Niseko is world famous for its powder snow and is the preferred destination for skiers and snowboarders.
Moiwa in particular, an area loved by locals and tourists alike, thanks to an abundant supply of powder snow.
Moiwa is filled with untouched nature and picturesque scenery, offering a magnificent view of Mount Yotei on a clear day.
Moiwa is known throughout Niseko as one of the ski resorts with the richest history, with its origins dating back to 1919.
In the beginning, Moiwa did not have lifts, so skiers would have to climb the mountain, taking hours.
Despite advances in technology and modern machinery, Moiwa remains mostly unchanged. Moiwa has the same abundant snowfall, the same exceptional snow quality, the same easy-to-ski mountain and the same grand view of Mount Yotei today, as it did when Moiwa opened a hundred years ago. Moiwa continues to lie on the most exquisite location, allowing its guests to fully enjoy the blessings of its surrounding nature.
Niseko is word famous for its amazing powder snow. This is particularly true in Moiwa, where if often gets up to 4 meters of snowfall, making it one of the snowiest ski resort destinations in the world. With a variety of ski courses to enjoy, Moiwa is the ultimate paradise for powder snow enthusiasts.
Skiers and snowboarders love to enjoy the early mornings of Niseko Moiwa, as there is nothing like skiing on fresh powder snow.
We offer wonderful snow experience only available in Moiwa.
Since opening our doors, Moiwa has made many fans out of skiers and snowboarders. As an international ski resort, we host numerous events.
Fans of powdered snow from all over the world call Moiwa their home mountain.
Professional skiers and snowboarders from around the world practice at Moiwa. The vast fields of powder snow offer a great experience for every skier from the beginner to the professional.
Children can enjoy safely skiing and snowboarding in our soft powdered snow.
Moiwa’s main slope is big and has great visibility from the top to bottom. Because of the vast size of the slope, you can enjoy skiing without having to worry about other skiers.
We have a bunny slope that is suitable for both beginners and families. Additionally, we offer children’s passes. Because powder snow is soft rather than being hard and compacted, powdered snow does not hurt when you fall and land on it. This makes a much more enjoyable and safer experience for children.
We look forward to your children having a wonderful experience skiing and snowboarding in real powder snow while enjoying the beauty of nature.
Access to Niseko Moiwa is easy from Tokyo or foreign country. Shin-Chitose has direct flight from various country and international hubs including Australia, US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok.
On arrival at New Chitose Airport, you have below options to complete the last leg of the journey to the powder kingdom.
Free car parking is available.(250 spaces)
About 2 Hours
Drive by Route 276
About 2 Hours
Drive by Route 230
About 2.5 Hours
Drive by Route 5
About 3 Hours
Using Hakodadte,Hokaido Expressway
and Route 5
The most direct, convenience and faster way to reach our Resort from New Chitose Airport.
Bus service from New Chitose Airport & Sapporo City to Niseko, stopping at major landmarks in Niseko.
From there, take a taxi.
30th Nov. 2024～ 23rd Mar. 2025 Consecutive-day service
Niseko Town is now operating Nikotto Bus (a bus service that runs from your home to destinations in town based on your reservation) to provide a convenient means of transportation within the town.
From New Chitose Airport & Sapporo city, it takes approximately 3 hours. 3 minutes by taxi (15 minutes on foot )from Hotel Kanronomori bus stop.
Niseko station is the nearest train station. You can catch the Express train from the New Chitose Airport and transfer at Otaru station to a local train to Niseko. It takes 2.5 hours – 3 hours depending on availability of an express train.
A 15 min ride in a taxi brings you to Moiwa Ski Resort.
JR Airport Express
70min.
JR Hakodate Line
(Oshamanbe – Otaru)
90min.
Taxi
10min.
JR Airport Express
31min.
JR Hakodate Line
(Oshamanbe – Otaru)
90min.
Taxi
10min.
JR Super Hokuto
Super Express
85min.
JR Hakodate Line
(Oshamanbe – Otaru)
71min.
Taxi
10min.
