Scout loves
- The oversized calligraphy on the apartments walls
- The fantastic views of Mt Yotei in the apartments located on the 3rd floor and up
- Its central location – right near the Michelin-starred Kamimura
- Functional and spacious apartments
Scout tips
- Apartments facing the street may have noise issues coming from party goers going home from a night out
- Shuttle service is on a demand basis and is only provided in the morning
- Concierge service available only in the morning and afternoon
- The apartments are very modern with a unique style so might not appeal to everyone
- Each apartment has a washer and dryer
SCOUT REVIEW
Located right in the heart of Niseko's lively Hirafu Village, Muse Niseko offers apartment-style accommodations that are very modern, contemporary, with a luxurious and high-end style. These are brand new apartments that are tastefully designed with lots of black, leather, wood, stone and concrete, creating a sharp urban atmosphere. The walls of the apartments are filled with lots of oversized Japanese characters painted by a famous Japanese calligrapher.
The Muse offers different apartment sizes ranging from a studio to a five-bedroom unit. All of the units are equipped with modern amenities such as a home theater, Apple TV with rentable HD movie downloads, internet access, a fully-equipped kitchen with state of the art appliances, laundry facilities and bathrooms equipped with rain showers and Japanese heated and programmable eco-friendly bidet/toilets. Except for the studios, all the units feature a fireplace, large balconies, terraces and outdoor entertaining spaces. The apartments located on the 3rd floor and above have fantastic views of Mt. Yotei.
Muse is centrally located and there are restaurants and bars that are just a few steps away. It is also right across from Shiki/Chatrium where you will find an ATM machine, a cafe, and Kamimura, a Michelin star Japanese restaurant.
Overall the Muse offers excellent, high-end apartments. The style will be appreciated by many, but may not be to everyone’s taste.
Who should stay here
The Muse Niseko is perfect for couples, groups of friends or families that are seeking a very contemporary high-end apartment that is centrally located.
Location
The Muse is located at the top of lower Hirafu. It is at the center of the restaurant and bar district of the village. It is a ten minute walk to the Ace family lift. The hotel offers a shuttle to the lifts in the morning only. You can either walk or take the regular shuttle bus from the lifts in the afternoon.
You can find a map of Niseko village here.
- <5 min walk to lifts
- Hotel shuttle provided
About Niseko
Whether you’re a powder hound seeking some of the lightest, driest snow in the world, or a beginner looking for a safe place to take your first turns, Niseko is a hit.
Read more about Niseko and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Policies
- Vacation Niseko can offer pick-up from Hirafu Welcome Center or Kutchan Train station, however it must be arranged ahead of time, are subject to availabilty and there may be an additional charge. If you have not booked your transfers via Scout, please inform us at least 4 weeks prior regarding your arrival details as we must inform Vacation Niseko.
- All guests may be required to give their full name, age, passport number, postal address, nationality and occupation on or prior to check-in, in compliance with Japanese Law.
- Property is non-smoking.
- Cleaning: Minor Clean or Major Clean every other day depending on length of stay (in a 7 day stay there will be 2 minor cleans and 1 major clean). Additional cleans possible for an extra charge at least 2 weeks in advance, subject to availabilty. More details on request.
- Cots (cribs) and highchairs can be requested at time of booking and are subject to availability and an extra charge.
- On departure guests must ensure the accommodation is tidy and all cutlery, crockery and kitchenware is washed. Excess cleaning costs, if required, will be charged to your credit card.
- Guests accept responsibility for damage to the property (including apartment common areas), fittings, furniture, lost keys and other chattels caused during their occupation, including any consequential losses incurred.
- Credit card details and authorization are required to be provided to Vacation Niseko on or prior to check-in as a security deposit.
- Guests must return to check-in location to finalise check-out and return keys. Late check-outs may be possible on a request basis and a charge of JPY 3,000 per hour after 10am until 12 noon.
- Parking during winter months is severely restricted and must be requested and confirmed for each booking if required.
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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