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Opening only in December 2022, Kiroro Peak is the newest offering of Club Med ski resorts in Hokkaido. Catering to both families with older children or teens, and couples (minimum age at Kiroro Peak is 12 years), the resort boasts a more 'elevated' stay, with contemporary stying (avant-garde) and the right level of high-end comfort.

As pointed out above, this particular Club Med resort is only for those 12+ years - and the bold, innovative and chic design throughout certainly reflects this (compared to the more whimsical 'enchanted garden' theme of Kiroro Grand). The main design is based on a modern mix of traditional Japanese influences with westernised fashion and art. You can expect a surprisingly calming blend of mountainous alpine timbers, bespoke Japanese fabrics, and a splash of checkered tartan in each of the rooms. Sounds unique, but certainly gives an overall warm and ultra cosy space for families.

Kiroro Peak is more of a 'boutique' Club Med, with only 126 rooms on offer - Superior, Deluxe and larger Suites. The Superior Rooms are the most popular, offering king/twin bedding, plus interconnecting options with their Junior Family Superior Rooms (sleeping 3) that provide enough space for a family of 6. Some rooms feature an additional tatami space, ideal for the extra child or adult. Deluxe Rooms take a step up with a half-wall separating living from bedroom, while Suite rooms are perfect for larger families who just need the space, a spacious lounge area and dining table, and deluxe bathrooms.

Thanks to its smaller layout, Club Med Kiroro Peak only offers the one main international restaurant (Otaru) with two 'themed zones (Asian Zone and Western Zone) and one main bar (The View Bar). However, guests can pre-book and head down to sister hotel, Kiroro Grand, and enjoy any one of their 3 speciality restaurants (The Ebisu (sushi), The Kaen (yakiniku) and The Ogon (oriental). Couples will love the nighttime atmosphere at The View Bar; a modern and fun space for stage performances, and local drinks.

In terms of entertainment (for those who KNOW the Club Med experience), Club Med Kiroro Peak features a Taiko - a high energy performance art that combines music (traditional drums), dance, martial arts, athletics, and culture. Alongside this, there a live touring band offering performances 1-2 times a week, Glow Parties, ice sculptures and ice bars, and other winter festivities (mulled wine, sugar applies, marshmellows).

Outside of skiing, you can enjoy an array of activities such as fitness programs (yoga, pilates, etc), spa and wellness (massage, sauna), snow trekking, aqua fitness and indoor ofuro bath. Kiroro Peak does not have an onsen, however, guests can make use of the indoor and outdoor ofuro bath and traditional onsen, rotenburo, indoor pool, and additional spa amenities at Kiroro Grand. If you're wanting to explore further afield, a day trip to nearby town of Otaru is a must - cute pokey coastal town known for its handblown glass, canal, shopping streets and distilleries.

Club Med Kiroro Peak versus Club Med Kiroro Grand
There are a few major differences between the two Club Med resorts in Kiroro:

• Kiroro Peak is for 12+ years only, while Kiroro Grand is for all ages (2+).
• There are no kids facilities at Kiroro Peak.
• Kiroro Peak offers interconnecting room options, while Kiroro Grand has NO interconnecting rooms.
• Kiroro Peak only offers an indoor ofuro (no onsen), while Kiroro Grand boasts a traditional onsen for guest use (alongside indoor pool, indoor and outdoor ofuro, and rotenburo).
• Kiroro Peak only has one main restaurant and bar, while Kiroro Grand has one main international dining area (two zones), plus specialty restaurants.
• Kiroro Peak is ski-in ski-out at the main resort base area., and Kiroro Grand is located slopeside, with access to the main ski resort area via the gondola. 
• Kiroro Peak offers elevated experiences for adults.
• Kiroro Peak is a smaller hotel, with only 126 rooms compared to Kiroro Grand with 266 rooms in total.

Why book Club Med via Scout?
We get asked this a lot, and it's a perfectly valid question when the product is the same for all agents (including direct via Club Med). What we can offer is independent advice about the Club Med product, which Club Med is right for you (or if it isn't right at all) and we also know the right questions to ask Club Med when making your booking. We can also help with all sorts of advice for before and after your time at the resort (such as making bookings for Tokyo, luggage tips etc), and help with any problems should they arise during your travels. Scout is a VIP Club Med agent which means we get priority access to specials & discounts.

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