Kimamaya Boutique Hotel is a member of Design Hotels Lean back put your feet up and take a deep breath - Grab your glass of wine and lose yourself in the dancing flames of the fireplace as the snow falls outside the window - Kimamaya -Be yourself in Japanese is an exclusive luxury lodge with just a handful of rooms - Nine of them to be precise - Kimamaya by Odin is one of the most laid back definitions of luxury you will ever find Kimamaya by Odin is small in size but large in emotion - Just nine rooms created by designer Andrew Bell that offer charm -comfort and a distinctly personal cosy experience - Most of all they capture the essence of the alpine atmosphere of Hokkaido with a cosmopolitan touch thrown in - The fully renovated building has retained all the authenticity and charm of the laid-back lodge originally envisioned by Yasuo and Keiko Watanabe over 25 years ago - Albeit with a renewed focus on pleasing the senses and capturing unforgettable moments in winter wonderland - The renovation project -as well as the restaurants unique design were led by Architect Koichi Ishiguro - Koichi Ishiguro brilliantly managed to keep the original wooden structure and re-design the Hotel facilities and rooms all around it Located right in the heart of Nisekos Hirafu middle village - Kimamaya is part of Odins vision to bring intelligent luxury to one of the worlds great snow resorts - The philosophy behind Andrew Bells designs for the nine charming rooms at Kimamaya is simplicity itself -warm -friendly and beautiful - There are four configurations to chose from and they have all been designed with utmost care for your comfort and well-being - From colours - textures and materials to lighting and accessories - Premium down beddings and cotton linens have been hand-picked to gently wrap you to sleep after a long day on the mountain - Furthermore you can choose from three types of pillows -soft -medium and hard