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SnowDog Village

Property class: 3.5

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A modern building with a gravel driveway and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a dining table, and a large window.
A restaurant with a glass wall, tables, and chairs visible inside.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of trees, and a framed picture on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a central island, a stainless steel range hood, a window above the sink, and a refrigerator on the right.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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19-1 Higashiyama, Niseko, Hokkaido, 048-1521
  • Place, Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Niseko Annupuri Gondola
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a kitchenette, and a patterned wall.

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with a view of trees.

1 Bedroom Condo

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a stove, and a window.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Two Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Studio Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a dining table, and a large window.

One Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern dining area with a wooden table set for breakfast, a potted plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • 99 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a view of a building.

Two Bedroom + Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

SnowDog Village

SnowDog Village offers a convenient ski shuttle service; those who skip the slopes can take advantage of ski storage and complimentary wireless internet access. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
SnowDog Village offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and rice cookers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at SnowDog Village, you're just a quick walk from Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free ski shuttle, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park
  • Free ski shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, ski storage, and a garden are also featured at SnowDog Village.
Upashi Seta - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Upashi Seta

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2017

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Washing machine/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Per property policy, maximum occupancy guestroom limits are strictly enforced. Extra guests are not permitted.
Ski shuttle service operates in winter only. Advance reservation is required to use the service.
This property may accommodate 2-3 dogs of different sizes (small/medium/large) in one single room, depending on the weight of the dogs. Please note that breed restrictions apply. Guests should contact the property after booking to confirm the number and size of dogs permitted in the guestroom booked.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: JPY 5000 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 6000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: JPY 5000 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 6000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property's pet fee varies with weight. The fee is JPY 3,000 per night for each dog weighing 20 pounds (9 kilograms) or less; JPY 4,000 per night for each dog weighing 22-53 pounds (10-24 kilograms); and JPY 5,000 per night for each dog weighing 55 pounds (25 kilograms) or more. Guest must submit proof of rabies and DHPP vaccinations in advance of arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Snow Dog Apartment Niseko
Snow Dog Apartment
Snow Dog Niseko
Snow Dog
SnowDog Village Hotel
SnowDog Village Niseko
SnowDog Village Hotel Niseko

SnowDog Village Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bao Quoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to restaurants and slopes
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rheanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, the shuttle to the mountain was great and reliable. The bus stop was right down the street to go wherever we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gennady

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. Easy vannservis in call for mountain any time from 8:30am-11am and 3-5pm daily - just a WhatsApp text and 10 minute drive away
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a great property. Super convenient to get to the base of Niseko Village and start your ski day from the Hilton gondola
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

We can not recommend this accom enough, it is so close to a great coffee shop, bus stops, and the slopes. The staff go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at SnowDog. The staff was so kind, responsive, and helped us to book ski passes, ski rentals, ski lessons, transportation, and dining during our 5 day stay. It was so nice to have a kitchen set up in our suite, and ski storage and life shuttle service, for such a great price. We would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Juan

Everything was good the only complaint I had were the shuttle times. It was from 8-11am and then they took a long break and didn’t pick back up until 3:3
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. We used Takyubin service to and from Snow Dog Village and they took care of delivering our snowboard bags into our room when we arrived and also when we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for my snowboarding trip. Comfortable bed, great shower, and the kitchenette and washer / dryer in unit were perfect. Staff was communicative and very helpful. There is not much around the area as far as stores or restaurants, and transportation without a car requires some planning.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't. The staff is fantastic and SnowDog Village, our condo was really nice and the free shuttle to and from Niseko Village was helpful. Without a car, however, it was difficult to get to a market and restaurants. Also, there was a restaurant onsite at one time that was closed when we stayed. Very quiet and close to the slopes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. The staff helpful and friendly. The shuttle to Niseko Hilton Gondola allowed us to have a car free stay. The only downsides were that the exit light over the door was very bright and we needed to wear eyeshades in order to sleep. Also something in the closet (water heater ?) made a constant high pitched noise that wasn’t very pleasant, although we were able to use earplugs to sleep. We did appreciate the nesspresso pods for sale at reception since we didn’t have a car and arrived on a late bus, so didn’t have the chance to buy groceries when we arrived. On that note it might also be nice to be able to purchase packets of salt, sugar and creamer, butter etc. Just because it’s hard to buy only a 4 or 5 day supply of these kind of staples. We did have a lovely time. Thanks !!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, wonderful staff!! Would love to have an outdoor hot tub, but if it needs/preferred to be solar powered I know it is challenging in the winter. Possibly a welcome beverage in the room and a small selection of tea/coffee for the first day before we had a chance to go shopping?
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No bus this time, was a very important part of my previous visits. Very difficult to negotiate surrounding areas.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to help us on our check-in and check-out days as we stayed during off season with no car, we felt super welcomed. The condo was much larger than we expected (for Japanese standards), and we loved that it had a stocked kitchen and in-unit laundry. The smart TV was also a perk. Cute little restaurant just around the corner, beautiful Mountain View’s from all windows, and the local bus stop about a block away. Even better, the Takahashi Dairy milk KOBO was only about a ten minute walk and they have THE BEST ice cream we have probably had in our lives, you’ve gotta check it out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented a one bedroom condo in January of 26. The communication and support provided by Vacation Niseko in advance of travel was immediate and thorough, so our shuttle to Niseko and then to Snow Dog Village was seamless. The staff at Snow Dog were extremely helpful both from a facilities/shuttle standpoint as well as helpful intel on where to ski across the mountain. The condo itself was very clean, and all amenities worked fine. Was very nice to have a washer/dryer for a week’s stay, and a working kitchen so we could relax and manage our own day in the mornings. In my opinion Snow Dog is high value for the location and level of service. I looked at a number of options in the area and Snow Dog is extremely affordable when compared to the Hilton or other Hirafu rentals. You are a little isolated compared to being in central Hirafu but to be honest, we found skiing Niseko Village and Annupuri to be our favorite areas with fewer crowds. Excellent trade-offs! Can’t say enough about the staff at Snow Dog. They were a delight to interact with and were happy to humor a couple of old farts. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. New building and our suite had everything required for a great stay. All in one laundry /dryer a bonus. Absolutely recommend a car for flexibility. Taxi service not reliable during the busy season. Extremely close to niseko village and only impediment to ski in/ski out is the unfortunate, but equally reasonable, ban on road skiing. Thanks snow dog
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good shuttle service to and from the slopes. We ordered breakfast packs a few days but did not expect it to come as late as it did (after noon) which meant that we did not have any breakfast on the first day of our stay. It would have been nice to know that we should have ordered it a day in advance for it to be available on the next day’s morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was completely as expected. It’s kind of a no frills lodging more like an apartment complex than a village. But clean, warm, quiet, and comfortable. There are a few places to eat nearby, but mostly you’ll need to take the bus. If you buy a lift pass from the resort, you can use it on the bus but be sure not to use it the night before you plan to use it for skiing or that will void it for the next day. Wait until the morning of ski day to buy your pass to avoid that. Buses stop running fairly early so if you plan to stay out late, you’ll take your chances with a private car. Staff there were super helpful and easy to contact and spoke English well. No onsen in the area, the two closest required transportation, close to the bus route. I wondered why the staff and welcome book recommended traveling to Hirafu for amenities and didn’t even mention Niseko village, until we went there. Very overpriced, bougie, not high-quality food. So that explained it. If you’ve never skied Niseko before learn about the gate system and side country skiing before you go.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and the laundry is next level; there is a washer AND dryer as one unit in each room so you can put your things in overnight while you sleep and they are clean for the next day! If you want to cook there is a full on kitchen, dishes, stove and fridge in each room as well and Apple TV and good Wi-Fi - anything you could need really The staff really do go above and beyond. They picked us up from our airport shuttle drop off and they would take us to the mountain every day we needed! They are so accommodating Not only that, they actually let us store luggage after we checked out for the day until our next rental came up and they even dropped us with our luggage off at our next rental location. Seriously the best experience and service I’ve ever had from a stay facility. Very fair pricing- probably the best pricing in this town, and I think I will stay here each year now. Also if you like dogs they have a couple very sweet small dogs in the office. Please help this business thrive everyone; they are really the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siuming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客房整潔空間很大，設施齊備，洗衣乾衣機功能齊全，滑雪後的衣物可即時處理，唯獨是泊車位地面佈滿泥濘，希望未來可以改善
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manabu

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素晴らしい施設でした！来年リピート確定！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても寛げるロケーションにあり落ち着いて過ごせました　時期的にドックランは閉鎖中でしたが周辺を散策する事ができ、その際に他のワンちゃん、飼主さんと何回ともなく出会い交流の機会を得ました　ニセコ宿泊は2度目ですが各地観光のベースとしての立地もあり又利用したいと思います
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

takanori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設内の居酒屋さんが、味もコスパも良いです！事前に予約必須です！
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024