For Sale: During the original renovation in 2008 of Ginsetsu Chalet, the unique rafter system was preserved and turned into the focal point of the second floor living/dining/kitchen areas. Local Niseko area timbers were sourced for the table and counter tops — the beautiful elm, birch, and ash grains all adding their unique personality to the project. From the doors and shoji screens crafted by a local master to the dining table constructed on site, the extra touches on each timber add depth to the project. Traditional wall texturing, featuring several different patterns, is offset by simple white paint and traditional dark brown timbers.

This particular chalet is ideal for a family with young children, and will also be of interest to investors. For many of the alpine and chalet listings in the area on the market, Taiga Projects reported that most buyers have come from the Hong Kong market, along with Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore. In recent times, the Japanese alpine market has seen a big uptick in the number of buyers from Thailand and Taiwan also.

Niseko is entering a new phase of development and becoming more mature as an international resort, with a number of hotel and hospitality multinationals due for completion in the next few years. These developments will raise the bar in terms of brand recognition and will assist in increasing promotion for non-winter seasons in Niseko, which is the best temperate resort area in Asia. Niseko already boasts incredible non-winter activities with stunning road cycling, hiking, immaculate golf courses, and delectable local food. Niseko already has the full summer package.

The outlook for Niseko makes the Ginsetsu Chalet an even more appealing investment. 
 

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