ONE HANAZONO VILLAS will introduce 13 private Park Hyatt-branded residences to Niseko, Japan, with architecture by Kengo Kuma and interiors by André Fu. The project combines private alpine living with Park Hyatt service, large-scale villas and ski-in, ski-out access through a residents-only clubhouse.
Only 13 villas are planned
The development is intentionally limited to 13 individually separated residences on an elevated site in Hanazono. Each villa is planned with four to six ensuite bedrooms and roughly 700 to 1,000 square metres of internal space.
That scale places the project firmly in the private-residential category rather than standard resort accommodation. Privacy and generous living space are central to the proposition, especially for families spending longer periods in Niseko. The separation between villas should also reduce the communal feel typical of larger ski-resort residence schemes.
Kengo Kuma and André Fu shape the design
Architect Kengo Kuma and interior designer André Fu bring two distinct but complementary design approaches to the project. The aim is to combine strong architectural identity with warmer, highly considered interiors that remain connected to the surrounding landscape.
Most villas are expected to have broad views towards Mount Yotei, with expansive glazing and large outdoor decks. The landscape therefore becomes part of the architecture rather than simply a backdrop.
Ski-in, ski-out access adds practical value
A private clubhouse is planned with ski-in, ski-out connectivity, lockers, valets and an après-ski lounge. Those services reduce the usual friction around equipment and make it easier for owners to move between the slopes and their residence.
For LYG readers familiar with marina life, the appeal is easy to understand. Good infrastructure matters most when it removes repetitive logistics and allows more time for the activity itself.
The villas are intended for all four seasons
Although Niseko is best known internationally for winter skiing, the residences are being designed for year-round use. Large gardens, terraces and indoor-outdoor living spaces are intended to make summer and shoulder seasons equally important.
That broader positioning reflects the way premium mountain destinations are changing. Owners increasingly expect hiking, cycling, food, wellness and longer summer stays to complement the traditional ski season. Niseko’s warmer months increasingly support hiking, golf and food-led travel, giving owners more reasons to use the residences beyond winter.
Official sources: newsroom.hyatt.com.
