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Winter Whale Lodge

2.0 star property
Guest house perfectly located for exploring Kutchan

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)
A room with a view of a mountain and buildings.
A view of a residential street with houses, a person pushing a stroller, and a mountain in the background.
A two-story residential building with a covered front porch, a garage, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A room with tatami flooring, a low table with a book, a heater, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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2-chome-2-58 Minami 4 Jonishi, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0034
  • Place, Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Niseko Hanazono Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Twin Room

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a chair, and a table.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden desk, and a chair.

Superior Double Room, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Japanese Tatami Room Near Resort

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Traditional Japanese Tatami Room Near Resort

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Cozy Room Near Resort With Volcano View (Room 2)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Cozy Room Near Resort With Volcano View (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Cozy House Near Resort With Volcano View (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kutchan

Heart of Kutchan.You'll find Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area and Noasc within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Also, Shikotsu-Toya National Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Niseko Hanazono Resort - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU - 15 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area - 28 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Rusutsu Resort - 42 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪雪庭 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SPROUT - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪お菓子のふじい - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪大仁門 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪たる鮨 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Winter Whale Lodge

Guest house perfectly located for exploring Kutchan
Winter Whale Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Winter Whale Lodge offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and hair dryers. This Kutchan guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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 (40 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 3.00 percent will be charged
  • Cleaning fee: JPY 5000 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property Registration Number M010044389

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

How close is Winter Whale Lodge to the airport?

Winter Whale Lodge is 66.2 mi (123-min drive) away from the New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Winter Whale Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Winter Whale Lodge.

Does Winter Whale Lodge offer free breakfast?

Winter Whale Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Winter Whale Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Winter Whale Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Winter Whale Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Winter Whale Lodge have a pool?

Winter Whale Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Winter Whale Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Winter Whale Lodge to downtown Kutchan?

Winter Whale Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Kutchan.

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

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Cameron

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