Title: North Star Hirafu Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6126709&destination=Kutchan%2C+Hokkaido+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=34755646&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # North Star Hirafu ## Photo gallery for North Star Hirafu ![Smart TV, Netflix - North Star Hirafu (Kutchan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34755700/34755646/a153e815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private Vacation Home | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, travel cot - North Star Hirafu (Kutchan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34755700/34755646/44277896.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - North Star Hirafu (Kutchan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34755700/34755646/75486d1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private Vacation Home | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, travel cot - North Star Hirafu (Kutchan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34755700/34755646/0cd39bd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic Area - North Star Hirafu (Kutchan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34755700/34755646/6fd13124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, North Star Hirafu provides amenities such as a rooftop terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### North Star Hirafu This smoke-free holiday home features a rooftop terrace, free self-parking and free train station pick-up. Train station drop-off is free. The holiday home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with Netflix, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a fridge. Weekly housekeeping is available. This holiday home offers 3 accommodations with rice cookers and a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Ski lifts nearby - Ski shuttle nearby - Ski storage - Snow tubing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free train station pick-up shuttle from 7:30 AM to midnight - Ski shuttle nearby - Free train station drop-off - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) - Cot: JPY 5,000 per stay - Highchair - Travel cot ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Rice cooker ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Extra futon (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Rooftop terrace ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Climate control - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Weekly housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a regional park - In the mountains ### Things to do - Ski storage - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Snowshoeing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 3 units ## Similar properties ![4 Bedroom Yotei Penthouse Residence | Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965200/46965120/2626ad6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Intuition Kutchan - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews £161 additional charges may apply 27 Apr - 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Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 5000.0 per stay ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - An effective city/local tax rate of 3.00 per cent will be charged We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Futon bed fee: JPY 5000 per night - Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 5000.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as North Star Hirafu House Kutchan North Star Hirafu Kutchan Private vacation home North Star Hirafu Kutchan Kutchan North Star Hirafu Private vacation home North Star Hirafu House Private vacation home North Star Hirafu Star Hirafu House Kutchan North Star Hirafu Kutchan North Star Hirafu Private vacation home North Star Hirafu Private vacation home Kutchan ## About the area Located in Kutchan, this holiday home is in the mountains and in a regional park. Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Rusutsu Resort and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with ski lifts and a ski shuttle, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and sledging. [Visit our Kutchan travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kutchan.dx6126709) [View more Holiday homes in Kutchan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kutchan-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6126709-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.85597%2C140.70906&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bsrLpY2tkeIIPEg80zDDL7aUo3k=) 155-10 Yamada, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0081 ### What's nearby - ![Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126709/ad074996-f90f-4400-b2af-18866efdf466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349128/520206a2-3184-4bff-bcc7-60b6ee256673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park 7 min drive \- 1.1 miles - ![Lake Toya.Toyako(Lake Toya) town is where the 34th G8 summit took place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602068/153c1015-3a78-4c77-8824-47d8eafcace9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Toya 54 min drive \- 26.8 miles - Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area 15 min drive \- 7.5 miles - Niseko Hanazono Resort 16 min drive \- 6.1 miles ### Getting around - Kutchan Station 10 min drive - New Chitose Airport (CTS) 119 min drive ### Restaurants - The Baddies Niseko 1 min walk - Bar Gyu + (The Fridge Bar) 3 min walk - Apero niseko wines and bar 6 min walk - ゑびす亭 1 min walk - yamanchu 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North Star Hirafu pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at North Star Hirafu? ### What time is check-in at North Star Hirafu? ### What time is check-out at North Star Hirafu? ### Where is North Star Hirafu located? ## Have a question? 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