As we skied in late March, there was no warm room to dry our boots. Had to take them upstairs to dry out. Sheets weren’t changed on a regular basis and having to ask for toilet paper every couple of days was a bit much.

Great location

Stayed in April 2024

Clean and cosy

Stayed in March 2024

Clean and comfort room, a host picked us up even we got into NISEKO pretty late with our bus ride

Stayed in March 2024

Well located, close to the grand hirafu gondola.

Stayed in March 2024

Occasionally had problems with the hot water.

Beds are fantastically comfortable and warm. Our room had a little mezzanine area, which was great for storing our stuff and stretching.we could use the breakfast/ dining area to get a bit of work done, and also use the ‘kitchen’/family room, e which is Sunny and has a nice outlook, so it feels not at all crowded. The host Igs also extremely friendly and helpful. Parking is super convenient. Has a ski room with a bench for waxing ski gear, and some tools, iron etc.

Stayed in March 2024

Good location , great price

Stayed in February 2024

I didn’t have soap in my room.

Felt like being at home, it was quiet, close the ski resort

Stayed in February 2024

Nil

Nice host, good location and great value

Stayed in February 2024

Not cheap. Also breakfast wasn’t included and would cost us 1500 yen extra per person. We opted for Lawsons food. Also there was no coffee supplied for the guests, and all the toiletries had to be purchased from the vending machine. Convenient, without a doubt, but for nearly $300 per night I feel some basics should have been included.

Super comfortable bed and ample space for the clothes. Also we liked the communal seating area with large bay windows, we spend a lot of time there. The lodge is located on the outskirts of the village, but we actually preferred that, seeing how crowded Niseko has become. Lawsons is just across the street, and a couple of nice restaurants right next door.

Stayed in February 2024

The toilet had a basin in the top of it, the tap came on automatically with any flush and ran on for too long. No frige in the room.

Great location and premises. Room was a good size , clean and comfortable. Good little heater kept the temperature perfect and easy to adjust. The host Akihiro was great.

Stayed in February 2024

a bit short on cooking facilities

Lovely hosts and clientele. Parking available and an easy walk to bars, restaurants and the Gondola.

Stayed in February 2024

Great place, traditional which was good experience. Close to everything.

Stayed in February 2024

Amenities

Location, cozy place, room size just nice

Stayed in January 2024

It feels being at home

Stayed in January 2024

The room is small, if we open up the suitcases, will only have very limited spaces to move around. If handwash soap or gel can be provided, it would be great.

The location is perfect, 15min walk from Hirafu Gondola. The room is a cozy loft with everything we need. The hosts are also very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2024

NA

Super worth for the money, good location and nice service, will definitely come back again!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Ohkoshi-san is the best host you can ever ask for. He is so kind. Thank you so much

Stayed in December 2023

Very cosy! Across the road from the best restaurant in Niseko!

Stayed in December 2023

No refrigerator in the room.

Nice location

Stayed in September 2023

The only issue I had is that there wasnt a bidget in the toilet.

Really nice rooms, very intresting accommodation with lots of trophies and scaled trains, The owner is a really kind person.

Stayed in March 2023

A minor quibble but the provided towels (1 small bath + 1 hand per person) are only replaced on request after 5 days. We made do just fine but I'd probably pack a bath towel when staying again.

Okashi-san is an exemplary host, kind, and smiling. Each day he happily shuttled us to and from the slopes with The Beatles seemingly on loop in the car. Our room was bigger than expected from the photos and included a mezzanine space which we used for storage. The bedroom and en-suite were simple but perfectly comfortable for our needs. The guest kitchen/living room is a nice space and perfect if you want to prepare something simple at home rather than eat out. The washer/dryer is a nice touch if you're staying longer. The breakfast was simple but lovely. Small selection of cereals, bread, pastries with a hot dish (typically eggs + meat).

Stayed in March 2023

n/a - everything was good.

Pension Locomotion was amazing! It is very comfortable and a lot of care is taken to treat guests individually. I found the breakfast excellent and it was prepared only when each guest was ready. The staff are helpful and caring. We arrived by a bus to the main stop in the city and were prepared to walk to Locomotion but they came and picked us up anyway. It is also well located to the slopes of Hirafu. We could walk to the chairlifts each day. I would recommend the walk for snowboarders or skiiers with normal shoes and hire a locker at the mountain for the day to change to ski boots (cheap lockers). However, there is also the free Hirafu shuttle just nearby Locomotion so this is also an option.

Stayed in February 2023

excellent

Stayed in February 2023

Good value for money. The room was very comfortable with your own bathroom. Loved the breakfast and the owner kindly drove us to Hirafu each morning as the shuttle bus had stopped running.

Stayed in March 2023