Raku Suisan
Contemporary Japanese ryokan. Quiet and intimate. Warm timber interiors, irori fireplace lounge, art gallery, no communal pool or flashy lobby. The focus is firmly on onsen, food, and landscape.
Book a Type B (Mizu no Ma) room if traveling with family — 95 sqm with both tatami and twin beds, sleeps four
Why It Matters
Only traditional Japanese inn in the Niseko area. Every one of its 18 rooms has a private open-air onsen bath with a direct view of Mt. Yotei. Three separate restaurants serve 18 rooms — an omakase French creative, a 4-seat Japanese counter, and a teppanyaki grill — all built around ingredients sourced directly from producers in the Shiribeshi region. Won the Excellence Award at the 2024 Wood Utilization Promotion Competition for its use of Hokkaido timber.
Raku Suisan is a 18-room modern ryokan set on a quiet hillside in Kabayama, on the fringes of the Niseko ski area, with an unobstructed face-on view of Mt. Yotei. Opened in December 2020, it leans hard into the ryokan concept — private in-room onsen fed by Kabayama Onsen Annupuri No Yu hot spring, three separate dining rooms, local Hokkaido timber construction — but without the stuffiness. Think warm wood tones and high ceilings rather than centuries-old tatami conventions.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Type A – Yama no Ma (Mountain Room)
From JPY88,000 / nightWestern-style room with a spacious living area and bedroom. Each room has free-flowing Kabayama onsen water piped directly from the source into a private outdoor bath on the terrace, facing Mt. Yotei. Underfloor heating in winter. Flat-screen TV, minibar, coffee machine, safe, bidet, and washer/dryer included.
Twin · 75 sqm
Type B – Mizu no Ma (Water Room)
From JPY105,600 / nightJapanese-style suite combining a traditional 8-tatami-mat room with a twin bedroom and separate living area. Sleeps up to four — the go-to for families. Like all rooms, it has a private outdoor onsen terrace with direct views of Mt. Yotei and the same free-flowing Kabayama hot spring water. 55-inch LED TV, free Wi-Fi.
Twin plus tatami · 95 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The surrounding Kabayama countryside is bike-friendly. Niseko Green Farm is nearby — guests can cycle past farmland, pick seasonal produce, and see the agricultural side of Hokkaido.
On-site gallery displaying and selling works inspired by Hokkaido's sea, mountains, and rivers. Art and seasonal products change throughout the year. Artworks and local crafts available for purchase.
A dedicated multi-purpose room used for Japanese cultural experience events including calligraphy, tea ceremony, yoga classes, and lectures by local Niseko cultural figures. Schedule varies by season.
A curated library in the lounge area focused on the Kitamae-ship trade history of the Shiribeshi region — books and craft artifacts reflecting the area's cultural heritage. Included for all guests.
Free shuttle to Grand Hirafu ski resort runs in winter (December–March). The nearest lift is 3 minutes by car. Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area is also close by. Ski locker room and drying room on site.
Guided winter snowshoe excursions available in the area, including moonlit treks near Lake Hangetsu's crater rim. Arranged via local operators.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Every guest room has an all-in-one washer/dryer unit.
In-room minibar included. Some items complimentary, some charged.
Free private parking on site. No reservation needed.
Traditional sunken hearth lounge with bar counter and piano. High ceilings with Hokkaido timber. Panoramic view of Mt. Yotei framed like a painting.
Complimentary winter-season shuttle to Grand Hirafu. Requires 7-day advance reservation. Based on seat availability.
Taxi/transfer service from New Chitose Airport available for an additional fee. 7-day advance booking required.
Complimentary shuttle between the hotel and JR Kutchan Station (15-minute drive). Requires 7-day advance reservation.
Original chocolates created in collaboration with Chocolatier Massar included in stays.
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