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WELCOME TO MOIWA LODGE
We've created a warm, welcoming, cosy and super cool experience that will have you pumped and glad you stay with us!
A GREAT PLACE TO LAY YOUR HEAD
Moiwa Lodge is a true powder skiing lodge. We pride ourselves on providing quality, affordable, comfortable and friendly accommodation in the best slopeside location of the Niseko area.
Our guests tend to be experienced skiers and boarders who travel to Japan to ride powder away from the crowds. They want their own powder, their own unique experience, and to talk with like-minded adventurous souls at the end of the day. They don't care for the hustle and bustle of the crowded base areas of Hirafu, Niseko Village and Annupuri.
We provide perfect accommodation for powder hungry skiers and boarders ready to explore Niseko and beyond
Don't fall for the trap of skiing with the masses
After a dump, the powder at Moiwa can remain untracked for days! The lift lines are small and the people are chill….no Bogner suits here!
But if you have younger kids, the weather isn’t great, you want to access the long runs of Niseko United or hit the park, we will take you to Annupuri in our daily free shuttle.
You'll love Moiwa too
Perfect for
- SINGLE TRAVELLERS: Travel but don't feel alone. Moiwa Lodge is filled with like-minded adventurers. With plenty of new friends, you'll have someone to ride with.
- GROUPS: Huge common spaces, room flexibility, lots of capacity and the know how to deal with any group numbers, the lodge is set up perfectly!
- FAMILIES: With family rooms and cottages, games, pool table, plenty of space indoors and lots of outdoor fun, Moiwa Lodge is great for families.
MEET THE TEAM
Our staff and helpers are a great fun mix of Japanese and western guys and girls who love the snow as much as you do. They are here to help your stay be as fulfilling as you want it to be!
YUKARI SHIRANE
Yukari has lived and worked in the lodge since 2008, and is the rock of our operations. An amazing cook, immaculately organised, and constantly smiling, she will feed you, and help with all the bits and pieces that take the hassle out of your stay.
DIRK NANNES - OWNER
Former World Cup mogul skier and international cricketer, Dirk bought the lodge in 2008 and manages its operations. Outside of enjoying Niseko's powder, he's has a busy media role commentating Winter Olympics, world cup cricket tournaments, and TV/radio commitments.
NAOTO SETO
Naoto is one of Niseko's most respected guides, and operates his own guiding company from the Moiwa Lodge office. A former competitive extreme skier, he knows absolutely everything about Niseko and the surrounding resorts.
ERIN NANNES
Erin has worked seasons in Europe and North America, and bought the lodge in 2008. With an infectious positive attitude, she was also behind the redesign of much of the lodge over recent seasons.
NAOSUKE MUROTA
A long time local, Naosuke will keep you happy and merry in our bar in between shredding the mountain. In the off season he's a local farmer and makes the awesome gourd lamps you will find around the bar - https://linktr.ee/naosukemurota
MAX NANNES
Running a lodge is a family affair. Max is a qualified ski instructor with a competitive background in slopestyle. He can either be found working in the office, teaching kids for Rhythm Ski School or pulling beers in the bar!