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.

The Facility had a calm atmosphere, and time seemed to pass slowly, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy a blissful stay. The meals were also just the right portion for older guests and those who drink alcohol. We caused some trouble by mixing up the genders of the guests staying with us and accidentally pressing the emergency button in the restroom late at night, but you handled everything kindly and pleasantly. However, we stayed as a group of three in a Japanese-style room, and it would have been nice if even simple blackout curtains or other light-blocking options were available there.