Capella Hotels & Resorts is preparing to launch Capella Niseko Resort on the Japanese Island of Hokkaido in 2013.

Set on 32 acres, the resort will feature a hotel and spa as well as 149 residences including villas, houses and apartments.

Located at the foot of the Niseko-Annupuri Mountain, the resort hotel will have 70 suites, each with a private balcony with an onsen (hot springs).

Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the hotel's Auriga Spa offers treatments that reflect the phases of the lunar cycle: new moon, waning moon, waxing moon and full moon.

Treatments on offer include a mixture of ancient practices and contemporary methods.

Capella collaborated with spa consultant Syvia Sepielli to develop treatments that incorporate Chinese and Japanese practices.

Other facilities at the spa include onsens, yoga studio, fitness centre and a spa café.

Dining options include three restaurants serving a range of international and French cuisine.

There will also be a Lobby Lounge, Apres-ski Lounge, a cigar lounge and a Chapel.