Pillows could be thicker.

Very clean! Staff is very nice and helpful. Tons of information available regarding bus times and onsens.

Stayed in February 2024

My friend and I struggled with the lack of kitchen facilities. With no shops around, and only a microwave to prepare food, no cups or bowls provided, it was lucky we brought food and cups with us. But it was really restrictive. Another major drawback of staying at Moiwa is the accessibility. There's no bus that consistently travels to and from Moiwa. Paired with being out of the way and lack of taxis, we resorted to skiing over to annupuri anytime we wanted to go somewhere. The bus routes and schedules in the whole Niseko area are confusing af to a new visitor.

The sleeping pods at Moiwa are awesome. Felt very private, with ample room for yourself and storage space for luggage. The bathroom facilities are really nice and well-kept (except for the 20 second limit on the shower button). Also security there was pretty good, needing a key for the locker and to get into the rooms. And obviously affordability for being slope side was great.

Stayed in February 2024

mattress too thin and hard

close to the skiing resort

Stayed in February 2024

Not so convenient to move around Niseko if you don’t have a car.

Literally infront of Moiwa Ski Resort and a bus stop. But buses have limited trips. It would be nice if you rent or have your own car so that it would be convenient if you transfer from one place to another, especially when you look for restaurants. There is only 1 resto in the property and 1 in the ski resort.

Stayed in January 2024

The lounge area is small, and the material for the sheets for the bed was slightly uncomfortable. It is a hostel, so you do hear a lot of noise that can wake you up early in the morning.

The capsules themselves were nice, being more spacious than I expected. Large storage space under the capsules was convenient. They also had lockers for ski gear for hotel guests. Shared spaces were always clean.

Stayed in February 2024

Lack of free shuttle bus service compared to the other places with no free pick-ups from other parts of the resort making it a little challenging but apart from the location, everything was amazing would recommend

Right outside the Moiwa Ski Resort, although a little further away from the Niseko United resorts but still within decent accessibility. Very clean capsule hotel, quiet, lots of privacy. Washing machine and dryers were always available. Staff were helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

Moiwa 834 is very well thought out for the needs of a ski lodge-hostel.

Stayed in February 2024

Great location and very clean and modern

Stayed in January 2024

pods were an interesting experience, but very thin walls and creaky. You hear a lot. overall, bathrooms were great, laundry facilities were good, the whole stay was enjoyable. Breakfast was different. like left overs combined with eggs and sausage. coffee was not the best. cereal was available. salad was new to me for breakfast. The area of Moiwa is very far from Hirafu or niseko but if you have a car it is a great place to stay. I would stay there again.

pods were an interesting experience, but very thin walls and creaky. You hear a lot. overall, bathrooms were great, laundry facilities were good, the whole stay was enjoyable. Breakfast was different. like left overs combined with eggs and sausage. coffee was not the best. cereal was available. salad was new to me for breakfast. The area of Moiwa is very far from Hirafu or niseko but if you have a car it is a great place to stay. I would stay there again.

Stayed in January 2024

The room doesn’t have enough space for everybody to place their luggage. There is only one shelf for almost 20 people per room. if you come with big bags or suitcases you will have some problems to place them. The property has a small free space room with a TV, microwave and water but it is pretty small. If all the guests come at the same time it won’t be space for everybody.

The room was comfortable and the breakfast was good with some different foods to choose.

Stayed in January 2024

the mattress needs to be thicker, it definitelt is not thick enough

breakfast was great. great.location

Stayed in January 2024

Location, its good but also a bit far from Niseko. Very difficult to get over to Hirafu with top Annupuri lift closed entire 10 days I was there.

The Hostel Vibes

Stayed in January 2024

The bed could have been a bit more comfortable

Everything was good.

Stayed in January 2024

This capsule uses blinds as thr capsule door so for you light sleepers out there do expect to hear other guests in the room snoring, opening the room doors, opening the luggage compartments, etc. The fan inside capsule is very weak despite putting it on full blast. Buffet breakfast choices are also limited. Lack of convenient stores nearby, so do grab all you need (if you are heading out to niseko) before heading back to the hotel!

Located right smack infront of mount moiwa ski lift so you can walk from the hotel front door to ski lift directly. Plenty of parking and front desk staff was very helpful. There is shuttle bus to annapuri niseko available at limited frequency.

Stayed in January 2024

No shuttle buses, mattresses were super uncomfortable!

Good showers, very clean, good lockers.

Stayed in January 2024

The temperature in the room was too warm during the night. One of the days there was no towels. Vending machine drinks were not refilled.

Breakfast, cleanliness, location (a few steps from the lifts).

Stayed in January 2024

I originally thought it was a private room, but I didn't expect it was a capsule hotel~ And to get down from the 2nd floor, you have to go through three Gates which is little troublesome.

Nearby train station

Stayed in December 2023

The beds don't have real mattresses and are very hard. My back hurt all day after I slept there.

I liked the capsules a lot better than other ones in other hostels. They're quite spacious with nice dimmable light and an inside mirror. It was overall very clean.

Stayed in April 2023

This location desperately needs a shuttle.

Very well designed pods, and good breakfast, easy to chat and meet other guests.

Stayed in February 2023

It's hard to tell whether shoes are allowed or not allowed. Many western people are wearing their shoes inside the hotel. In fact, there is a guide sign that shoes are allowed. I asked a staff about it, but I didn't get clear answer.　 I saw some people walking into the dressing room of the shower room with their shoes on. I felt really sick. For Japanese people, walking barefoot in a place where shoes are allowed is exactly the same as walking in a sewage system. There were too many people wearing shoes, so I decided not to walk barefoot inside the hotel. Overall, I think it's a good place to stay.

Moiwa ski resort is just there. I can check snow conditions whenever I stay at my capsule room.

Stayed in February 2023

It's a bit tricky to get here unless you rent a car or schedule a taxi (which you need to do far in advance during the busy season), so keep that in mind if you want to check out the other slopes in Niseko during your stay.

When they mean "ski to door", they mean it! Moiwa Ski Resort is immediately adjacent to this lodge. The capsules within were clean and featured customizable LED lighting, and the lockers were spacious enough to hold all of your gear. The restaurant also offers many Western dishes to fill up after a long day on the slopes.

Stayed in February 2023

Transportation from the station to the lodge, better to plan ahead and book the taxi otherwise you could be stuck.

Location of the resort is right in front of the ski resort.

Stayed in March 2023

Breakfast used to be better in previous years.

Clean, comfortable, close to Moiwa Ski Resort.

Stayed in February 2023

Capsule rooms can feel impersonal and hostel lucks the charm of a true chalet or lodge.

Excellent location in front of the slopes, modern facilities. Helpful staff

Stayed in February 2023

Lack of public/free transportation to Niseko. I understand Moiwa is a ski area separated from Niseko, but it is rather inconvenient in this case due to location and language barrier.

Solid facility overall, clean, modern and functional. Basic but adequate breakfast, comfortable bed in the capsule, I can deal with a longer stay if needed.

Stayed in February 2023