Centrally located in Hirafu's Upper Village, boutique hotel Chalet Ivy Hirafu offers natural hot spring baths and delicately prepared Japanese cuisine. Comfortable rooms come with mountain views and free WiFi, and a free shuttle connects to ski resort Niseko Mountain Grand Hirafu a 2-minute drive away. Chalet Ivy Hirafu features a private ski locker, ski and snowboard equipment rentals on the ground floor and a fireplace at the lobby. Ski passes can be purchased at the 24-hour front desk in advance, and in-room massages can also be arranged. A hearty breakfast starts the day, while the bar offers a pleasant setting for an evening drink. A grilled dish, salad, deep fried dish and a hot pot are on offer for dinner at the newly opened HirafuZaka casual restaurant. Rooms feature an interior in light colours, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV and a seating area. They are fitted with a fridge, a safe and a contemporary bathroom. A kitchenette can be arranged by request, and an Apple TV is available in all suite rooms. Chalet Ivy Hirafu is an 8-minute walk from the NAC Niseko Adventure Center, which offers activities like rafting. It's a 15-minute drive from JR Hirafu Train Station, and a 20-minute drive from Niseko Village Ski Resort.