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[2025-2026 Edition] 18 Recommended Ski Resorts in the Southern Hokkaido Area Near Niseko - Experience Hokkaido's Powder Snow!
In the Niseko and southern Hokkaido areas, you can enjoy the high-quality powder snow that skiers and snowboarders dream of. This time, we will introduce ski resorts where you can fully enjoy the powder snow that is the true joy of skiing and snowboarding in Hokkaido!
- Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village)
- Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
- Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
- Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)
- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
- Hakodate Nanae Snow Park (Nanae Town)
- IWANAI RESORT (Iwanai Town)
- Karurusu Onsen Sanlaiva Ski Resort (Noboribetsu City)
- Greenpia Onuma Ski Resort (Morimachi)
- Pirika Ski Resort (Imakane Town)
- Asahigaoka Ski Resort (Kutchan Town)
- Orofure Ski Resort (Sobetsu Town)
- Yakumo Town Ski Resort (Yakumo Town)
- Kaminokuni Town Ski Resort (Kaminokuni Town)
- Shiriuchi Town Ski Resort (Shiriuchi Town)
- Hakodate Usujiri Ski Resort (Hakodate City)
- Morimachi Citizens Ski Resort (Morimachi)
- Suttsu Town Ski Resort (Suttsu Town)
1. Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village)
This huge ski resort has three mountains: West Mountain, East Mountain, and Mount Isola. With 37 courses and a total run distance of 42 kilometers, it is the largest in Hokkaido, and is divided into east and west halves separated by a national highway, with gondolas connecting the two. From the summit of Mount Isola, the most popular area, you can see Lake Toya and Mount Usu, as well as the majestic Mount Yotei in front, making it a popular ski resort where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding while also enjoying the scenery.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business days ・First Skiing Season ①: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 to Friday, December 12th, 2025 ・First Ski Season 2: December 13th (Sat) - December 19th (Fri) ・Regular season: Saturday, December 20th to Sunday, March 15th, 2026 Spring ski season: March 16th (Monday) to March 31st (Tuesday) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・Regular: 19 years old and over 16,200 yen / 65 years old and over, junior high and high school students 12,100 yen / 4 to 12 years old 8,000 yen ・First Time Skiing①: 7,200 yen for ages 19 and over / 5,400 yen for ages 65 and over and junior and senior high school students / 3,700 yen for ages 4-12 ・First Skiing②, Spring: 19 years old and over 9,500 yen / 65 years old and over, junior high and high school students 6,800 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,000 yen ■Address: 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu Village, Abuta County For more details and maps about Rusutsu Resort (Rusutsu Village), please click here.
2. Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
Niseko Village Ski Resort in Annupuri is a mecca for world-class, high-quality powder snow. In addition to skiing and snowboarding while enjoying the spectacular views of Mount Yotei, there are many other ways to enjoy the resort, including snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and snow rafting. Another popular activity is being pulled by a snow tube by a working horse, a farm horse that works in the fields and forests.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours ・OPEN~Friday, December 12, 2025 8:30~16:00 ・Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 8:30am-7:00pm (nighttime operation period) ・March 23rd (Mon) - March 31st (Sun) 8:30am - 4:30pm ・April 1st (Tuesday) - April 12th (Sunday) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket Regular season: Adults 9,700 yen / Junior high school students and those 65 and over 8,200 yen / 4-12 year olds 5,800 yen ・Early and spring season: Adults 6,700 yen / Junior high school students and those 65 and over 5,600 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,000 yen ・Final Season: Adults 5,000 yen / Junior high school students and those 65 and over 4,200 yen / 4-12 year olds 3,000 yen *Please check the official website for details on the fee period. ■Location: Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko Town, Abuta District For details and maps of "Niseko Village Ski Resort (Niseko Town)" please click here.
3. Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort has many spacious courses, making it safe for beginners. The surrounding area is home to many hidden restaurants perfect for satisfying your hunger after a workout, as well as charming hot springs to soothe your tired body after skiing. Many skiers visit this ski resort to enjoy Niseko's winters in a different way from the Hirafu area.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours ・Early Season: Thursday, December 11th, 2025 to Friday, December 12th, 2025, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Regular season: Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 8:30am-7:30pm ・Spring Season: March 23rd (Monday) to April 5th (Sunday) 8:30am - 4:30pm ・Final Season: Monday, April 6th to Wednesday, May 6th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・Early and spring season: Adults 6,200 yen / 65 years and older and junior high school students 4,700 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,100 yen ・Regular season: Adults 7,000 yen / 65 years and older and junior high school students 5,300 yen / 4 to 12 years old 4,600 yen ・Final Season: Adults 5,200 yen / 65 years and older and junior high school students 4,200 yen / 4-12 years old 3,700 yen ■Address: 485 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun For details and maps of "Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort (Niseko Town)", please click here.
4. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu is a ski resort where you can enjoy skiing while looking out at Mount Yotei, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. With abundant snow, powder snow, and over 20 varied courses, it attracts many skiers and snowboarders from both Japan and abroad. Another attraction is that skiing can be enjoyed until around Golden Week every year.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business days ・Early Season: Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025 ・Regular season: Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 ・Spring Season: March 23rd (Monday) to April 5th (Sunday) ・Final Season: April 6th (Monday) to May 6th (Wednesday) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・Early & Spring Season: Adults 7,700 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 6,500 yen / 4-12 years old 4,600 yen ・Regular season: Adults 11,000 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 9,400 yen / 4-12 years old 6,600 yen ・Final Season: Adults 5,500 yen / Junior high school students and those aged 65 4,600 yen / 4-12 years old 3,200 yen ■Address: 1-9-1 Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun For details and maps of "Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu (Kutchan Town)" please click here.
5. Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort (Niseko Town)
Niseko, said to have the best snow quality in Hokkaido, is known worldwide for its superb powder snow. Niseko Moiwa in particular has a large amount of snowfall and is rich in natural terrain, making it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. Niseko Moiwa, which retains its pristine natural environment, offers spectacular views, and the view of Mount Yotei on a clear day is exceptionally beautiful.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business days ・Early Season: Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Friday, December 19, 2025 ・Regular season: Saturday, December 20th to Sunday, March 8th, 2026 ・Spring Season: March 9th (Monday) to April 5th (Sunday) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket ・Regular season: Adults 13,000 yen / 65 years and older 12,000 yen / High school students 11,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 3,000 yen ・Early season: Adults 10,400 yen / 65 years and older 9,600 yen / High school students 8,800 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 2,400 yen Spring season: Adults 8,400 yen / 65 years and older 7,800 yen / High school students 7,100 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 1,900 yen ■Address: 448 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun For details and maps of "Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort (Niseko Town)", please click here.
6. Hakodate Nanae Snow Park (Nanae Town)
This ski resort boasts a 4km long slope and magnificent views of Mount Komagatake, Lake Onuma, and Lake Konuma. There are eight courses, ranging from wide, gentle slopes for beginners to advanced courses that take advantage of the natural scenery. In addition to the snow compacted by snow-grooming vehicles, there is also a soft, powdery zone where the snow is not compacted, so you can enjoy a variety of snow types on the slopes.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 13, 2025 to Sunday, March 29, 2026 (planned) 9:00-17:00 *Night games: Friday to Sunday from December 27th (Sat) to March 1st (Sun) 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM ■Price: 1DAY FREE PASS (including night games) 7,300 yen for those 16 years old and over / 5,800 yen for those 60 years old and over and junior high school students / Free for elementary school students and younger ■Address: 666 Higashi-Onuma, Nanae-cho, Kameda-gun For details and maps of "Hakodate Nanae Snow Park (Nanae Town)" please click here
7. IWANAI RESORT (Iwanai Town)
This ski resort is located on Mount Iwanai, at an elevation of 1,086m, at the westernmost tip of the Niseko mountain range. There are three slopes that beginners and intermediate skiers can safely ski on, and the panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and the Shakotan Peninsula from near the summit is exceptional. At the hut, you can take a break from your fatigue and enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes, including classic ramen, curry, and hamburgers.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Late March 2026 (planned) 9:00-15:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket 3,000 yen ■Address: 350-4 Notsuka, Iwanai-cho For details and maps of "IWANAI RESORT (Iwanai Town)", please click here.
8. Karurusu Onsen Sanlaiva Ski Resort (Noboribetsu City)
This ski resort offers a wide variety of slopes that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike. With a total of seven courses, it is popular not only with skiers but also with snowboarders. Noboribetsu is famous as a hot spring resort, and it is located right next to Karurusu Onsen, one of Japan's most famous hot springs. We also recommend relaxing in the hot springs after skiing.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Friday, March 20, 2026 (planned) 9:00-16:00 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 3,800 yen / 65 years and older 2,800 yen / 75 years and older 2,200 yen / 4-18 years old 1,500 yen ■Address: 27 Karurusucho, Noboribetsu City For more information and maps about "Karurusu Onsen Sanlaiva Ski Resort (Noboribetsu City)," please click here.
9. Greenpia Onuma Ski Resort (Morimachi)
Located in Onuma, a 40-50 minute drive from Hakodate, this ski resort is a comprehensive leisure facility attached to a hotel. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, you can also enjoy snow activities like snowscooting, and there is a wide selection of equipment and clothing available for rental, so you can come empty-handed. The hotel is right in front of the slopes, so you can soothe your tired and chilled body in the hotel's hot springs.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Thursday, December 25, 2025 to Sunday, March 8, 2026 (planned) 9:00-17:00 Night games: Friday, January 2, 2026 to Saturday, March 7, 2026, 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM every Friday and Saturday ■Price: 1-day lift ticket (night skiing not available) Adults: 5,300 yen / Students and those aged 60 and over: 4,300 yen / Elementary school students: 2,300 yen ■Address: 229 Akaigawa, Morimachi, Kayabe District Click here for details and maps of "Greenpia Onuma Ski Resort (Morimachi)"
10. Pirika Ski Resort (Imakane Town)
Pirika Ski Resort, which preserves its majestic and pristine natural surroundings, boasts the best snow quality in southern Hokkaido. Overlooking the Pirika Dam, there are five courses for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, including courses that make the most of the terrain and groomed runs. At the top of the family course, there is also a mini park where you can enjoy boxes and cylinder rails. Another attraction is the ski resort food, which uses local ingredients from Imakane Town.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Sunday, March 22, 2026 (planned) 9:00-16:00 Nighttime operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays from January to February 2026, Saturdays in January, and Saturday, February 28th, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM ・Night skiing only: Tuesday and Thursday, March 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM ■Closed: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in March 2026, March 17th (Tuesday), March 19th (Thursday) *Open on March 20th (Friday) ■Price: Daytime lift ticket (9:00-16:00) Adults 4,400 yen / Ages 60 and over, junior and senior high school students 2,800 yen / Elementary school students 2,000 yen ■Location: 205-1 Mirikawa, Imakane-machi, Setana-gun For details and maps of "Pirika Ski Resort (Imakane Town)" please click here.
11. Asahigaoka Ski Resort (Kutchan Town)
This ski resort is perfect for beginners. It has two courses with a maximum slope of 30 degrees and a longest run of 560m, and both courses are equipped with lighting so you can ski safely at night. It is a popular place for skiers from both inside and outside the town as a place where you can enjoy a peaceful time.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Thursday, December 25, 2025 to Sunday, March 8, 2026 (planned) ・Normal business hours: 9:00-16:00 (last lift 15:45) Night skiing hours: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and January 7th (Wednesday) 9:00-21:00 (last lift 20:45) *If the ski resort is closed on Tuesday or Thursday, it will close the following day. ■Closed days: Every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday), December 31st (Wednesday), January 1st (Thursday), February 8th (Sunday) (planned) ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults 1,500 yen / Junior high school students and younger 800 yen ■Location: Asahi, Kutchan Town For details and maps of "Asahigaoka Ski Resort (Kutchan Town)" please click here.
12. Orofure Ski Resort (Sobetsu Town)
Sobetsu, a town with relatively little snow and warm temperatures within Hokkaido, has a slope where you can enjoy winter sports. Easily accessible from the town center, it is popular with families and people of all ages. This is a rare ski resort where you can not only enjoy skiing and snowboarding, but also "banana boats." Experience the thrill of speeding through the clear air of Orofure on a banana boat.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Business hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 to mid-March 2026 Weekdays 9:00-16:00 / Sundays and holidays 8:30-16:30 ■Price: 1-day lift ticket: Adults and those 60 and over: 2,900 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 1,600 yen *Banana boat use is an additional charge ■Address: 204-5 Benkei, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun Click here for details and maps of "Orofure Ski Resort (Sobetsu Town)"
13. Yakumo Town Ski Resort (Yakumo Town)
Located in the northern part of southern Hokkaido, this ski resort offers a panoramic view of Uchiura Bay from the summit. Although compact, it has three courses that are perfect for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, making it perfect for families. It is also fully equipped with lighting for safe night skiing and facilities such as a lodge where you can relax and take a break.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours Weekdays: Late December to February of the following year 10:00-21:00 / From March onwards, closed 17:00-21:00 ・Day before a holiday: 9:00-20:00 ・December 31st (Wednesday) 10:00-15:00 ■Closed on: January 1st ■Price: 6-hour lift ticket: Adults 2,160 yen / Junior high school students and younger 1,260 yen ■Address: 767 Kasuga, Yakumo-cho, Futami-gun For details and maps of "Yakumo Town Ski Resort (Yakumo Town)" please click here.
14. Kaminokuni Town Ski Resort (Kaminokuni Town)
Located in the Yunodai district, a hot spring resort in the town, this ski resort can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers alike. The Yunodai district is one of the town's heaviest snowfall areas, allowing you to ski down the powder snow. There is also a rope tower that allows beginners who are not used to getting on and off the lift to grab onto the rope and move around with their feet on the ground. Night lighting is also installed, so you can enjoy the resort safely at night.
[2025-2026 season] ■ Opening hours: Monday, December 22, 2025 to mid-March, 2026 (planned) *Night games from Sunday, January 4 Monday to Saturday 9:00-21:00 / Sunday 9:00-17:00 *Rope tower and T-bar lifts are closed from 12:00-13:00 every day ■Closed: December 31st (Wed) - January 3rd (Sat) ■ Price: Free ■Location: Yunotai, Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-gun For details and maps of "Kaminokuni Town Ski Resort (Kaminokuni Town)", please click here.
15. Shiriuchi Town Ski Resort (Shiriuchi Town)
This family ski resort has three courses with a maximum gradient of 29 degrees. The slopes offer an exhilarating feeling of skiing down towards the Shiriuchi River. The Schlepp lift used at Shiriuchi Town Ski Resort is rare even in Hokkaido, and it's worth visiting just to see it.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■Opening hours: January to March, 9:00 to 21:00 *Lifts are temporarily closed from 12:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 17:00 ■ Price: Free ■Address: 344-3 Motomachi, Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-gun For details and maps of "Shiriuchi Town Ski Resort (Shiriuchi Town)" please click here.
16. Hakodate Usujiri Ski Resort (Hakodate City)
This ski resort is popular among local residents as a place for sports and recreation. One of its attractions is the rare rope tower climb to the top of the mountain, where you hold onto a rope while still on your skis. It is a valuable experience. It also hosts events that parents and children can participate in together, making it a ski resort recommended for families.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■Opening hours: Mid-January to the third Sunday of March of the following year, 9:00-21:00 Rope tower operating hours: 13:00-16:00 / 18:00-21:00 *On Sundays and public holidays, it also operates from 9:00-12:00 ■ Price: Free ■Address: 593-1 Usujiri-cho, Hakodate City For details and maps of "Hakodate City Usujiri Ski Resort (Hakodate City)", please click here.
17. Morimachimin Ski Resort (Morimachi)
This ski resort is affectionately known as "Sankakuyama." Skiers use the large slopes to climb up the slopes on their own two feet, making it a great way to train your legs and hips. The slopes are also perfect for children to enjoy sledding, and there are also heated rest huts, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content all day long.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■ Business hours: Normal hours 9:00-16:00 / Nighttime hours 9:00-20:00 ■ Price: Free ■Address: 326-1 Uedaicho, Morimachi, Kayabe District Click here for details and maps of Morimachimin Ski Resort (Morimachi)
18. Suttsu Town Citizens' Ski Resort (Suttsu Town)
This popular ski resort is perfect for families to enjoy. The slopes are relatively gentle, so beginners and children can ski safely. They also hold ski lessons, making it the perfect place to start skiing.
[Reference: 2024-2025 season] ■Opening hours: Early January to mid-March, weekdays 14:00-21:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9:00-21:00 ■Prices: (Previous prices) All-day lift ticket: Adults 930 yen / High school students 750 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 580 yen ■Address: 198 Oshimacho, Suttsu-cho For details and maps of "Suttsu Town Citizens Ski Resort (Suttsu Town)", please click here.
*All information listed is current as of December 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
