Yukikage & The Annex

Set within Elevation Hirafu, one of the resort’s established residential enclaves, Yukikage & The Annex is a substantial private estate combining distinctive contemporary architecture with privacy, generous land and open views towards Mt. Yotei. Grand Hirafu’s ski lifts are approximately 1 km away, while the restaurants, bars and everyday amenities of Hirafu are within easy reach.

The estate sits on approximately 2,371 sqm of land and comprises two separate residences with a combined living area of approximately 694.5 sqm. The main residence, Yukikage, was completed in 2021 and designed by SAAD Architects, with construction by SUDO Construction. Its glass-and-steel structure is balanced by extensive timber finishes, creating a modern mountain residence that remains warm and practical through the seasons.

The principal living areas are positioned on the upper level, with the kitchen, dining and lounge arranged beneath a high ceiling and connected directly to a wraparound balcony. Large areas of glazing frame views towards Mt. Yotei, the surrounding ski terrain and Hirafu Village. The accommodation includes 4+1 bedrooms and four bathrooms, including two master suites with private ensuites. A sauna, media lounge, private garage, mudroom and laundry provide the functionality expected of a substantial Niseko residence.

The Annex is designed as a separate wellness and entertainment pavilion rather than simply an extension of the main house. It includes a yoga and tatami studio, gym, cinema room, fireside lounge and traditional Japanese ofuro bath. Its separation from the main residence allows guests or family members to use the space independently, while also giving the estate additional flexibility for longer stays and private entertaining.

From an ownership perspective, properties combining this scale of land, architectural quality and proximity to Grand Hirafu are limited in number. The dual-residence layout also provides a degree of flexibility that is less common among larger Hirafu properties, whether used as a private retreat, a family base or as a professionally managed holiday residence. Its established location within Elevation Hirafu further supports its long-term positioning within the Niseko residential market.

Yukikage & The Annex offers a considered approach to mountain ownership: substantial land, recognised architecture, practical accommodation and a separate wellness pavilion, all within convenient reach of Grand Hirafu. With its views towards Mt. Yotei and its balance of privacy and resort access, the estate is well suited to buyers looking for a Niseko residence with both a strong lifestyle proposition and enduring appeal.

Property Highlights

• Award-winning dual-residence estate in Elevation Hirafu
• Approximately 2,371 sqm of land
• Approximately 694.5 sqm of combined living space
• 4+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
• Two master suites with private ensuites
• Views towards Mt. Yotei, the ski slopes and Hirafu Village
• Floor-to-ceiling glazing and wraparound balcony
• Separate Annex completed in 2021
• Yoga and tatami studio, gym and private cinema
• Traditional Japanese ofuro bath and fireside lounge
• Sauna, media lounge and private garage
• European appliances and designer furnishings
• World Architecture Award recipient and OPAL London Platinum recognition
• Approximately 1 km from the Grand Hirafu ski lifts

With its generous landholding, distinctive architecture, separate Annex and convenient access to Grand Hirafu, Yukikage & The Annex offers a level of scale and flexibility that is uncommon in Hirafu.