Niseko Backcountry Lodge

Hokkaido Niseko · Japan

Niseko Backcountry Lodge

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82% GOOD
Low confidence 22 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (29)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Adaptors Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Recycling Bins Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Common Room Lounge Room Hot Showers Late Check-out Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector

Prices

Dorms $44 / night

HW prices from 1 month ago

Recent reviews

USA MALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Great staff that was super hospitable.

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Poland FEMALE 31-40 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

For skiing yes of course!! Collaboration with renting companies excellent. Support with local travel . And breakfast the way it’s just perfect.

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USA MALE 31-40 Jan 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Niseko Backcountry Lodge was an incredible time! The staff is friendly and the amenities are great. Having the dry room there to ensure that all your ski gear is dry the next morning is a really important detail. The social aspect was perfect. People were friendly and I found a good group of guys to rip with every single day. In the evenings, the hostel is social but not like a "party hostel" which is perfect because we are all trying to wake up and ski! Bed was comfortable and good breakfast...

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New Zealand MALE 25-30 Dec 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Had a wicked time at this hostel. The staff Anna And the other Spanish guy were super helpful. there’s also a cool bar right in the hostel with friendly staff. all around I would recommend. it’s a good atmosphere and worth the money.

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USA MALE 25-30 Mar 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Actually stayed at Moiwa lodge Nextdoor. Highly recommend

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Australia MALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Location is in Moiwa but offers free shuttles to Niseko United Mountains. Great social hostel, local convenience store, quieter area than Hirafu. Great that they offer shuttles into Hirafu, Rusutsu on certain days/nights.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 9, 2025 Atm 80%

Overall solid place! The location is far away and not easiest to get around if you dont have a car but they make this really clear. Space to put and dry all your gear. The washroom/shower situation is strange with kitchen being in the middle of washrooms sinks but otherwise good, pretty good breakfast included and ease of shuttles was nice.

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Australia MALE 18-24 Feb 6, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing cozy hostel. Good quiet location, lovely people staying there. Delicious breakfast as well.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jan 24, 2025 Atm 100%

I stayed in three different hostels across Niseko and this was was by far the best. The facilities were nice, beds were super private and comfy, the vibes were good, breakfast was awesome. Can’t recommend this enough. It tends to book out, so don’t wait like I did and only have one night here! You can also ski to the property from the resorts at the end of the day.

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Australia MALE 18-24 Dec 29, 2024 Atm 100%

I stayed here for 6 nights and had the best time! The dorms were spacious & clean. The morning breakfast and shuttles (to Annupuri) provided by the staff were amazing. The atmosphere was awesome which as a solo traveller I loved as I regularly met others to hit the slopes. The lodge also organise 2 day trips a week to Rusutsu resort at a fair price, which I am glad I did in conjunction with Niseko! Although Moiwa is a separate ski pass and is a 20min walk from Annupuri, the pros outweighed 100%

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USA MALE 25-30 Dec 29, 2024 Atm 100%

Absolutely loved this hostel and my stay in Niseko. I didn’t want to leave and very much hope to come back!

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France MALE 31-40 Dec 28, 2024 Atm 100%

Je le recommande magnifique 👌

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Feb 13, 2024 Atm 100%

Such a cozy hostel

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Canada MALE 25-30 Jan 30, 2024 Atm 60%

The lodge is located pretty far away from most restaurants and you do need a different pass from the other niseko united resorts to ski Moiwa. Definitely suited to the backcountry touring crowd, hence the name. But was hard to find dinner in the area and tkkk a bit of effort to get to and from. This place was not super clean, bathroom smelt like parsnips, lots of cobwebs and black mold on the wood in the shower. The staff were all lovely which made things a lot better.

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USA MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Jan 28, 2024 Atm 60%

This was the perfect accommodation for our group of 12. The staff and other guests were friendly which made our stay enjoyable. Although some of the other guests were noisy at night, it is a hostel and that is to be expected. We will definitely be back again and are even considering booking 24 beds next time! We lost a set of keys one day and the staff was able to locate them and were hand delivered by the friendly owner. Top notch service! The access to skiing and night life is unmatched!

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USA MALE 18-24 Jan 19, 2024 Atm 100%

AMAZING. I’d come back to Japan just for this hostel and the vibes

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Italy ALLMALEGROUP 25-30 Jan 14, 2024 Atm 100%

Incredible place to stay! Super atmosphere! Good location for skiing in moiwa but a little bit too far from everything else

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Australia MALE 31-40 Feb 17, 2023 Atm 100%

Excellent stay. The staff really went above and beyond to make sure my trip was as enjoyable as possible.

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Australia MALE 31-40 Feb 8, 2023 Atm 80%

great location in Moiwa, a bit of a way from Niseko/Hirafu proper, but east access to the snow. Accommodation was comfortable and basic. Cleanliness left a bit to be desired, and there was often no drinking water available. Friendly and accommodating staff.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 4, 2023 Atm 100%

Really awesome spot to stay! I had such a memorable three days there. Staff is helpful and guests are wonderfully helpful and considerate. Steps away from Mt. Moira and there are shuttles to Mt. Niseko. Beds and common areas are comfortable. Such a great experience, thank you!

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