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Hikaniwa · In photographs

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The garden-side treatment space at Hikaniwa

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HIKANIWA, IN DETAIL

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Treatment table beside a garden-facing window at Hikaniwa

Your own spa time5 photographs

The private sauna1 photograph

Visiting sushi host beside a prepared dining table at Hikaniwa

Sushi, made together2 photographs

Queen bed and two sitting chairs in Hikaniwa’s master bedroom

The master bedroom3 photographs

Two bunk beds beneath timber beams in Hikaniwa’s family room

The family room3 photographs

Bunk bed beside the children’s climbing wall

Bunks & climbing wall3 photographs

Sofa, television and game consoles in the neon-lit gaming room

The Nintendo nook2 photographs

Two single beds beneath the timber ceiling in Hikaniwa’s split room

The flexible twin room2 photographs

The enclosed Hikaniwa media room with a chaise sofa, television and blackout curtains

The movie room1 photograph

Leather sofas and garden-facing windows in the living room

Gather by the windows4 photographs

Hikaniwa's indoor garden and pond with bamboo, stones and shoji screens

The indoor Japanese garden3 photographs

Dining table with the kitchen and garden-facing windows beyond

Kitchen, dining & tatami4 photographs

Private gym with exercise bench, weights and open floor space

The private gym3 photographs

Drying room with hanging space, shelves and a dehumidifier

Arriving & drying gear6 photographs

Street view of Hikaniwa with both garage doors closed

The house through the seasons6 photographs

Otaru Canal at blue hour with lamps and historic warehouses

Otaru, beyond the mountains6 photographs

Two open garage bays at Hikaniwa with a car parked in each

Two cars, under cover2 photographs

Kitchen counter, sink and cooking appliances at Hikaniwa

The kitchen, ready for your stay3 photographs

Vanity and toilet in the master bedroom’s en suite

Bathrooms around the house4 photographs

Your own spa time

A garden-side space to unwind. Our hosts can help arrange a visiting massage practitioner at the house.

Two treatment tables beside the tatami area at Hikaniwa

Treatment tables and shoji screens in Hikaniwa’s spa area

Slatted timber screen framing the treatment area at Hikaniwa

The private sauna

Warm timber and a quieter moment after the mountains.

Sushi, made together

Make something together, dress for a special moment or slow down over matcha. Our hosts can help arrange a class or experience at home.

Character sushi presented during an in-house experience at Hikaniwa

The master bedroom

A queen bed, with optional futons and a baby cot by arrangement. Settle on the setup that suits your group, within the house’s 16-guest maximum.

Round mirror and timber dressing table in Hikaniwa’s master bedroom

The family room

A queen bed and two bunk beds keep the family together.

Bunk beds and soft toys in the family room — Family room details

Queen bed beneath the timber ceiling in Hikaniwa’s family room

Bunks & climbing wall

Cosy bunks and a colourful climbing wall in the children’s room.

Rabbit soft toy and round mirror in the bunk room — Bunk room details

Colourful climbing holds beside the bunk beds in Hikaniwa’s children’s room — Climbing play in the bunk room. Adult supervision and the posted limit apply.

The Nintendo nook

A separate little space reached through the bunk room, with Nintendo 64 and Switch.

Nintendo 64 controllers on a shelf — Nintendo 64 controllers

The flexible twin room

Two single beds, with a joined setup available by arrangement.

Hikaniwa split room set up with two separate beds — Space to settle.

The movie room

A 165 cm TV, soundbar and blackout blinds for evenings in. The chaise sofa converts to a double bed by arrangement.

Gather by the windows

Leather sofas, garden light and room to settle in together.

Leather seating and timber beams in the sunlit living room — Afternoon light in the living room

Armchairs beside the television and fireplace in the living room — Living room television and fireplace

Framed artwork and ceramics behind a leather sofa at Hikaniwa

The indoor Japanese garden

Stone, bamboo, warm lantern light and the gentle sound of trickling water welcome you at the heart of the house.

Evening light around the stone lantern in Hikaniwa’s indoor garden

Stone lantern glowing beside the indoor Japanese garden at Hikaniwa

Kitchen, dining & tatami

A full kitchen, long dining table and a separate Japanese-style dining area. A private chef can be arranged by request.

Timber dining table beside the black piano — Dining area and piano

Low table and seating in a bright tatami room — Tatami room seating

Timber breakfast bar with stools beside Hikaniwa’s kitchen

The private gym

Free weights, an adjustable bench, mirrors and space to keep moving.

Adjustable workout bench and weights in the private gym — Gym bench and weights

Wall-mounted exercise rack in the private gym — Gym exercise rack

Arriving & drying gear

Road-level garages, a separate wet-gear entrance and space to dry clothing overnight.

Wall-mounted ski and snowboard holders in the garage — Ski and snowboard storage

Timber entry hall and stairs beneath high windows — Entry hall

Hikaniwa’s lower wet-gear entrance with an entrance mat, drying area and stairs to the house — Wet kit, off at the door.

Shoe cabinet and timber details in Hikaniwa’s genkan

Illuminated timber staircase inside Hikaniwa

The house through the seasons

Hikaniwa through the seasons, from a snowy welcome to the light of the greener months.

Hikaniwa’s entrance and garages surrounded by winter snow — A warm welcome home in winter.

Hikaniwa’s exterior and front garden without snow — The house and front garden without snow.

Hikaniwa's autumn exterior and road-level garage access — Arrive in Otaru.

Hikaniwa’s actual exterior at dusk with warm entrance lights and road-level garages, without snow — The house, as evening arrives.

Hikaniwa’s outdoor garden with warm lights at dusk

Otaru, beyond the mountains

Canal lights, old warehouses and shopping-street stops. Explore the town between ski days.

Otaru Canal at blue hour with old warehouses and lamps reflected in the water — A slower walk by the water.

Snow-covered Otaru Canal at night with warehouses, lamps and people walking along the path — Otaru in its winter light.

A pastry held on an Otaru shopping street — Leave room for a sweet stop while exploring Otaru.

Snow beside a stone warehouse in Otaru — Otaru’s stone-warehouse streets in winter.

An Otaru shopping street seen through a café window in winter — A café-window view of Otaru in winter.

Two cars, under cover

Two garage spaces with electric roller doors. See both bays and plan your arrival.

Angled view of Hikaniwa’s two garage bays with cars inside — Garage parking at Hikaniwa

The kitchen, ready for your stay

Cooking space, appliances and a place for morning coffee.

Coffee machine, cups and capsule storage on the kitchen counter — Coffee station

Kitchen storage with microwave and countertop appliances — Kitchen appliances

Bathrooms around the house

The master en suite, shower and bath room, and practical wash spaces.

Bathtub and shower at Hikaniwa — Bath and shower

Front-loading laundry machine beside a bathroom vanity — Bathroom and laundry

Upstairs bathroom vanity and mirror — Upstairs bathroom

Life around the house.

Light, timber and a quiet seat.

Rooms and the little details.

Relaxation and bathroom details.

A closer look at the relaxation seating and bathroom vanities.

Around the kitchen.

Two views of the kitchen and gathering space.

Timber kitchen island with two stools and a breakfast table by the window at Hikaniwa

A wider view of the kitchen and gathering space.

Two leather stools at Hikaniwa's timber kitchen bar

The timber breakfast bar and seating by the window.

Around the kitchen.

Two views of the kitchen and gathering space.

A little room for adventure.

Bunk beds, warm timber and climbing-wall details.

Children's bunk beds and climbing wall at Hikaniwa

Bunk beds beside Hikaniwa's climbing wall.

Colourful climbing holds beside a timber bunk bed and orange lantern.

Colourful climbing holds, a timber bunk and an orange lantern.

A little room for adventure.

Bunk beds, warm timber and climbing-wall details.

Discover Hikaniwa’s rooms, garden and quieter corners, alongside Otaru through the seasons. Find the spaces you would love to make your own.

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