MOUNT IWANAI
Discover our powder-filled mountain, offering open bowls, old-growth tree glades, and retired courses with consistent 20-40° pitches. Guests typically enjoy 4,700 vertical meters of pristine powder daily, with a thrilling 690-meter vertical descent from the highest drop at 890 meters. Terrain and vertical can vary based on weather, avalanche risks, and skill levels, but our experienced guides tailor the experience to your group.
Pause to savor the soothing sound of ocean waves drifting through the valleys as you descend.
A TYPICAL DAY
Your Iwanai Experience begins at 9:00 am with a safety briefing and beacon setup. Then, explore diverse terrain, from former course runs to peaceful glades and steep bowls. Enjoy hot coffee and homemade sweets on the CAT, and indulge in a delicious lunch at Three Birds Restaurant, offering both Japanese and Western dishes. In the afternoon, explore more terrain, ending the day with a stunning sunset over the Sea of Japan around 3:30 pm.
What's Included:
Two qualified guides
Transceivers
Lunch at Three Birds Restaurant
Apres cuisine
Refreshments on the CAT
APRÈS
Après typically kicks off at 3:30 as you find your way off the mountain. Enjoy some freshly prepared appetizers, warm your body with hot sake, or sip a frothy Sapporo. As we turn up the volume, shoot a game of pool or enjoy a variety of local Japanese whiskeys. Watch the sun gradually set over the bay. Like any respectable Japanese bar, we keep going as long as you’d like to stick around. For guests staying on the mountain, you are welcome to enjoy your time as long as you'd like. However, if you are a day tripper, please note that the duration of the party may be shortened if other participants in the shuttle need to return to Niseko.
TRANSPORTATION
For flexibility, we recommend driving to Iwanai. This allows you to explore at your own pace and enjoy local hot springs and sushi.
Our shuttle service, available for an additional fee, is designed for Niseko day trippers, with morning pick-up and evening drop-off from Kutchan, Hanazono, Hirafu, and Niseko. Shuttle reservations must be made at least three days in advance, and last-minute changes to pick-up locations cannot be accommodated.
