night. They provide slippers, mini fridge and space for your clothes/luggage and enough power outlets. The breakfast is so unique and cute - a combination of Western and Japanese dishes and their sumptuous. Salad is fresh, Rice is properly cooked and the dishes are absolutely flavourful. WiFi is a bit slow though. The best part if the location just in front of the hotel is a 7 eleven with lots of restaurants and convenience stores nearby. Then behold the mountains behind the hotel on a clear day you will see the heavenly majestic amazingly wonderful Mt. Yotei, with its perfect pyramid cone shape they say it is the Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido. We are lucky to see it on our stay and we took hundreds of photos and videos and even walked into the back of the hotel walking along the creek and into the endless snow blanketed fields. If you look West from the hotel beholds Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu, a vast ski resort from the top of Mt. Annupuri. At the base lies the lovely Hirafu Village with many shops and restaurants along its path. There is a free shuttle bus from the hotel that goes to Hirafu Center and at the same your could also walk for about 15 mins from Hirafu Village back to the hotel. It is indeed a unique and memorable experience staying at this place and although we only stayed overnight it felt like days. One of the amazing dish we tried here is the famous Hokkaido Miso Butter Ramen, which is truly unique, refreshing and divine. Finally, if we ever go back to Niseko there is no doubt we will stay again here at My Ecolodge - a great place to be.

It's cheap anyway. It felt like a student camp, but there were also seniors staying there. It's a little outdated in some places, but there's no problem. Most of the staff are foreigners, and there are few who can speak Japanese. Many foreigners stay here. There was only a bath towel. You must wear shoes inside the building, so it is convenient to wear slippers. There aren't many outlets, so you'll need a power *****. Breakfast is good enough for that price. I couldn't find a microwave or TV in the building, but I wonder if they are on some floor.

This is the best backpacker hostel I have ever stayed in! It deserves to be rated as high as 9.3 on Booking and Agoda. The owner Roy-san speaks very good English, is super friendly, world-class service level, ceiling-to-ceiling facilities, details and well-organized arrangements. The girls' quadruple room is large enough and super cozy. When you arrive on the first day, Roy will pick you up at the station. The room is full of skiing friends from all over the world. The first floor can store boards, dry snow suits and pants, etc. Roy will also drive everyone to the ski resorts (Hirafu, Hanazono) at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. I will definitely stay here next time I come to Niseko

The hotel building and the lobby are very stylish and the service is good. The room and the bathroom are small but acceptable. However, the room is not soundproof, and you can hear the snoring next door at night.

Niseko Hirafu Tsukushi is situated in Niseko, 5.6 km from Hirafu Station and 3.1 km from Kutchan Station. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking is available on site. All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a TV and a kitchen. Guests at Niseko Hirafu Tsukushi will be able to enjoy activities in and around Niseko, like hiking. Niseko Station is 12 km from the accommodation, while Niseko Annupuri Hot Spring is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 93 km from Niseko Hirafu Tsukushi.