The Niseko Long-Stay Guide

One month minimum. Most guests stay 2–4 months across the Niseko ski season (December through March).

Everything except your flights and food: furnished room, fibre Wi-Fi, electricity, water, heating, kitchen and bathroom supplies, optional weekly cleaning, daily community ski trips, and access to all shared spaces. Rental cars are available to residents at cheaper-than-usual fleet rates, but are not included in the rent.

From ¥310,000 per month for a shared room up to about ¥2,160,000 for a private master suite, depending on month and room type. Stay 2 months or more and save 10% on the whole stay. First month rent + 1-month refundable security deposit is required to move in.

Fibre to the home with work-grade speeds — fast enough for video calls, large file transfers, streaming and gaming simultaneously. Desks in every bedroom plus quiet corners in the shared lounges.

The houses are in Kutchan, Hokkaido — the largest town in the area. Each house is a 9–12 minute drive to the lifts (Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, Annupuri).

We recommend one, but plenty of residents carpool or take the bus — it's about a 25-minute bus ride to the lifts. A car is worth it if you want to be on your own schedule: onsen (hot spring) and sauna runs, supermarket runs, side trips to Otaru and Sapporo. Rental cars are available to residents at cheaper-than-usual fleet rates, but they are not included in the rental price.

Use the Apply Now form. We review applications within 24–48 hours. We pre-vet every guest to keep the house community compatible — it's part of why people come back.

Yes — couples and pairs of friends are welcome. Mention this in your application so we can match you with the right room type.

Wise transfer, bank transfer, or credit card (3% fee).

Specific terms are in the rental agreement. The 1-month security deposit is refundable. Reach out before applying if you have questions about your specific dates.