Moiwa Lodge
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:30 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Laundry
More about Moiwa Lodge
Moiwa Lodge
The Moiwa Lodge offers access to fresh ski tracks, away from the crowds. Located on the slopes of Niseko Moiwa, the property provides a free shuttle to the Niseko Annpuri ski lifts under a 5-minute drive away.
Reviews from 
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 30 Jan 2026
Stayed in: Jan 2026
Awesome ski lodge/hostel! Will definitely be back! Awesome vibes, great space, good breakfast
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 31 Dec 2025
Stayed in: Dec 2025
Everyone was nice and the man at the bar was great! We even bought one of his crafted lamps.
The only issue was on the first night, after a lot of travel, the shower ran out of hot water. It was back on the next night but that was not fun.
The only issue was on the first night, after a lot of travel, the shower ran out of hot water. It was back on the next night but that was not fun.
Group traveller
Comment: 1 Mar 2023
Stayed in: Feb 2023
Best hostel in Niseko region
My time at Moiwa Lodge couldn’t have been any better.
I spent two and a bit weeks here with 8 of my friends and we had the absolute best time.
Things I really liked:
- The staff were incredible. Clara, Evie and Shannon made our time here at Moiwa so special. Answering any questions we had, giving us all the hottest tips. They always greeted us with warm smiles and approachability. They run the smoothest lodge and always with a warm smile. We were lucky to get to shred for a day with these legends and wish them well on their next travelling adventures.
- If you want quiet you could seek peace on one of the four levels. From couches, to bar, to an upstairs dining room with pool table over looking the Moiwa ski field.
- If you want to party a little, the rooms are pretty sound proof, crank a few tunes and dance around ya room then head to the bar to finish off the good time. The Plum wine is a must try!
We loved the availability of two guitars and often found ourselves jamming out with many other guests also enjoying the sing alongs.
- The facilities were awesome. I loved being able to have hot delicious coffee with bacon and eggs each morning before riding the slopes and getting on the free bus to Annupuri to use our all mountain pass. The cat track back to Moiwa Lodge from all the other mountains was not just easy to find but also STUNNING. Alternatively just step out the front door to ride the ever so quiet resort at Moiwa.
- The drying room at Moiwa lodge actually works so so well - guaranteed dry things each morning was great, plus the access to a free washing machine and dryer made our longer stay so easy! Showers were hot hot hot with high water pressure and a warm room to get changed into
- Three quiet, amazing onsens all within a 15 minute walk from Moiwa, if you go you must try them all. I loved being able to soak in the onsen, dip in the cold pool and then hit the sauna to prepare myself for the next day of deep deep powder.
- Beds were comfortable with the most lush doonas to keep you warm and dorm beds included curtains for privacy, which as I woman I appreciated. Each bed also comes with personal lights and power points to charge all the things.
- The restaurant upstairs served delicious meals most nights and when you couldn’t eat in, Moiwa Lodge would provide a free return bus to the Hirafu region so you could soak up the main hub if you wanted to.
- However if you were on more of a budget like me I could get some noodles or pre cooked meals from the hotel down the road and used the complimentary kettle, microwave or microwave oven.
- Did I mention free tea, coffee and hot chocolate?? They even provide almond milk, if you’re that way inclined.
- Day tour to Ruzutzu is highly highly recommended. If you’re seeking deep pow all day and tree runs, this place is for you! Was by far one of our best days and the ease of booking it through Moiwa was amazing. Transport, lift tickets, staff to ride with plus the warm home cooked meal awaiting our return, what more could you want !
So to wrap it all up, you’d be crazy not to stay here at moiwa lodge and shred the pow pow all winter long :) Much love from Em, Maya, Jessie, Dave, Simmo, Chris Ben, Flynn, Kirly
I spent two and a bit weeks here with 8 of my friends and we had the absolute best time.
Things I really liked:
- The staff were incredible. Clara, Evie and Shannon made our time here at Moiwa so special. Answering any questions we had, giving us all the hottest tips. They always greeted us with warm smiles and approachability. They run the smoothest lodge and always with a warm smile. We were lucky to get to shred for a day with these legends and wish them well on their next travelling adventures.
- If you want quiet you could seek peace on one of the four levels. From couches, to bar, to an upstairs dining room with pool table over looking the Moiwa ski field.
- If you want to party a little, the rooms are pretty sound proof, crank a few tunes and dance around ya room then head to the bar to finish off the good time. The Plum wine is a must try!
We loved the availability of two guitars and often found ourselves jamming out with many other guests also enjoying the sing alongs.
- The facilities were awesome. I loved being able to have hot delicious coffee with bacon and eggs each morning before riding the slopes and getting on the free bus to Annupuri to use our all mountain pass. The cat track back to Moiwa Lodge from all the other mountains was not just easy to find but also STUNNING. Alternatively just step out the front door to ride the ever so quiet resort at Moiwa.
- The drying room at Moiwa lodge actually works so so well - guaranteed dry things each morning was great, plus the access to a free washing machine and dryer made our longer stay so easy! Showers were hot hot hot with high water pressure and a warm room to get changed into
- Three quiet, amazing onsens all within a 15 minute walk from Moiwa, if you go you must try them all. I loved being able to soak in the onsen, dip in the cold pool and then hit the sauna to prepare myself for the next day of deep deep powder.
- Beds were comfortable with the most lush doonas to keep you warm and dorm beds included curtains for privacy, which as I woman I appreciated. Each bed also comes with personal lights and power points to charge all the things.
- The restaurant upstairs served delicious meals most nights and when you couldn’t eat in, Moiwa Lodge would provide a free return bus to the Hirafu region so you could soak up the main hub if you wanted to.
- However if you were on more of a budget like me I could get some noodles or pre cooked meals from the hotel down the road and used the complimentary kettle, microwave or microwave oven.
- Did I mention free tea, coffee and hot chocolate?? They even provide almond milk, if you’re that way inclined.
- Day tour to Ruzutzu is highly highly recommended. If you’re seeking deep pow all day and tree runs, this place is for you! Was by far one of our best days and the ease of booking it through Moiwa was amazing. Transport, lift tickets, staff to ride with plus the warm home cooked meal awaiting our return, what more could you want !
So to wrap it all up, you’d be crazy not to stay here at moiwa lodge and shred the pow pow all winter long :) Much love from Em, Maya, Jessie, Dave, Simmo, Chris Ben, Flynn, Kirly
Group traveller
Comment: 6 Feb 2020
Stayed in: Feb 2020
Bang for your buck!
Upon pickup we were immediately immersed into a false sense of royalty like status.
With an above an beyond approach to guest happiness we were stoked with the service the lodge provided from the second we arrived in moiwa. They picked us up almost immediately from our drop-off point down the road at another hotel and once we arrived at the lodge we were given a tour of the facilities and explained best times to travel to other ski resorts, lifts into Niseko town, future weather conditions ect. Can’t rate it enough.
The location was absolutely epic! Located a stones throw from the moiwa chairlifts it was an incredible sight to eat breakfast to!
The lodge itself was homey and extremely comfortable! The rooms were also very spacious and well payed out with a setup aimed at a social space to employ a communal/ lively atmosphere but still had private enough bunks to maintain a closed space if that’s what you desired.
Common areas were also a great vibe, with trivia on Thursday nights and a pretty good dinner menu to pick from. Breakfast was an absolute ripper of a time! Such a good feed to prepare you for a big day of shredding the mountain.
Would highly recommend to anyone!
With an above an beyond approach to guest happiness we were stoked with the service the lodge provided from the second we arrived in moiwa. They picked us up almost immediately from our drop-off point down the road at another hotel and once we arrived at the lodge we were given a tour of the facilities and explained best times to travel to other ski resorts, lifts into Niseko town, future weather conditions ect. Can’t rate it enough.
The location was absolutely epic! Located a stones throw from the moiwa chairlifts it was an incredible sight to eat breakfast to!
The lodge itself was homey and extremely comfortable! The rooms were also very spacious and well payed out with a setup aimed at a social space to employ a communal/ lively atmosphere but still had private enough bunks to maintain a closed space if that’s what you desired.
Common areas were also a great vibe, with trivia on Thursday nights and a pretty good dinner menu to pick from. Breakfast was an absolute ripper of a time! Such a good feed to prepare you for a big day of shredding the mountain.
Would highly recommend to anyone!
Other
Comment: 10 Feb 2020
Stayed in: Feb 2020
Feels like home
I've stayed all over the Niseko area, and have yet to find a better place to come home to after riding all day. This year was my fourth year at Moiwa Lodge and I am consistently impressed.
The staff consists of mostly native English speakers and a few really awesome Japanese locals. They are all always so incredibly cheerful and eager to help whenever they can.
Yukari, the superhero cook, makes huge breakfast every morning. Like a hotel breakfast but WAYY better! Four to five different types of homemade bread, plus eggs, bacon, sausage, cereals, juices, loads of coffee. I usually didn't even need lunch after stuffing myself.
Dinners are between 1,000-1,500yen, reasonably priced and totally worth it. Yukari, again crushes it with a variety of authentic Japanese meals.
Nao, the bartender, is a backcountry guide during the day and has fantastic advice on where to ride if you need it. Or you can just walk up about 100 steps to the Moiwa lift and realize there's powder everywhere and no lift lines.
From Moiwa you can also ride over to all the other resorts too so you never actually have to take a bus.
If you're a work-traveler like myself, there's plenty of spots to work from within the lodge. Internet usually works great except sometimes around dinner when everyone is at the lodge sucking data. Also the wifi in the dorm rooms on the bottom floor can be spotty. But when the rest of the lodge is so relaxing and comfortable, you really don't spend too much time in the dorms. Although the beds are quite comfy as well.
The entire lodge is very well equip as well, from shampoo and laundry soap to backcountry gear rentals. It's clear that they've though of everything you could ask for.
Overall Moiwa Lodge is, in my opinion, the definition of "great bang for your buck". Depending on the room(s) you book, it can be more expensive than other places in Niseko but 100% worth every penny (or yen). These people know how to run a lodge and make you feel very welcome.
The staff consists of mostly native English speakers and a few really awesome Japanese locals. They are all always so incredibly cheerful and eager to help whenever they can.
Yukari, the superhero cook, makes huge breakfast every morning. Like a hotel breakfast but WAYY better! Four to five different types of homemade bread, plus eggs, bacon, sausage, cereals, juices, loads of coffee. I usually didn't even need lunch after stuffing myself.
Dinners are between 1,000-1,500yen, reasonably priced and totally worth it. Yukari, again crushes it with a variety of authentic Japanese meals.
Nao, the bartender, is a backcountry guide during the day and has fantastic advice on where to ride if you need it. Or you can just walk up about 100 steps to the Moiwa lift and realize there's powder everywhere and no lift lines.
From Moiwa you can also ride over to all the other resorts too so you never actually have to take a bus.
If you're a work-traveler like myself, there's plenty of spots to work from within the lodge. Internet usually works great except sometimes around dinner when everyone is at the lodge sucking data. Also the wifi in the dorm rooms on the bottom floor can be spotty. But when the rest of the lodge is so relaxing and comfortable, you really don't spend too much time in the dorms. Although the beds are quite comfy as well.
The entire lodge is very well equip as well, from shampoo and laundry soap to backcountry gear rentals. It's clear that they've though of everything you could ask for.
Overall Moiwa Lodge is, in my opinion, the definition of "great bang for your buck". Depending on the room(s) you book, it can be more expensive than other places in Niseko but 100% worth every penny (or yen). These people know how to run a lodge and make you feel very welcome.
Location
451-6 Aza Niseko Abuta-Gun, Niseko, 048-1511, Hokkaido, Japan|8.5 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:30
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
In Hokkaido, accommodation tax collection began on April 1, 2026. Additionally, individual municipalities within Hokkaido may impose their own accommodation tax separately from the Hokkaido accommodation tax. The accommodation tax may be included in the room rate or may need to be paid separately on-site. For further details, please contact the hotel directly.
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