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Born in Iwanai. A Story Beyond the Ordinary.

From Iwanai, discover Hokkaido through its people, its flavors, and the stories that live here.

Taste the Land.

Private chef dinners at your chalet, condominium or hotel kitchen. Dietary requirements are thoughtfully accommodated, including vegan, halal, kosher, and gluten-free options. Available in Niseko and Kiroro throughout the season.

Sushi — Chef Sugiyama: Omakase Sushi Course, from ¥38,500 per person

A fourth-generation sushi master from a long-established restaurant selects the finest ingredients of the day and crafts each piece with heart, just for you.

Steak — Chef Momouchi: Hokkaido Wagyu Course, from ¥38,500 per person

Teppanyaki at your table — Hokkaido wagyu seared in front of you, with the season’s vegetables and seafood from the coast. Vegetarian and vegan menus are happily arranged.

French Fusion — Chef Sawai: French Hokkaido Fusion, from ¥38,500 per person

Trained in France and rooted in Hokkaido, Chef Sawai pairs French technique with Japanese fermentation and the island’s seasonal produce — a dinner that leaves you nourished, not heavy.

Prices include the chef's travel within Niseko and Kiroro. Minimum charge ¥220,000 per dinner, tax included.

How to book

  1. Choose an experience and a date — a private chef dinner, a day in Iwanai, or both.
  2. Send a request — it takes two minutes.
  3. We confirm within 24 hours. No payment until confirmed.

Step Into Local Life.

Just fifty minutes from Niseko, Iwanai is a coastal town shaped by the sea, its traditions, and the people who call it home. Every tour includes pickup from your hotel and an English-speaking guide: Hidden Hokkaido Cultural Tour, Winter Farm Life in Hokkaido, Cooking Class with Fishermen's Wives and more. All tours & custom days.

Why Iwanai

IWANAI UNITED grew out of this small fishing town. For ten years we've guided guests from more than seventy countries, and we've learned that people who are the real thing want the real thing. We can also open doors that are usually closed — temples, kitchens, boats, whole places hired for you alone.

FAQ

Is there a minimum?

For the private chef dinner, yes — ¥220,000 per dinner, tax included, whatever the size of your party. Above that, the per-person prices apply. Our tours are fully private, bespoke itineraries, so there is no set minimum — please get in touch and we’ll put together a quote for your group.

When do I pay?

After we confirm. We'll send payment details with the confirmation — nothing is charged when you send a request.

Where does the chef come to?

Any chalet, condominium or hotel kitchen in the Niseko and Kiroro areas. Elsewhere in Shiribeshi — ask; it's usually yes.

Allergies, vegetarians, a birthday?

Write it in the request. The menu is written for your party, so the chef would rather know before he shops than after.

How far ahead should I book?

The earlier the better in winter — peak-season weekends fill weeks out. Short notice is still worth asking.

Contact: info@iwanaiunited.com · WhatsApp +81 70 4115 8181