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Winter Whale Lodge

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kutchan with free parking

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Two single beds with wooden frames and white mattresses, set in a simple, functional room with wooden floor and ceiling.
Enjoy a mountain view from the room's large window, which frames a dining or sitting area with a table and chair.
Cozy retreat with a traditional Japanese-style bed and tatami flooring, perfect for a peaceful stay.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of your home.
Two-story residence with a modern design, featuring a garage door and metal staircase.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room

Experience a serene retreat with two single beds, a traditional wooden table, and a tatami mat floor.

Traditional Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Two single beds, a desk, and a table with a lamp are featured in this hotel room.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Two single beds with wooden frames and white bedding, a desk with a chair and lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Experience a serene retreat with two single beds, a small table, and a sliding door with a traditional Japanese design.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
2-chome-2-58 Minami 4 Jonishi, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0034

What's nearby

  • Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Niseko Hanazono Resort - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • White Isle Niseko Snowmobile Park - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Niseko Annupuri Gondola - 23 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Kutchan Station - 9 min walk
  • New Chitose Airport (CTS) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レストラン雪庭 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪お菓子のふじい - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪J's Corner Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SPROUT - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪さんぱちラーメン倶知安店 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Winter Whale Lodge

Guest house near Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu
Winter Whale Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, coworking spaces and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Winter Whale Lodge have comforts, such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and separate dining areas

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 25 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (102 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

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 credit card, debit card or 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
Property Registration Number M010044389

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Winter Whale Lodge Kutchan
Winter Whale Lodge Guesthouse
Winter Whale Lodge Guesthouse Kutchan

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Whale Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Winter Whale Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Winter Whale Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Winter Whale Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Whale Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Kutchan, this guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Noasc and Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and Niseko Hanazono Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km). Kutchan Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Winter Whale Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was not what we were expecting. It was a five bedroom home. It was very clean and when we had trouble with our door knob to our room, he came over and fixed it right away. When the outside door would not lock, no one came and fixed it
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025