Furano Cabin YAM-PE: New Luxury Vacation Rental in Hokkaido Opening Autumn 2026
Preserving history while revitalizing local real estate: A new 110㎡ private villa for group stays.
Kukan Inc. (HQ: Furano, Hokkaido; CEO: Kentaro Yamamoto), a leading developer of local hospitality real estate, will grand-open “Furano cabin YAM-PE” in autumn 2026. Located in the Yamabe area of Furano, this premium, fully renovated 64-year-old property serves as a private vacation rental. Positioned just a 15-minute drive from the world-renowned Furano Ski Resort, this project aims to revitalize a historic neighborhood by transforming vacant real estate into a luxury tourism hub.
Evolving Tourism and Local Challenges in Yamabe, Furano: The Need for Community-Driven Hospitality Real Estate
Addressing the “Vacant Housing Challenge” in Yamabe, Furano
As inbound tourism surges, the greater Furano area has gained global recognition, triggering a boom in luxury resort development. Concurrently, the Yamabe district in southern Furano faces a critical local challenge: a growing number of vacant and underutilized properties due to population decline.
Preserving the Legacy of Yamabe: A Distinctive Vision for Heritage Hospitality
The Yamabe area was originally settled in 1901 as a farm for the Sapporo Agricultural College (now Hokkaido University), growing through a strong spirit of autonomy and mutual aid. From its prosperous days of asbestos mining to the infrastructure development of the Kanayama Dam, and finally the cultivation of the famous “Furano Melon,” this region has always innovated alongside nature. Rather than demolishing this 64-year-old vacant house, Kukan is honoring its historical roots by transforming it into a high-yield vacation rental optimized for modern group travelers. Our goal is to establish a premier model for regional revitalization and real estate regeneration in Furano.
Transforming a 64-Year-Old Property into Premium Lodging: Space Design and Infrastructure Optimized for Group Stays
This 110.56㎡ (3LDK + storage room) residence has been fully renovated under the concept of “Immersing in the Spirit of Furano.” Named “YAM-PE”—derived from the Indigenous Ainu word for “cold water,” which is the origin of the name Yamabe—this property offers the following exclusive values:
Authentic, Understated Luxury Rooted in History
The design exposes the heavy original beams and seasoned timber from its 64-year history, seamlessly blending them with modern plasterwork. By eliminating excessive ornamentation, the space highlights the raw power of natural materials, allowing guests to experience an exclusive, resident-like stay as if they owned the estate themselves.
Infrastructure Tailored for Groups (8–10 Guests)
Anticipating high demand from international skiers and families, the property features dual toilets and shower rooms to ensure stress-free mornings. It comes fully equipped with a chef’s kitchen, large-capacity washer/dryer, high-powered heating systems, and high-speed Wi-Fi, offering ultimate convenience for extended luxury stays.
Snow-Country Infrastructure and Prime Access
The entrance features a newly integrated, dedicated ski drying room (dry room) designed specifically for winter sports enthusiasts. A two-car carport has also been built to minimize snow clearing hassles during the winter months. Offering year-round convenience, the villa is just a 17-minute drive from JR Furano Station and 28 minutes from the famous summer destination, Farm Tomita.
Kukan’s Renovation Philosophy: Pursuing Pure, Unadorned Authenticity
If you are looking for a glittering, conventional resort in Furano, this cabin may seem understated. However, our focus is not on superficial luxury, but on an authentic stay rooted in the land’s history. Moving away from standard, mass-produced luxury hotels, we have created a refined, private sanctuary for discerning adults that captures the pioneering spirit of Yamabe.
During construction, we fully respected the property’s 64-year history. Kukan’s signature design philosophy balances contrasts perfectly: preserving the magnificent original beams while completely upgrading the essential plumbing and water facilities with state-of-the-art fixtures to ensure maximum comfort.
Our primary focus is the entrance ski drying room, born from a deep understanding of Hokkaido’s winters. Designed with ultimate guest comfort in mind, it allows travelers to store wet gear seamlessly and head out to the powder snow in peak condition the next morning.
When this cabin opens this autumn, we promise an exceptional getaway wrapped in pristine silence, as pure as the crystalline waters of Yamabe (YAM-PE).
Property Overview: Furano Cabin YAM-PE
● Property Name: Furano cabin YAM-PE
● Scheduled Opening: Autumn 2026
● Location: Yamabe Nishimachi, Furano, Hokkaido
● Layout / Floor Area: 3LDK (3 Bedrooms, Living, Dining, Kitchen) + Storage / 110.56㎡
● Recommended Capacity: 8–10 guests (Maximum capacity up to 13 guests)
Kukan Inc. Corporate Profile
● Company Name: Kukan Inc.
● Established: November 29, 2022
● Capital: ¥1,000,000
● Representative: Kentaro Yamamoto
● Locations (Furano Office): 4-7 Sakaemachi, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0023, Japan
● Locations (Sapporo Office): 1-1 Toyohira 4-jo 3-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0904, Japan
● License Number: Real Estate Transaction Dealer Hokkaido Governor Kamikawa (1) No. 1316
Business Activities
〇 Minpaku Investment Business – Planning and operation of JANKEN, support for minpaku investment projects in the Hokkaido area.
〇 Creative Business – Business development, branding, planning support for marketing solutions.
〇 Real Estate Services – Buying, selling, leasing, brokerage, purchase and revitalization, development, property management, detached housing/land subdivision, house/condominium construction and sales, interior construction, renovation work.
〇 Web Services – Website planning, production, and operation, IT support services, online secretarial services, internet information provision.
〇 Recruitment Support Services – Comprehensive solutions to build high-performance teams through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), employer branding, Wantedly management, career site/video production, and recruitment DX integration.
Related Links
● Kukan：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/en/
● JANKEN：https://janken-hokkaido.com/en/
● Real Estate Buying Specialist “Goen”：https://goen-hokkaido.jp/
● Web Support Services：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/websolutions/
● Kukan Real Estate：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/realestate/
● Recruitive：https://recruitive.hokkaido.jp/
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https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/pressrelease-en/5407/
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https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/pressrelease-en/4772/
Inquiries Regarding This Matter
Company Name： Kukan Inc. Public Relations Manager
E-mail address： pr@kukanhokkaido.co.jp
