Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
Address
Niseko 448, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 048-1511
北海道虻田郡ニセコ町ニセコ448
By train and public transport
7.6km from Niseko Station on the Hakodate Honsen line
18.2km from Kutchan Station on the Hakodate Honsen line
Many people use direct bus services from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport to the Niseko region. By train, Kutchan Station on the Hakodate Honsen line is the primary and most convenient train station used by people travelling to the region for skiing.
Trains
Train services operate between Sapporo Station and Kutchan Station. Sometimes waiting for connections at Otaru Station can increase the time needed.
The journey from Sapporo Station to Kutchan Station usually takes about 2 hours.
The journey from New Chitose Airport Station to Sapporo Station usually takes about 40 minutes.
By road
36.9km from the Kuromatsunai IC on the Kuromatsunai Shindo
77.7km from the Asari IC on the Sasson Expressway
79.1km from the Otaru IC on the Sasson Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 5 (8.9km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 66
The base of Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort base is just over 7km from the central area of Kutchan town.
General information on getting to the Niseko region by road
From Sapporo City to central Kutchan
Take Route 230 south via the Nakayama Pass and Kimobetsu Town. On the far side of Kimobetsu, turn right onto Route 276. This road continues into Kutchan town. In normal conditions, it takes up to two and a half hours by car.
Alternatively, using a more northerly route, take the Sasson Expressway or Route 5 west towards Otaru City. Then, either use Route 393 or continue beyond Otari City on Route 5. Both roads continue on to Kutchan.
All three routes are 90-100km.
From New Chitose Airport to central Kutchan
From the main exit of New Chitose Airport, turn left onto Route 36 and head west on Prefecture Road 16. Go past Lake Shikotsu on Route 453, then join Route 276 towards Kimobetsu Town and eventually into Kutchan. This route is about 105km. In normal conditions, it takes up to two and a half hours by car.
Free parking is available for 250 cars at the base of the ski area.
Also nearby
Other ski areas in the region (or the nearest ski area for more remote destinations). Distances shown are approximate driving distances using main roads during the winter season.
Niseko Annupuri Kokusai (about 2.6km)
Niseko Village Ski Resort (about 5.2km)
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (about 10.9km)
Asahigaoka (about 18.9km)
Niseko HANAZONO Resort (about 19.9km)
Rusutsu Resort (about 28.9km)