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Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana

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A rustic wooden building with a stone facade, surrounded by snow-covered trees. - Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana (Niseko)
A rustic interior with a wooden counter displaying various items and signs, a traditional woven rug, and a wooden stool with a person standing on it. - Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana (Niseko)
A rustic interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and tables. - Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana (Niseko)
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Close to Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area and Niseko Annupuri Gondola, Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana provides laundry facilities, a restaurant, and more. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this bed & breakfast offering a free ski shuttle, ski passes, and ski equipment rentals. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 7 hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Possible to Ski back to hotel through forest from the Ski resort)

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a heater, and a door.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Possible to Ski back to hotel through forest from the Ski resort)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (Possible to Ski back to hotel through forest from the Ski resort)

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small shelf, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (Possible to Ski back to hotel through forest from the Ski resort)

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Niseko, Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana is in the mountains and in a national park. Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area and Niseko Annupuri Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park and Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the hot springs in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Niseko travel guide
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Map
431-1 Niseko, Abuta-gun, Niseko, 048-1511

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered ski slope with a red building, a snowboard, and a person in pink.
    Niseko Annupuri Gondola
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Niseko Distillery
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kanro-sui
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Niseko Station
    6 min drive
  • Rankoshi Station
    22 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS)
    118 min drive

Restaurants

  • MANDRIANO
    4 min drive
  • PRATIVO
    4 min drive
  • Eclat
    18 min walk
  • Yukibana
    8 min drive
  • ニセコロフト倶楽部 (Niseko Loft Club)
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistare Kana

Things to do

  • 7 hot springs
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 7 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 106 ºF

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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
This property does not provide vegetarian or vegan meals.
This property offers pickup shuttle service from Annupuri Ski Area in winter. Guests must contact the property 10 days in advance to arrange pickup service.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana located?

Located near the slopes, this Niseko bed & breakfast is in the mountains and within a 15-minute walk of Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park, Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area, and Niseko Annupuri Gondola. Jumbo No. 1 Quad Lift and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Pension & Restaurant Bistare Kana Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean and cozy guesthouse. Breakfasts were delicious. Yamasan provided rides to local ski areas (and to medical appointments after my husband got injured); and both Yamasan and his wife were very helpful for organizing taxis and for shipping luggage. Arigato gozaimasu!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A diamond in the Niseko snow

A lovely husband and wife duo run the place. Very local and relaxed vibe in their lovely wooden accommodation. Semi structured stay with breakfast prepared individually for everyone with communal eating from 0800, wonderful Nepalese food. They also do dinner for an extra charge. If he is free Yamasan will also drop you up to the skifield. Great stay, would come back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I recently stayed at this spot with my fiancé and another couple, and we had an amazing experience. The rooms were simple but spotless and cozy, with plenty of space under the beds for luggage, and the beds themselves were incredibly comfortable! Our host, Yamasan, made us feel right at home. The breakfast every morning was absolutely delicious, and we eagerly anticipated what would be served next. The location, just a short 5-minute drive from the Niseko Annupuri Ski Area, was perfect. Yamasan even offered to drive us to the mountain each morning, which was a fantastic bonus. We’re already looking forward to staying here again for our next ski trip to Niseko!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The owner “Yama sang” and staff are so polite and nice. Yama sang would drop you off at ski resorts and major hotels and attractions if you need a ride. Breakfast is included although the stay is very reasonable. Breakfasts were excellent. I had problems coming back home since I couldn’t make bus reservations. Yama sang called bus company for us and successfully made a bus reservation for us. Although google may say “temporarily closed”, they are open. Their restaurant business is closed from OUTSIDE customers while they are open for hotel business. I highly recommend this hotel. One thing to know Is the fact that bathrooms are shared by all 2nd floor customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This a great place to stay if you are coming to ski at Niseko Annupuri station. The accomodations are simple but everything is clean and the shared toilets are nicely set up. Breakfast is supplied every morning and was delicious and generous. The pension is run by Yama san and his wife. He gave us a ski weather report every morning during breakfast and drove those who did not have a car up the hill to the station, which is very nice and not necessary since there is a shuttle 200 m away. He was very friendly and eager to help with anything. The pension has a warm cottage atmosphere and we had the pleasure of eating dinner there twice with delicious nepalese cuisine. We had a great time and strongly recommend this place. To Yama san and your lovely wife, thank you for everything, we will keep fond memories of you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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We did enjoy our stay here and the owner, Yamason, is very kind. The rooms are a good size with space to hang all your gear. In the main entrance, there is a drying room but the heat does get turned off at some point during the night, so bring up your liners to dry in your room to avoid having wet/cold feet in the morning. Breakfast is made every morning at 8 am (which is awesome) but if you have any dietary restrictions, let Yamason know, as it’s not specified what you’ll be eating. Close to the bus stop but the public transit was limited. I’d suggest a car if you’re staying here as the bus ride was 38min—ish to town, only came every hour and stopped running at 8 pm. Taxis are available but they are expensive. However, Yamason does drive you to Annapuri base or Moiwa base between 8:30 -10am and the walk back from either is 20 minutes. Unfortunately, we did have one incident during our stay. One afternoon, my partner went to lift the duvet to remake the bed and one of the seams in the square quilt tore perfectly, about 15”. We immediately went to Yamason to tell him so we could have it fixed. He said we would have to pay 20,000 YEN ($200 CAD), because the duvet had to be sent away to be fixed. We understand it was us who had ripped the sheet (a genuine accident) but were quite shocked at the cost as it was one small seam, that we assumed could be fixed by a seamstress in town. Yamason explained that the seam was unrepairable in town and had to be completely remade.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very quaint place
Verified review

8/10 Good

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I like the personality of the owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place is great if you are looking for some peace and quiet close to An’nupuri in Niseko so that you can ski hard. Good meals provided (breakfast was free). Dinner menu available on most nights. Walking distance to the gondola. The owners are very sweet and helpful. Laundry and shower room on site. And reasonably priced. Thanks Yama san!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Low cost pension so set your expectations accordingly. Clean, very helpful owner, good experience overall. Things to note: Despite what other reviews say, this isn’t ski-in,ski-out. I was told the forest route to return is too difficult to find, no other help offered so it just wasn’t an option. Taking the bus back is not hard but the bus is crowded, you get off after one stop, and hike about 100m. In the morning I had to ask a favor for the owner to take me in his car because I had lessons signed up, so you may have to take the bus which is 100m hike. Although breakfast was served each day, all 3 nights I was there the restaurant was announced as “closed.” Given there are only 2 eating places within walking distance, it’s a big inconvenience to have no dinner in the pension. A bus ride to town means you have to be watching time tables and not pleasant if it snows hard (which is often at niseko). The closest onsen (bath) place is about 5-7 min walk. Not super pleasant if it’s snowing. The accommodations are basic but ok. I wish the mattress was softer and there is a choice in pillows, some people may have a bigger issue. The main complaint is the small space heater doesn’t work in temperature control, even though it’s supposed to. So it gets super hot at night and you have to get up to turn it off. The washlet in the men’s room doesn’t work. Yama San is super helpful. Provide drop off and pickup, plus dinner (paid ok), then it’s perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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オーナーさんご夫妻が親切でとてもフレンドリー。施設も清潔。美味しい朝ごはんでおなかいっぱい。 となりにrスキーレンタルショップがあるので便利。バス停も近いし言うこと無しです☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サイトでは朝ご飯付きだと分からなかったが、とても美味しい朝ご飯が提供された。また、スキー場やバス停への送迎も臨機応変に対応してもらえた。3泊したが、私達以外に日本人は居なくて流石にニセコで国際色豊かだと思った。徒歩５分程に良い温泉もある。近くにレストランは少ないが、ペンションで美味い食事がいただける。また、利用したい。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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オーナーの人柄が良い
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オーナーの気さくな対応はとても良かったです。一方で、全体的に空調温度が低く、部屋のストーブをつけると今度は温度が上がりすぎて熱くてこまりました。北海道の宿泊施設では全館が温かいのが普通かと思います。あと共用設備では歯磨きのときのコップなどがなく、利用できる備品が貧弱なように思いました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great place to stay. Yama-San, the owner, is a very friendly guy and will go out of his way to help you out. The breakfasts every day were delicious and varied, including different salads, yogurts and home made jams. You can be given discount vouchers for the adjacent hot spring which is great quality and Yama-San is full of advice about the day's conditions and which areas would be good to ski. It is possible to ski right back to the hotel as well, along a path through the forest which Yama-san showed me. We used the route several times in order to get back rather than wait for the shuttle bus or walk (though it is a bit harder on a heavy powder day). The bathrooms are not connected to the rooms so it helped to have some pyjamas or something easy to throw on if you need to get up in the middle of the night. There is a storage space in the entrance with a heater to dry your skis or boots, though you can also bring your boots to the room and dry them there. They provide large indoor slippers as well in case you have big feet. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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清潔な印象です

共同のトイレや洗面所やシャワールームはとても清潔でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
ペンションですから、他の宿泊施設とは評価が違うと思う。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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オーナーが親切だった。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was a great hotel for good value, and Yama-san was an excellent host giving us rides whenever we needed it. The breakfasts were good quality and size to fill us up for the ski days. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never stay here

The owner is rude, unkind, difficult person to have conversations. I requested extra bed for twin room. That extra bed was narrow and small, but same price with normal bed. It's very expensive. One of us was sick, so I asked the owner to give us any hot drinks. Hot milk or hot water,,, she just said you could buy anything in a restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
この度、ニセコのビスターレカナさんへ宿泊させて頂きました。室内は清潔でお食事も大変美味しく大満足でした。充実したニセコライフを過ごす事が出来ました(^^)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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朝、ご飯が美味しかった 手作りのジャムが良かった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ski trip, 2 week stay

Very good place to stay in Niseko with great atmosphere and friendly people. Just down the hill from Annupuri. Yama-san and Kana-san are great hosts and offers free rides by car to Moira and Annupuri every day. You can ski all the way back through the woods from both Moira and Annupuri, so you don’t have to walk to get back. Some good restaurants close by as well as some good onsens. Just a quick walk to the shuttle bus to get to Niseko Village and/or Hirafu if you want to do some shopping or try out some really good ramen restaurants. Good showers and easy to do laundry if you want to. Definitely staying here again if I’m in the area. /Gus-san
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay, Yama- San is a brilliant host, we would definitely come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The host was amazing , not only very helpful and friendly , but truly always happy!! Plus who could beat a ski report every morning Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019