La Plume Niseko Resort TMK — Photo by Rosewood Hotel Group

New World® Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Hong Kong SAR-based real estate and development firm La Plume Niseko Resort TMK to manage New World La Plume Niseko Resort, a new luxury resort in Japan set to open in 2023. Occupying nearly nine acres within the lush forest land between Mount Yotei and Mount Annupuri in Hokkaido, New World La Plume Niseko Resort will offer travellers unparalleled access to myriad outdoor experiences, including premier skiing and golf, as well as to renowned restaurants and shops in the nearby Niseko Village. This latest announcement from New World Hotels & Resorts highlights the brand's ambitious yet thoughtful growth strategy in the Asia region.

Designed to preserve and promote the local environment, the resort's architecture is being led by distinguished architect Kazuko Okuyama of Daiken Design Co. Okuyama's carefully conceived structural design scheme incorporates elements of the locale's adventurous spirit and elegant panorama to seamlessly intermix with the surrounding mountain scenery. Of note, are Niseko's iconic white birch trees that are thoughtfully integrated into the exterior design, along with the building's outer glass surface that brings the outside in, showcasing the everchanging light, weather and seasons. Complemented by interiors by Norihiko Shinya, of S.D.S International Co., the property presents a contemporary aesthetic to appropriately display the grand scale of the natural landscape.

Upon completion, the resort will feature 219 guestrooms and 5 villas, simple and modern in style, each with a kitchen or kitchenette to offer a true sense of home. Select accommodations will also include private hot springs and fireplaces for a warm and relaxed indoor-outdoor experience. For those looking to occupy their own permanent space, the property will offer for-sale condos, as well as villas that are each independently built to provide a spacious retreat. Amenities will include two restaurants and bars comprised of a signature restaurant, all-day eatery and lobby lounge, each fusing exciting fare with stunning setting. The holistic dining experience will incorporate Japanese, Western and Chinese culinary styles, with dishes made with local ingredients from the region. The lobby lounge, just off the welcome foyer, will also offer an al fresco environment through its terrace, an ideal spot for nature lovers to embrace a little extra outdoor time while enjoying a selective collection of wines and spirits, handcrafted cocktails, and more.

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