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Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel

Property class: 2
Ski-in/ski-out hostel with free ski shuttle in Niseko

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A rustic wooden interior with tables and benches, string lights, and potted plants.
A rustic wooden bar with a wooden counter, stools, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.
A log cabin interior with a wooden bench, a fur chair, and a view of the outside.
A cozy cabin room with a wooden interior, a white sofa, a lamp, a heater, and a window.
A wooden bar area with a rustic design, including a wooden counter and bar stools.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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447-14 Aza-Niseko Abuta-Gun, Niseko, Hokkaido, 048-1511
  • Place, Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Niseko Annupuri Gondola
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A log cabin interior with a guitar, a fur chair, a bean bag, and a bunk bed.

Bed in Deluxe Dorm Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin with bunk beds, a bench, and a window.

Bed in Standard Dorm Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin room with a bunk bed, a small window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Bed in Economy Dorm Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin with bunk beds, a bench, and a window.

2 Bunk Beds in Mixed Standard Dorm

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Niseko

Near the slopes.You'll find Niseko Annupuri Gondola and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU is within 9 miles (15 km) and Niseko Hanazono Resort is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Niseko Distillery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Niseko Annupuri Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Niseko Station - 8 min drive
  • Rankoshi Station - 24 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nest813 - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪FORESTER LOUNGE - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HITO by TACUBO - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Yukibana - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel

Ski-in/ski-out hostel with free ski shuttle in Niseko
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the hostel's complimentary ski shuttle. Conveniences like ski storage and ski passes allow you to spend less time with logistics and more time on the slopes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hostel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Niseko hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1978
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel offers 12 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Niseko hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: JPY 4000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: JPY 3000 (one-way), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Niseko Backcountry Lodge Hostel
Backcountry Lodge Hostel
Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel Niseko

Frequently asked questions

How close is Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel to the airport?

Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel is 70.8 mi (120-min drive) away from the New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel offers an airport shuttle from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, at scheduled times, for a charge of JPY 4000. per person, one-way.

Does Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel to downtown Niseko?

Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel is 3.8 mi away from Niseko.

Niseko Backcountry Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place, great atmosphere, helpful staff, good location that is a little quieter than the ski villages but not too far out of the way either. Will definitely be back! I forgot my jacket there and the staff immediately helped me out by mailing it back
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a terrific hostel, with great attached restaurant and sister restaurant next door. Easy walk to onsens and local ski hills. Great lounge space for after the hills close. Could use a vending machine or two.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Hui Hong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book directly with the property

Booking the stay through Hotels.com is a mistake. The rate is lower when booked directly with the property. Condition of the property was not very desirable and should be improved upon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bunkbed property with a Restaurant

A clean property with bunk bed rooms. Each bed has curtains for privacy and a lamp and electric outlet. The property is two floors. The bathrooms, showers, and some hot water heaters for tea, etc, are on the first floor. The guests were mostly under 30 from their looks. And there is a restaurant in the lodge where the included breakfast is served and dinner can be purchased. All the staff, except in the restaurant were native english speaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very confined space. Felt like I was on top of people trying to get around. If you don't have a vehicle you are limited to what is around you. No kitchen to cook your own meals. Was difficult to find a place to relax. The bathroom was out of hand towels for a day and both toilets where out of toilet paper. Breakfast was great and the gear lockers where great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

This was a great Lodge with a super helpful and friendly staff. There is really nice common area and the breakfast was perfect for a day on the mountain. The drying room was incredibly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was by far the most expensive hostel I've ever stayed at, so maybe i was expecting more because of that. Overall it was a good little place but throughout my week there i was disappointed about several things. they did lots of construction that would have been nice to know about beforehand, the bathrooms smelled awful(possibly because of the construction but still), the staff was very nice but they were only there about half the time i needed to ask questions and it wouldn't be ridiculous hours i needed them, often times it was only like 4 pm??? the hostel restaurant was very good but very overpriced but since it was the only option around they kinda gotcha with that. breakfast was good but lacked diversity, especially when japanease breakfasts could be an option in japan. i was thankful for eggs and fruit every morning but by the 6th morning i was craving a little vegetables or something else besides greasy bacon and white toast. the last thing i have to mention is the morning i departed, i asked them where to be for my bus to the airport, they specifically told me "the moiwa lodge"next-door, but it was really the "lodge moiwa 834"which was a street up, i almost missed my bus because of it! However despite all this, i would consider staying here again cuz everyone was really nice, it was a cozy place, and i feel like i just caught it on a bad week. i would probably prefer to stay at the moiwa lodge next time though.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nacima

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020