Nippon Ski Resort Development Plans Luxury Villas with Architect Kazuyo Sejima in Hakuba
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- Nippon Ski Resort Development Plans Luxury Villas with Architect Kazuyo Sejima in Hakuba
- Nippon Ski Resort Development and architect Kazuyo Sejima are planning a luxury villa project at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, aiming for a partial opening in 2028 and a grand opening in 2030.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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Nippon Ski Resort Development and architect Kazuyo Sejima are planning a luxury villa project at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, aiming for a partial opening in 2028 and a grand opening in 2030.
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- Nippon Ski Resort Development Plans Luxury Villas with Architect Kazuyo Sejima in Hakuba (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
Nippon Ski Resort Development and architect Kazuyo Sejima are planning a luxury villa project at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, aiming for a partial opening in 2028 and a grand opening in 2030.
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Nippon Ski Resort Development (NSD) is planning the '(Tentative Name) HAKUBA IWATAKE PROJECT', a luxury villa development for affluent domestic and international visitors at the base of Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort. Designed in collaboration with world-renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima (SANAA), the project aims for a partial opening in 2028 and a grand opening in 2030. The Hakuba Valley expects a record 900,000 foreign visitors in the 2025-26 winter season, and this project addresses the diversifying needs of these inbound tourists. The master plan focuses on harmonizing with the natural landscape and offering cultural experiences, including culinary elements, to create a world-class, sustainable mountain resort. In addition to the villas, the resort updated its gondola in December 2024, plans to renew the 5-line South Lift in December 2027, and expects to attract an international high-grade hotel to the base area by 2030.
FAQ
Who is planning the VILLA development project?
Nippon Ski Resort Development Co., Ltd. and world-renowned architect Kazuyo Sejima.
Where will the VILLA development project take place?
At the base area of Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort.
When is the VILLA scheduled to open?
It aims for a partial opening in 2028 and a grand opening in 2030.
Why was this project planned?
To meet the diversifying needs of visitors due to the increase in inbound tourism and to raise the resort value of the Hakuba area.
How many foreign visitors are expected at HAKUBA VALLEY?
The number of foreign visitors for the 2025-26 winter season is expected to exceed a record high of 900,000.