Is Trailside Apartments Niseko open in summer?

Yes. It accepts summer bookings, which puts it in the minority here — most of Niseko closes when the snow goes. Facilities inside a property can still close out of season even when rooms do not, so confirm the bath and any restaurant separately.

How far is Trailside Apartments Niseko from central Hirafu?

About 1.5 km (read 2026-09-09). That is the distance to the centre of Hirafu village, which is not the same as the distance to a lift — we publish the measure we can verify for every property rather than the one that flatters.

How much does Trailside Apartments Niseko cost?

It sits in the ¥¥ band — ¥60,000–120,000 a night at peak (read 2026-09-09). Rates move with the season and with how far ahead you book, so treat the band as the shape rather than the number and check live rates.

What do guests complain about at Trailside Apartments Niseko?

Its lowest published sub-score is comfort at 8.6, against 8.7 for cleanliness (read 2026-09-09). On a ten-point scale a low sub-score is relative rather than damning, but it is where the criticism concentrates.

Hirafu

Trailside Apartments Niseko

Trailside Apartments Niseko is a hotel in Hirafu. Guests score it 8.4 out of 10 across 69 reviews, rating cleanliness highest at 8.7 (read 2026-09-09). It takes summer bookings, which most of the valley does not.

On the edge of Hirafu village right next to the ski shuttle stop. Enjoy private modern facilities which are a 10 minute from the Hirafu family chairlift, and Hirafu

In their own words — Trailside Apartments Niseko official site (nisekoskilodge.com)

Among the cheapest quarter of places in Hirafu.
A modest number of reviews — enough to say something, not enough for the score to be settled.
Close enough to Hirafu that the village is a short shuttle ride.

Where it is

Area: Hirafu
From central Hirafu: 1.5 km
Type: hotel

Season and price

Season: Open in summer
Quoted at peak: ¥312,000 (~$1,975) for five nights About ¥62,400 (~$395) a night, read 2026-09-09. Prices are a five-night peak-season quote divided by five, read on the date shown on each page. They are not a nightly rate, and they are not what you will be quoted for your dates. Dollar figures are approximate, at ¥158 to the dollar.
Photos on the OTA: 41

What guests rate

Cleanliness: 8.7
Comfort: 8.6
Facilities: 8.6

Scores read 2026-09-09. They move.

On the map

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What is around it

These are the fixed points of the valley, not distances from this door — we do not hold coordinates for individual properties and will not estimate them.

Niseko Annupuri: The mountain the four ski areas share. Hirafu is on its eastern side.
Mount Yōtei: The volcano in every photograph taken from Hirafu — it is across the valley, not part of the ski area.
Kutchan Station: The nearest railway station, in Kutchan town.
New Chitose Airport: The airport almost everyone arrives through.

Check live rates

Trip.com Agoda Booking.com

Official site: None that we could find
Managed by: Niseko Ski Lodge Booked and run through a Niseko management company rather than a hotel front desk.

Questions

Is Trailside Apartments Niseko open in summer?: Yes. It accepts summer bookings, which puts it in the minority here — most of Niseko closes when the snow goes. Facilities inside a property can still close out of season even when rooms do not, so confirm the bath and any restaurant separately.
How far is Trailside Apartments Niseko from central Hirafu?: About 1.5 km (read 2026-09-09). That is the distance to the centre of Hirafu village, which is not the same as the distance to a lift — we publish the measure we can verify for every property rather than the one that flatters.
How much does Trailside Apartments Niseko cost?: It sits in the ¥¥ band — ¥60,000–120,000 a night at peak (read 2026-09-09). Rates move with the season and with how far ahead you book, so treat the band as the shape rather than the number and check live rates.
What do guests complain about at Trailside Apartments Niseko?: Its lowest published sub-score is comfort at 8.6, against 8.7 for cleanliness (read 2026-09-09). On a ten-point scale a low sub-score is relative rather than damning, but it is where the criticism concentrates.