Tatler Asia: How this award-winning Niseko resort combines the best of wellness and winter sports

Tue 17 December 2024

Named the World’s Best New Ski Hotel 2024, the Michelin-recognised Muwa Niseko resort in Hokkaido is the perfect winter retreat for wellness lovers and skiers eager to make the most of the area’s legendary powder snow

Powder snow, a superb ski-in/ski-out location, hot springs with amazing views—find all these and more at Muwa Niseko, a beautiful luxury wellness resort in Hokkaido that ticks all the right boxes for an unforgettable winter vacation.

Comprising an array of luxurious amenities alongside 113 well-appointed rooms that are the epitome of modern Japanese style, the resort offers a refined stay that aims to rejuvenate your body and soul. Guests get to enjoy everything from dining experiences to relaxing spa treatments, and seasonal activities that are geared towards the theme of wellness, ensuring a holistic holiday from the moment that they arrive.

What’s more, Muwa Niseko was named the World’s Best New Ski Hotel 2024 at the recent World Ski Awards, after being listed as a Michelin One-Key Hotel in July 2024, a notable distinction achieved through a holistic combination of good architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, among many other criteria.

Need more convincing? Here’s why you should pick this award-winning resort for your next Hokkaido holiday.

Enjoy “Ja-pow” at your doorstep

The mountains are literally in your backyard. Situated within Niseko’s famous Grand Hirafu, Muwa Niseko is in a prime position for winter sports. Its ski-in/ski-out location means that you’re just steps away from the powder soft snow; selected rooms are even directly connected to the ski slopes.

Private lessons, on-site equipment rental, and retail ensure you’re ready to ski or snowboard soon after you arrive, even without travelling with your own equipment. Other conveniences such as heated lockers and a ski valet ensure that snowsports are all fun and no hassle; you won’t have to carry your hefty gear with you, if you prefer not to.

A multi-day camp for kids and young teenagers can help keep the young ones busy with a group ski session and educational activities on fire-making and shelter-building, while getting acquainted with new friends from around the world. Snow mobiles can also be rented to explore the surrounding forests. During warm weather periods, seasonal activities run the gamut from kayaking to golfing, fishing, and fruit-picking. Simply contact the friendly concierge for more information on scheduling these outdoor excursions.