1.Amazing staff, Yamasan he is a very warm person and make you feel welcome! Proactive in providing weather and various information if you need. 2.Bistare Kana is close to the Annupuri Entrance bus stop. takes 3~5 min to walk. 3.Provide a delicious breakfast everyday and rooms are clean and comfortable.

Stayed in April 2024

In winter, the owners heat the place only in the morning and in the evening when people are actually in the house. Everyone leaves during the day, so if you're staying during the day, you'll have to use the gas heater in your room. The house is not very well insulated so it get's cold quickly when the heating is off.

The host is incredible. Super friendly, helpful and caring person. Will definitely make you smile. The place is an old cosy wooden house. Toilets and showers are shared and in good condition. You can be sure that you can have a good warm shower after a cold day of snowboarding.

Stayed in February 2024

There is no ensuite, however the shared bathroom facilities are clean and well maintained. There is also a washing machine and dryer you can use.

The guest house is close to Annapuri Ski Resort. The owner gives you a lift in the morning and you can catch a shuttle bus back in the afternoon. The food is amazing - great home made breakfast and the Nepalese food for dinner is really delicious.

Stayed in February 2024

We had an excellent stay at Bistare Kana and are very glad we stayed there instead of one of the much more expensive hotels while we were in Niseko. The owner and his family are very friendly and accommodating, and provide an amazing complementary breakfast every morning at 8:00. The rooms are basic, but there are nice shared amenities available, including a coin operated washer and drier. The bathrooms and showers are nice and very clean, it never felt crowded since there are only 5 or 6 guest rooms in the building. Over all excellent week!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Clean comfortable

Stayed in February 2024

Cute cabin style hotel with a Nepali theme. Excellent breakfast and it’s different everyday. Yama San is very friendly and helpful. Love his morning weather report of the slope condition. We had a car which made it easier to commute around Niseko in general. We used the provided coupon to use the onsen nearby to relax after a full day on the slopes. It’s 800 yen per person for the onsen and if you need a towel, you will need to purchase one on-site or bring your own (not from Kana). Eating around the slopes is typically overpriced and mediocre. We had dinner at the hotel for one night and the Nepali curry (we had one of each meat and the vegetarian option) are all excellent. In case you’re curious, Yama San lists the produce grower’s names on a little white board by the front entrance. Local, fresh, and affordable. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed in February 2024

All was good

The owner Yamasan was absolutely wonderful. Very warm and kind. We had an absolutely delicious curry dinner and slept like the dead.

Stayed in February 2024

The owner is extremely helpful and friendly. The included breakfast is excellent.

Stayed in February 2024

Leaving.

What I liked about Bistare Kana can not be easily put into words. Everything about the property felt safe and warm. We were extremely far from home, but Yama-san made us feel like we belonged in Hokkaido. The friendliness and warmth he offers as a host is something I will never forget. Breakfast every morning was a treat and something we missed when we ventured on to the next location. His morning snow reports were helpful and entertaining. He even cooked us dinner one night. Make sure you book dinner at the restaurant with him during your stay. The communal space downstairs was so inviting with its wooded views and cozy stove. We hated leaving but got a great big hug before he waved us out of the driveway. The rooms are not luxurious, but after an exhausting day of skiing, Bistare Kana is the perfect home to return to. The location in relation to Annupuri ski resort is fantastic. Yama-san will even drive you to the lodge after breakfast if you ask him. There isn't a lot to walk to in this area, but you're basically right at the bus stop and can go anywhere in Niseko you want from there. We were the only ones staying that had a car and everyone else seemed to get around just fine. If you're looking for a bustling night life and swanky bars, stay in Hirafu. If you're looking for a warm, quiet place to rest your bones after a hard day of skiing, stay at Bistare Kana.

Stayed in January 2024

Lovely atmosphere and has everything you need. Yama-San was very helpful and the breakfast was excellent. Nice open fireplace in the lounge

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was amazing! It felt like home and would definitely good back.

Stayed in January 2024

One of the best hotel I’ve ever been in Japan! The host was really friendly and helpful. The house is cozy and authentic. The best breakfast I’ve ever had at the hotels. The dinners were good as well. The host picks up to the ski resort in the morning.

Stayed in December 2023

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in December 2023

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Stayed in February 2024