Snow Crystal

Snow Crystal: Family-friendly ski accommodation set in stunning surroundings

Situated at the foot of Mount Yotei, Niseko is Asia’s most famous ski destination, and Snow Crystal is at the heart of it all. It is a mere one-minute-walk to the Ace Family Chair Lifts, and within an easy stroll to ski schools, shops, restaurants, bars and convenience stores. Its prime location aside, this apartment complex offers all the comforts of alpine living with the added benefit of absolute privacy and space.

These family-friendly, two- and three-bedroom apartments have an open-plan design, featuring sleek kitchens kitted out with high-quality appliances and island worktops, enabling you to enjoy preparing meals should you wish to. The spacious living rooms are anchored by a fireplace, and have everything you need in a modern apartment: a large satellite-channel TV, a DVD/CD player, comfortable furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows designed to maximise the gorgeous views of Mount Yotei.

The apartments also have sophisticated bathrooms, fitted with both showers and bathtubs. The two-bedroom apartments have one ensuite and one shared bathroom, while the three-bedroom apartments each have two ensuites and one shared bathroom. Of course, Snow Crystal’s apartments come with free WiFi, and laundry facilities with a washing machine and a clothes dryer. 

The in-house reception located in the lobby provides a complimentary concierge service; it is open during the winter season for selected hours. At the base of the nearby Family Run is a major ski school meeting point and childcare facility, making Snow Crystal an extremely popular choice for families visiting Niseko. 

Room Types

Dining in Niseko

M I C H E L I N - S T A R R E D

Contemporary Japanese-French dining at Kamimura 

Kamimura is an elegant Michelin-starred restaurant, located just steps away from Snow Crystal. The Japanese and French fusion dishes created by Head Chef Yuichi Kamimura feature premium ingredients such as seafood, beef, cheese, fruits and vegetables sourced from all over Hokkaido. Particularly recommended is the 9-course degustation menu that is definitely worth the splurge. 

B A R & G R I L L

From juicy burgers at lunch to a cut of succulent Wagyu steak at dinner, this well-loved restaurant is a dependable choice for families and groups at all times of day. The Vale Bar & Grill prides themselves in using only local and seasonal ingredients from farmers markets, and also provides a takeaway service for those who want to enjoy meals in their cosy chalets.

All Day Dining at the Vale Bar & Grill

H O T P O T

What better way to end the day than with a hearty meal at Ryunabe, a restaurant that specialises in authentic Chinese hot pot? Ryunabe deftly combines traditional homemade soup bases with top quality ingredients including the freshest Hokkaido seafood—Hokkaido Hairy Crab, sea urchin, scallop, surf clam and more—and serves it up with Hong Kong-style clay pot rice. 

Hot Pot Cuisine at Ryunabe

F R E N C H - F U S I O N CU I S I N E

Set in a striking building inspired by traditional Hokkaido farm house architecture, the Barn by ODIN is only a five-minute walk away from Snow Crystal. Savour delicious French-fusion cuisine with a menu featuring dishes like Sea Bream Carpaccio with kumquat dressing, Clams à la marinière, and Duck Breast and beetroot.

French-fusion dishes at The Barn by ODIN

Activities

You won’t have to worry about being away from the action when you stay at Snow Crystal. Not only does the property offer immediate access to the slopes but it also has the convenience of being within easy walking distance to a trove of world-class restaurants, bars, and even a supermarket. Easy does it!

Everything At Your Fingertips

Whatever your skill level (or comfort), you can choose from a wide array of options spanning gentle piste runs, steeper pistes, tree runs, side country off-piste adventures, as well as full backcountry terrain. It’s all up to how brave you are that day.  

Choose Your Own Adventure

Snow Crystal’s in-house reception team has a complimentary concierge service to help you with everything you need—be it organising ski rentals and lessons, finding a daycare for your children, identifying an under-the-radar tour or scoring hard-to-get restaurant reservations.

A Helping Hand


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