Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
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What is Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort (Hokkaido) like?
A hidden gem in Niseko with the famous Back Bowl
Due to its geographical location, Moiwa receives the most snowfall in Niseko and is popular as a deep powder spot. Although it is small in size, its wide, easy-to-slide courses and great location with spectacular views of Mount Yotei are also appealing
The slopes are lined with beautiful forests rich in natural terrain, making it a veritable natural park. Moiwa's "Back Bowl" is a famous powder spot with many repeat visitors. As it is a little far from the center of Niseko Village, it has a quiet and laid-back atmosphere and is known as a "hidden gem in Niseko."
Topics from the '25-26 season
A range of lift passes to suit your needs
Purchasing a lift pass is one way to enjoy Moiwa's unique creamy powder in your own style. A regular one-day pass (adult) is a high-class price of 13,000 yen, but if you buy it online you can save 1,300 yen at 11,700 yen. Time passes are also available in 4-hour and 30-hour versions, so you can choose depending on whether you're going for a day trip or staying overnight, and the time of day you want to ski.
Even more unique is the "Point Pass." Each of the three lifts has a set number of points, and points are used up depending on the lift you ride. There are also special offers depending on the season. Early season and spring season offer even better deals. Check the official website for detailed pricing information!
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Recommended Courses
・White birch course
Maximum gradient: - degrees Average: - degrees / Distance: 500m / Slope orientation: South
After getting off the quad lift, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Annupuri and Mt. Yotei on your left as you dive into the forest, where you can enjoy stream-like terrain and open tree runs. There is plenty of space between the trees, so you can enjoy skiing at a safe speed. If you keep coming back, you're sure to find a line you like. There are many entry points, so even in the afternoon, there's a chance you'll find no tracks
・Expert course
Maximum gradient: - degrees Average: - degrees / Distance: 800m / Slope orientation: South
The expert course, which starts after getting off the first lift and runs down the main run to the right, is basically a groomed course, but carving on the powder is a great experience
・Giant Course
Maximum gradient: - degrees Average: - degrees / Distance: 600m / Slope orientation: South
Just below the quad lift is the Giant Course. The open 35-degree slope is perfect for powder and can be seen from the bottom of the slope. You can connect directly to the main run and ski in the powder zone next to the packed snow, or connect to the Expert Course or the Forest Course. The alternating powder and packed snow is addictive
- Course level, percentage of ungroomed, groomed and moguls (%)
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Recommended Gourmet
Bar & Restaurant Raphael
Raphael is a casual restaurant hidden away inside Lodge Moiwa 834. In the winter, the fireplace is lit and you can enjoy delicious sweets, burgers, pizza and more while looking out at the slopes outside the large windows
Recommended hot springs
Snow Chichibu
"Yuki Chichibu" is a town-run day-trip hot spring facility with seven open-air baths overlooking Nitonupuri. In the open-air baths, you can feel the great outdoors on your skin, while in the women's bath you can enjoy a "mud bath." Relax in the hot springs with the winter mountains of Niseko at your back. Many guests come from Moiwa. *For more information, click here
