Morning
Fresh powder on Kurodake.
Winter Stay 2026–27
Live through a Hokkaido winter: powder, work, onsen, repeat.
- Season
Early: Nov 1 – Dec 15
Main: Dec 16 – Mar 20
- Min. Stay
3 nights
- Rooms
Private Room · futon ×2 (up to 3 on request)
Shared Bunk Room · 2 beds
- Location
Kamikawa, Hokkaido
A Day in Winter at MOTO
Afternoon
Coffee, a book, or your laptop by the window.
Evening
Soak in Sounkyo Onsen.
Rooms
Only 2 rooms in the houseThat's the whole winter capacity, when they're booked, the season is full.
Private Room
2 guests (3 on request)
A Japanese room with two futon sets, a third can be added on request. Tatami warmth and soft light, winter mornings feel different here.
Shared Bunk Room
2 beds
One bunk bed (two beds). Travelling solo? This is the coliving way to stay: share the room, split the cost, and meet fellow travellers.
Prefer a same-gender shared room? Just write it in the message box of the request form. MOTO is closed in September and October.
What's Included
- ・Wi-Fi
- ・Bedding
- ・Shared kitchen
- ・Heating
- ・Workspace
- ・Local snow & nature tips from your host
What's Not Included
- ・Lift tickets
- ・Onsen entrance fees
- ・Meals (self-catering in the shared kitchen)
- ・Transport & rental car
Cancellation Policy
- ・Until 30 days before arrival: full refund
- ・14–29 days before arrival: 50% refund
- ・From 13 days before arrival: no refund
- ・Payment: due 7 days before arrival
FAQ
MOTO doesn't rent gear, but several resorts and shops nearby do. Bring your own if you can, otherwise tell us and we'll point you to the right rental spot.
No. You can reach us by train and bus (JR Kamikawa Station, then a short ride), and local buses run to Sounkyo and Kurodake. A car makes resort-hopping easier, and winter rentals come with winter tires.
Yes, with the Coliving Plan (14+ nights). Wi-Fi, a workspace and a shared kitchen are included. For stays of a month or longer, just mention it in the form.
Stays are self-catered: the shared kitchen is yours, and there's a supermarket in town. We sometimes cook and eat together.
As a rule, check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
It can be mixed-gender. If you'd prefer a same-gender room, write it in the message box of the request form and we'll do our best to arrange it.
Request Form
Winter Stay 2026–27
Nov 1 – Mar 20 · reply within 48 hours
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Snow Crew, 5-day guided snow program
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