Iwanai Resort used to be known as 'Niseko Iwanai Kokusai' and had a number of ski lifts. While it have had 'Niseko' in the name it is actually located to the north-west of the well-known 'Niseko United' resorts in Kutchan and Niseko towns (about 40-50km away by road). It is located in Iwanai town and is just over 5km from the coastline.
Currently snow cat tours are available on this mountain, with one 700m long pair lift servicing some courses that are more suited to beginners.
Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan and also the largest and northernmost prefecture (though it is not usually referred to as a prefecture). It has coastlines on the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk and also the Pacific Ocean. Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido and was host to the 1972 Winter Olympics. Hokkaido is home to the largest number of ski hills in Japan. While the majority of them are very small, some of the larger ski and snowboard resorts in Hokkaido - mostly found in regions to the west and east of Sapporo - are amongst the most famous in Japan.
Ski and snowboard equipment and wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
There are no specific facilities for children.
Park information
Iwanai Resort Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Mid March
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November
December
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February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 3:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 3:30pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Normally open from 9:00am until 3:30pm every day.
There is no night skiing at this area.
Iwanai Resort Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Senior
1 Day
3,000 yen
4 Hours
2,500 yen
2 Hour
1,500 yen
Season Ticket
25,000 yen
Getting to Iwanai Resort
By public transport
Train
21.3km from Kozawa Station on the Hakodate Honsen Line
32.5km from Kutchan Station on the Hakodate Honsen Line
Information
The nearest station to Niseko Iwanai Kokusai is Kozawa Station on the Hakodate Honsen line. Kutchan Station is about 32.5km away.
Bus
There are no shuttle buses available.
By Car
67.8km from the Otaru IC on the Sasson Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 229 (5.4km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 840
Direction
Iwanai Resort is located to the south of the main central area of Iwanai town. From the centre of town head south on Prefecture Road 840 - the road goes up to the base of the ski hill.
Approaching from the Kutchan area and the more famous Niseko United resorts, head north on Route 5 and at Kunitomi turn left onto Route 276 to head into Iwanai. From the centre turn left onto Prefecture Road 840 to head to the ski hill.
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