NISEKO · HOKKAIDO · JAPAN
Your winter in Hokkaido,
personally arranged.
A private ski concierge for discerning individuals, families and businesses. One trusted point of contact, from the moment you land at New Chitose to your last run of the season.
Begin a private enquiryTHE CONCIERGE
I do not sell packages. I look after people, quietly and completely, so the only thing you need to think about is the snow.
After more than a decade living, skiing and teaching in Niseko, I know the mountain, the weather, the people and the places that never appear online. Every stay is built around you: your pace, your family, your privacy and your expectations. I stay on the ground throughout, and I answer my own phone.
Miha Grilj
FOUNDER, H.S.C. JAPAN
WHO I SERVE
Three kinds of guest. One standard of care.
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Private clients
For individuals who expect discretion and precision. Private guiding into the best snow of the day, a residence chosen for you, and a schedule that bends to your mood rather than a timetable.
Dedicated private guide and instructor
Off-piste and backcountry days, conditions permitting
Confidential handling of travel and personal details
02
Families
Every generation skis at its own level, safely and happily. Children's instructors you can trust, nannies and childcare, equipment fitted before you arrive, and evenings that work for everyone.
Separate instructors for each age and ability
Childcare, nannies and family-friendly dining
Ski-in, ski-out residences with space to gather
03
Business
For leadership offsites, client hospitality and board retreats that need to impress and run without friction. Private venues, group logistics and on-snow programmes designed around your objectives.
Executive retreats and client entertainment
Group transfers, venues and private dining
Bilingual on-site coordination and invoicing
SERVICES
Everything taken care of, before you think to ask.
Private guiding & instruction
Hand-selected guides and instructors matched to your ability, from first turns to deep tree skiing.
Residences
Private chalets, penthouses and suites in Niseko and beyond, chosen and inspected on your behalf.
Arrivals & transfers
Private jet and helicopter coordination, meet-and-greet at New Chitose, and chauffeured vehicles throughout your stay.
Private chefs & dining
In-residence chefs, sought-after counter seats and kaiseki tables that are rarely available to visitors.
Beyond the resort
Cat skiing, backcountry and heli days with licensed local partners, plus day trips to other Hokkaido mountains.
Wellness & onsen
Private onsen bookings, in-residence massage, physiotherapy and recovery between ski days.
Equipment & apparel
Premium rental or purchased equipment fitted and waiting in your boot room on arrival.
Culture & experiences
Sake brewery visits, Sapporo and Otaru excursions, tea ceremony, photography and private events.
Discretion & security
Confidential bookings, trusted staff and close-protection arrangements when required.
AFTER THE LAST RUN
The days are for the mountain. The evenings are for you.
Return to a warm residence where the table is set, the boots are drying and tomorrow is already planned around the forecast. Whether it is a private chef, a quiet onsen under falling snow or a table at a counter restaurant with eight seats, I make sure the evenings are as memorable as the powder.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple from the first conversation.
I
A private conversation
We talk about who is travelling, when, and what a perfect winter looks like for you.
II
A tailored proposal
You receive a considered plan with residences, guiding, transfers and experiences, all in one place.
III
Everything prepared
Bookings, equipment, dining and staff are confirmed and briefed before you leave home.
IV
On the ground with you
I am in Niseko throughout your stay, adjusting each day to the snow, the weather and your wishes.
“The snow of Hokkaido, the access of a local, and the standards of a private household.”
NISEKO & HOKKAIDO
Home base Niseko. The whole island within reach.
Niseko United is the heart of every stay, with its four connected resorts beneath Mount Yotei. When the snow is better elsewhere, we go there, privately and comfortably.
Niseko United
Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and Annupuri. Legendary tree skiing and the island's finest residences.
Rusutsu
Quiet groomers and deep trees, ideal for families and private days away from the crowds.
Kiroro
Some of the heaviest snowfall on the island, a short drive from Niseko.
Furano, Tomamu & Asahidake
Central Hokkaido's dry powder for multi-day journeys and true adventure.
December
Opening snow, quiet slopes, festive season
January
Peak powder, the deepest and lightest snow
February
Reliable depth, Sapporo Snow Festival
March
Sunny bluebird days, spring skiing, fewer guests
ABOUT
Hello, I'm Miha.
I am a ski professional from Slovenia, and Niseko has been my winter home for more than 13 years. I spent those seasons teaching, guiding and hosting guests from around the world, and learning what genuinely matters to people who can have anything: time, trust and the feeling of being looked after.
H.S.C. Japan is my own concierge service. It is deliberately small. I work with a limited number of clients each winter so that every one of them has my full attention.
A DECADE IN NISEKO
What past guests have said
“I am a long-time skier, but I haven't had an experience quite like it before. The professional skiing and teaching skills made me very confident, and I improved every day. I will be coming back for sure.”
URŠKA, SLOVENIA
“From the bookings to the communication, everything was fantastic. I would definitely recommend Miha and will be booking next ski season again.”
SUJATHA B., KUALA LUMPUR
“It is impossible to imagine Niseko without Miha, and I genuinely improved year after year. He actually show you and make you a better skier.”
A RETURNING GUEST, TOKYO
PRIVATE ENQUIRY
Tell me about your winter.
Share a few details about who is travelling, your preferred dates and anything I should know. I will reply personally within 24 hours, and every enquiry is treated in strict confidence.
Write directly to [email protected]