Aya Niseko is a ski-in ski-out hotel offering luxury apartments, residences and penthouses on the slopes of Grand Hirafu Resort. It features a kids club for little ones and incredible views to enjoy as you soak in the traditional hot spring onsens.
Spacious accommodation featuring magnificent panoramic floor to ceiling wall to wall windows.
Luxury apartments to accommodate from two to nine guests
Niseko Kid's Club for children aged 12 months to 6 years
Central Hirafu Village location with a host of gourmet restaurants nearby
Built in December 2016 the Aya Niseko is a relatively new hotel in Niseko with direct access to the lifts and slopes. The word 'Aya' refers to a Japanese weaving technique and this weave design is a flowing theme throughout the hotel. The accommodation offers a range of luxurious comforts such as under floor heating and high-tech entertainment systems and staff are on-call 24 hours a day. There is a choice of accommodation from a studio up to three bedroom apartments as well as penthouses and residences. Guests will love the floor to ceiling windows which give a feeling of bringing the outside in and making the most of the sweeping views over Mount Yotei, Grand Hirafu Resort and the National Park Forest.
The Aya Niseko offers a kids club for ages 12 months to six years, which is great for families as the adults can have some ski time to themselves while knowing that the kids are cared for.
After a hard day's skiing relax in the one of the men's or women's onsens or book one of the three private family onsens. Those looking for some pampering will find it in the Aya Spa with face and body massages. The Aya Gym is a fully equipped fitness centre and the are also different types of yoga classes on offer in the yoga studio to balance the mind and body and keep the muscles flexible.
The lift system in Grand Hirafu Resort is being updated with a faster, bigger chairlift right outside the Aya Niseko meaning skiers can access the slopes even quicker and in more comfort. Non-skiing activities in the resort include reindeer sledges, snowmobiling, horse rides, snow rafting and snow shoeing.
When to visit
Be sure to observe the Japanese etiquette when bathing in the traditional onsens, all clothes must be removed and the body must be completely washed.
To start planning your holiday Plan your trip
Aya is located at the base of the Hirafu ski slopes and in the centre of the village. Located at the base of the Family Run and Ace Family Lift, with ski-in ski-out access. Restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance.
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