From today to July 15, Niseko Alpine Developments [ Nisade ] will open it’s onsen and pool in The Vale Niseko free.

The perfect warmdown after a hard workout in the Bunker Gym (basement level of The Vale) or just simply relax and enjoy an age old Japanese tradition. The water at this Niseko onsen are about as pure as they come - full of healing minerals, the natrium rich experience is a truly unique way to unwind.

Daily 4 to 6pm.

For further infomation call Niseko Alpine Developments on 136 22 0058.

With yet another apartment sale last week, Nisade is proud it’s keystone building, The Vale Niseko, is showing such strong demand through the four seasons.

Buyers, traditionally buying during winter periods only, are now visiting Niseko scoping the alpine summer for property buys. The Vale Niseko has hosted many a purchaser this summer already and with the onsen, private onsens and pool - what better way to enjoy the summer greenery.

There are only a handful of ski-in ski-out apartments available. Now is the best time to secure this iconic Niseko building before the next season winter prices set in.

The Vale Niseko lobby and concierge desk. Taken by famous Sapporo Architectural Photographer Masahide Sato.

Niseko Alpine Developments [ Nisade ] has just released it’s brand new two bedroom ski-in ski-out apartments.

The 02 apartment series are extremely rare; allowing both views over Mt Yotei from the living area and the base of the ski run from the master bedroom. This allows you to view the sun rising over Niseko’s famous mountain and it setting over the National Forest birch tree ridge.

These apartments are the very best in Niseko luxury living; ski in ski out, village central location, building amenities second to none (onsen, pool, ski chic lobby, restaurant, gym), designer alpine interiors by Nikken Space / Nisade and architecturally overseen by Hokkaido Nikken Sekkei Architects.

From JPY95million.

Nisade is auctioning off it’s one remaining top floor apartment.

The stunning ski apartment is south facing and very private with exquisite views over the Konbu mountain range.

The auction will be held at IME’s Long Lunch in Hong Kong during the Rugby Seven’s week, March 26th, with the lucky owner contributing to a fantastic charity, with any amount over the reserve going to Hope For Children.

With an Aston Martin auctioned off at one of the recent Long Lunches, this ski-in ski-out apartment is set to have Hong Kong talking.

This is a difficult equation for many a Niseko investor.

From the outset, houses appear better value for money - privacy, land, space for the family. However, scrutinize ski-in ski-out apartments and it may well be a different story.

APARTMENT | CONDO | PAD | FLAT

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Liquidity. Buying ‘beachfront’ assets mean easier to sell – a proven fact with all Hirafu ski-in ski-out apartments outselling any other product, by far.

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Occupancy rates. Ski-in ski-out apartments fill first and vacate last over houses – this means longer seasons and higher income for apartment investors.

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Running cost. Snow clearing and utility costs on one house are exponentially more expensive than on apartments.

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Walk to lifts. There are no true ski-in ski-out houses in Hirafu – this means car or bus transport or a walk in ski boots…

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Location to village centre. All Hirafu houses are further away to the village centre than apartments.

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Capital appreciation. A ski-in ski-out location will hold value over ‘suburban’ locations.

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Features. New apartments in Niseko have a better array of amenities and features at hand. For example front desks (nothing better than service on your doorstep).

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Convenience. Large houses in the lower village for families work well until – weather gets bad, kids start to gripe, bus is late, your friends are staying elsewhere.

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Social. Skiing holidays are all about the friends & family – we can attest as some of our whole apartment floors have been rented out during Chinese New Year – something not available to house owners.

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Quality of product. Most high end Hirafu apartments use world renown Interior Designers, Project Architects, Consulting Architects, Project Managers and Builders.