Title: North Star Hirafu - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34755646&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # North Star Hirafu Mountain vacation home with free parking, 8-minute walk to Niseko Mountain Resort Grand 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) ![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) ![Private Vacation Home - North Star Hirafu (Kutchan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34755700/34755646/0cd39bd7.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 - North Star Hirafu (Kutchan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34755700/34755646/44277896.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu, North Star Hirafu provides amenities like a rooftop terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - 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 Mountain vacation home with free parking, 8-minute walk to Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu This smoke-free vacation home features a rooftop terrace, free self parking, and free train station pick-up. Train station drop-off is free. The vacation 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 like a washing machine and a refrigerator. Weekly housekeeping is available. This vacation home offers 3 accommodations with rice cookers and hair dryers. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Housekeeping is provided weekly. 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 transportation - Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 7:30 AM to midnight - Ski shuttle nearby - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) - Crib: JPY 5,000 per stay - High chair - Travel crib ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Rice cooker - Stovetop ### 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 elevator - Smoking not allowed ### 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; 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Check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools This property offers shuttle pickup service from Kutchan Station only. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (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: - An effective city/local tax rate of 3.00 percent 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 vacation home is in the mountains and in a regional park. Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono Resort 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 sledding and snowmobiling. [Visit our Kutchan travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kutchan.dx6126709) [View more Vacation homes in Kutchan](https://www.expedia.ca/Kutchan-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6126709-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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 - ![Perfect view at Hirafu #mountains #mountainsphotochallenge](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 Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![Cape Kamui , Hokkaido , Japan](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 \- 1.7 km - ![Rusutsu Resort which includes snow skiing, landscape views and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102606/955bf58a-8630-48ac-8905-5cf6ade72565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rusutsu Resort 43 min drive \- 36.2 km - Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area 15 min drive \- 12.1 km - Niseko Hanazono Resort 16 min drive \- 9.8 km ### Getting around - Kutchan Station 10 min drive - New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) 119 min drive ### Restaurants - The Baddies Niseko 1 min walk - Halfnote 7 min walk - yamanchu 7 min walk - ゑびす亭 1 min walk - The Edge Bar 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North Star Hirafu pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### 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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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