Kombu House & Studio with Riverside Setting

Kombu House & Studio is a distinctive contemporary home in Rankoshi, combining warm natural materials, dramatic architecture and a purpose-built detached studio. Set close to the Kombu River, the property enjoys views towards Mt. Annupuri and Mt. Kombu, and is just 12-15 minutes by car from Moiwa, Annupuri and Niseko Village ski areas.

The two buildings provide a combined registered floor area of 146.37 m². The 126.54 m² two-storey residence, completed in 2023, features a full-height glazed façade that fills the interior with natural light and frames the surrounding landscape. Exposed timber beams, wooden floors and carefully selected finishes give the house a warm, individual character.

The main living space combines an open kitchen, dining and lounge area, with a wood-burning stove providing an inviting focal point during winter. The house has one spacious bedroom, one bathroom and two toilets. Underfloor heating serves the entrance and adjoining dry area, adding practical comfort during Hokkaido’s colder months.

Property Features

• 126.54 m² two-storey residence
• 19.83 m² detached heated and insulated studio, completed in 2024 and registered as storage
• 146.37 m² combined registered building area
• 537.18 m² of land across the two parcels associated with the main property
• Separate 294.36 m² additional land parcel included in the sale
• 831.54 m² total registered land area across all three parcels
• Full-height glazing with countryside and Mt. Annupuri views
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
• Wood-burning stove
• One bedroom, one bathroom and two toilets
• Underfloor heating to the entrance and adjoining dry area
• Close to the Kombu River
• Convenient road access
• Under 15 minutes by car to Moiwa, Annupuri and Niseko Village

The detached 19.83 m² studio is one of the property’s defining features. Designed as a practical year-round creative or professional workspace, it is hardwired for electricity and internet and has its own dedicated breaker box. Heating and air conditioning provide year-round comfort, while the walls incorporate 200 mm Rockwool insulation, two layers of drywall and acoustic gel for enhanced thermal performance and sound isolation.

The studio is particularly well suited to music production, recording, photography, design work or a quiet home office.

Kombu & Rankoshi Area

The property is located in the Kombu area of Rankoshi, offering a quieter residential setting while retaining convenient access to the Niseko resort areas.

Kombu Station provides local rail access on the JR Hakodate Main Line, while Yusenkaku Onsen (幽泉閣) is located beside the station. The onsen is a well-established local facility and adds a useful year-round amenity close to the property.

For skiing, Moiwa, Annupuri and Niseko Village can all be reached in under 15 minutes by car, providing straightforward access to several parts of the Niseko ski area without living directly within a resort village.

The nearby Kombu River is another attractive feature of the location, just an 80m walk down a private road from the property, and well-known for trout and char fishing, giving year-round activities to enjoy.

With its contemporary architecture, independent studio, riverside setting and additional separate land parcel, Kombu House & Studio offers a flexible base for residential, creative and professional use in Rankoshi, and just a stone’s throw from Niseko and the wider Mt. Yotei area.