Raku Suisan, Niseko

I always spend the summer in Hokkaido, and this time I visited Niseko again after a long time. Niseko seems to have changed quite a bit recently, and I chose this place because I wanted to see what it’s like now while also sensing an atmosphere somewhat like Karuizawa. The Hotel Room had a spacious layout that I really loved, and the Onsen was amazing—open 24 hours with free-flowing natural spring water. Dinner, one of the true highlights of traveling, was also outstanding. It was my first time having a chef prepare and serve each dish fresh right in front of me, and I truly enjoyed such a luxurious meal. The service was attentive down to the smallest details, and I was deeply impressed. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to stay here again.

We stayed here as a couple during Silver Week. It had long been highly rated on IKYU, and we’d been very interested, so this was a long-awaited stay. As expected, it lived up to its reputation. The unobstructed view of Mt. Yotei was stunning, and the interior was stylish and refined—like an art museum. With everything taken care of, including complimentary drinks, the service felt truly attentive, and the staff were kind.We were told there were many stink bugs at this time of year, so it was a shame we couldn’t open the windows much, but otherwise we had no complaints. The in-room Onsen bath had a large tub and was luxuriously free-flowing. The water temperature is quite hot, so you need to cool it with water before getting in, but I think it would be perfect in the cold winter.The winter scenery also seems like it would be wonderful, so we’d love to come back in another season. Thank you very much for an amazing time and experience.