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2025-2026 Edition: 22 Recommended Ski Resorts in the Asahikawa Suburbs & Northern Hokkaido Area - Enjoy a Variety of Snow Qualities and Courses!
The Asahikawa and Northern Hokkaido areas receive snowfall early, and many ski resorts here are among the first to open in Hokkaido. Throughout the long season, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy a variety of snow conditions, and the courses that take full advantage of the natural terrain are another major draw. Here, we introduce ski resorts where you can fully enjoy abundant snow and diverse courses!
- Kamui Ski Links (Asahikawa City)
- Pippu Ski Area (Pippu Town)
- Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
- Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
- Horotachi Kokusetu Ski Area (Horokanai Town)
- Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Area (Wassamu Town)
- Tenbozan Ski Area (Rishiri Town)
- Esashi Mikasayama Ski Area (Esashi Town)
- Haboro Town Ski Area "View" (Haboro Town)
- Inosawa Citizen's Ski Area (Asahikawa City)
- Hinata Ski Area (Shibetsu City)
- Kamoidake Kokusai Ski Area (Utashinai City)
- Nakatonbetsu Kotobuki Ski Area (Nakatonbetsu Town)
- Toumayama Ski Area (Toma Town)
- Obira Boyodai Ski Area (Obira Town)
- Otoineppu Fuji Ski Area (Otoineppu Village)
- Shimokawa Ski Area (Shimokawa Town)
- Hokuryu Town Ski Area (Hokuryu Town)
- Toyotomi Onsen Ski Area (Toyotomi Town)
- ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Area (Numata Town)
- Shokanbetsudake Ski Area (Mashike Town)
- Asahi Ski Area (Shibetsu City)
1. Kamui Ski Links (Asahikawa City)
Kamui Ski Links is a ski resort with a 600-meter vertical drop and a longest run of 4,000 meters. With eight varied courses, including groomed runs, mogul courses, and deep powder areas, it offers fun for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. The rental shop is well-stocked, so you don't have to worry if you come empty-handed or forget something. There are also three dining areas where you can enjoy a meal while gazing at the slopes.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Adults ¥5,300 / Seniors (65+) ¥4,500 / Elementary school students (12 and under) ¥1,800
■ Location: 112 Nishioka, Kamui-cho, Asahikawa City
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2. Pippu Ski Area (Pippu Town)
Pippu Ski Area offers a panoramic view of the Kamikawa Basin, with the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, known as the "roof of Hokkaido," in the background. Boasting the largest slopes in Northern Hokkaido, it features nine varied courses that will satisfy everyone from beginners to seasoned veterans. You can enjoy light, fluffy powder snow while surrounded by vast, beautiful nature.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Night Skiing (until end of Feb): 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Junior high school students and older ¥3,800 / Seniors (60+) and elementary school students and younger ¥2,800
■ Location: Kita 7-sen 17-go, Pippu-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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3. Asahikawa Santa Present Park (Asahikawa City)
This ski resort is easily accessible from JR Asahikawa Station. It offers a variety of courses for everyone, from easy slopes for beginners to challenging runs for advanced and experienced skiers. The rental shop is well-equipped with gear, apparel, and accessories. In addition to skis and snowboards, you can also rent sleds and snowscoots. Night skiing, with a panoramic view of Asahikawa city, is also highly recommended.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Friday, December 19, 2025 - Late March 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
*Open until 4:00 PM on Dec 31 / Opens at 11:00 AM on Jan 1
■ Price: Daytime Pass (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Junior high school students and older ¥4,200 / Elementary school students and younger ¥3,300
■ Location: 555-2 Tomioka, Kamui-cho, Asahikawa City
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4. Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort (Nayoro City)
Piyashiri Ski Resort is renowned for having some of the best quality snow in Japan. With nine diverse courses, you can choose a run based on your skill level, or simply based on the day's snow conditions and your mood. Not only can you enjoy skiing and snowboarding, but if you're lucky, you might even witness a "sun pillar" phenomenon.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Night Skiing: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Thursday, December 18 to Friday, February 27, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
**No night skiing on Thursday, Jan 1 and Friday, Jan 2
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass (Daytime only): High school students and older ¥4,200 / Seniors (60+) ¥2,800 / Junior high school students and younger Free
■ Location: Nisshin, Nayoro City
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5. Horotachi Kokusetu Ski Area (Horokanai Town)
A popular ski resort for all levels, from beginners to experts, thanks to its beautiful natural surroundings and challenging steep slopes. As one of the snowiest areas in Hokkaido, it gets plenty of snowfall. The cold nights in Horokanai Town create light, fluffy powder snow with almost no moisture. The resort has four courses from beginner to advanced, and the ungroomed sections of the slopes are a true paradise for powder hounds.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Thursday, December 18, 2025 - March, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Price: Adults ¥3,500 / Junior and senior high school students ¥2,600 / Elementary school students ¥2,100
■ Location: Nagatome, Horokanai-cho, Uryu-gun
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6. Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Area (Wassamu Town)
Located almost halfway between Asahikawa and Nayoro, Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Area is a powder snow paradise. The courses are enjoyable for all levels, from beginners to experts. The tree-lined run from the No. 2 lift is a dynamic and thrilling course. Access is very convenient, located just 5 minutes from the Wassamu Interchange on the expressway.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
*Hours vary depending on the period and day of the week.
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Adults ¥2,000 / Elementary school students ¥1,400
■ Location: Hinode, Wassamu-cho
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7. Tenbozan Ski Area (Rishiri Town)
This is the only ski resort in Rishiri Town, offering a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan from its summit. On a clear day, you can even see Rebun Island. The slopes are equipped with night lighting, so you can also enjoy night skiing.
[Reference: 2024-2025 Season]
■ Hours: Typically from December to March of the following year
Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Sat, Sun, Holidays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Weekdays, Sat, Holidays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
■ Price: Season Pass: Adult ¥4,000 / Day & Night Pass: Adult ¥300
*Free for elementary, junior high, and high school students
■ Location: Tanebuchi-cho, Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido
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8. Esashi Mikasayama Ski Area (Esashi Town)
A ski resort where you can enjoy skiing while gazing out at the white expanse of drift ice below. From early February, when the drift ice reaches the coast, you can ski with a unique view only possible in a town facing the Sea of Okhotsk. The course design is another highlight, with everything from a long beginner's course to an advanced course with a 26-degree slope.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Saturday, December 27, 2025 - Late March, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
*Night Skiing: Tue, Thu, Sat 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*Opening date postponed due to lack of snow. Please check the official website for the latest status. (As of Dec 26)
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM): Adults/High school students ¥1,630 / Elementary/Junior high school students ¥810
■ Location: 7020-1 Kitako-cho, Esashi-cho, Esashi-gun
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9. Haboro Town Ski Area "View" (Haboro Town)
Haboro Town Ski Area "View" features two courses with views of the vast Sea of Japan and beautiful winter scenery. The courses are designed for beginner to intermediate levels, and there is also a hill for sledding and other snow play. The resort is equipped for night skiing, and the breathtaking night view from the summit makes it a great spot for friends, families, and even romantic dates.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025 - Sunday, March 8, 2026. Tue-Fri 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM / Mon, Sat, Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*From March: Tue-Fri 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Sat-Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM / Mon Closed
*Opening date postponed due to lack of snow. Please check the official website for the latest status. (As of Dec 26)
■ Closed: Dec 31, Jan 1, Mondays in March
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: High school students and older ¥2,500 / Junior high school students and younger ¥1,300
■ Location: 405-1 Chuo, Haboro-cho, Tomamae-gun
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10. Inosawa Citizen's Ski Area (Asahikawa City)
Inosawa Citizen's Ski Area is the only municipal ski area in Asahikawa City. Located just a 20-minute drive from central Asahikawa and right next to the Kamui residential area, it's easily accessible and has been loved by locals for years. The beginner-friendly course is also suitable for children, making it the perfect place for first-timers or those still getting used to the slopes to practice.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Monday, February 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Opening date postponed due to lack of snow. Please check the official website for the latest status. (As of Dec 26)
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Adults ¥1,200 / Seniors (60+) ¥700 / Junior high school students and younger ¥550
■ Location: Kamui 7-jo 18-chome, Asahikawa City
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11. Hinata Ski Area (Shibetsu City)
Though small, this ski area offers fun for everyone from beginners to experts. Ski and snowboard rentals are available, and snowscoots are also permitted. Night skiing on the high-quality powder snow is also recommended. After skiing, you can enjoy a meal and soothe your tired muscles at the nearby Hinata Onsen.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Friday, December 12, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2025
Mon-Sat & day before holidays 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM / Sun, Holidays & Dec 31 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
■ Closed: Jan 1
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: High school students and older ¥2,400 / Junior high school students and younger ¥900
■ Location: 4095 Tayoro-cho, Shibetsu City
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12. Kamoidake Kokusai Ski Area (Utashinai City)
This is one of the largest ski resorts in the Sorachi region, located on Mt. Kamoi. Its varied terrain is perfect for all levels and is popular not only with skiers but also with snowboarders and cross-country skiers, allowing everyone to fully enjoy winter sports in the great outdoors. The adjoining hot spring hotel is perfect for relaxing after a long day on the slopes.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Lift hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Junior high school students and older ¥6,000 / Junior high school students ¥3,000 / Elementary school students ¥2,300 / Tourist ¥8,000
■ Location: 95-9 Kashin, Utashinai City
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13. Nakatonbetsu Kotobuki Ski Area (Nakatonbetsu Town)
This ski resort takes advantage of Nakatonbetsu's heavy snowfall, allowing you to experience fresh powder. It offers a wide variety of courses, including advanced, intermediate, and family courses, as well as cross-country, fresh snow, and snowboard-only courses. There's also a cafeteria with a variety of warm dishes to heat you up, making it a great place for families and friends to enjoy.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025 - March 2026. Weekdays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Adults ¥1,950 / Seniors (60+) & High school students and younger ¥1,200
■ Location: Kotobuki, Nakatonbetsu-cho, Esashi-gun
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14. Toumayama Ski Area (Toma Town)
The lush Mt. Touma transforms into a ski slope in winter. It features a course with a maximum run of 240 meters and a maximum gradient of 17 degrees, along with a free rope tow. The gentle, wide course is safe for beginner skiers and snowboarders, and there is also a dedicated sledding course for children.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Early March 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Closed: Dec 31 - Jan 2
■ Price: Free
■ Location: Shigaichi 6-ku, Toma-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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15. Obira Boyodai Ski Area (Obira Town)
A ski resort with a stunning location overlooking the Obira townscape and the Sea of Japan. The slopes offer excellent snow quality and are enjoyable for everyone from beginners and families to advanced riders. Snowboarding is also permitted. The lodge has a shop and a cafeteria where you can take a break and relax.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Preparing to open - Scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026
・Opening day - Jan 5 (Mon) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
・Jan 6 (Tue) - Feb 11 (Wed) 10:00 AM - 8:45 PM
・Feb 12 (Thu) - End of season 1:00 PM - 8:45 PM
■ Closed: Dec 31 - Jan 1, Mondays after Feb 2
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass (Daytime only): Adults ¥2,500 / Junior high school students and younger ¥1,900
■ Location: 534-1 Obira-cho, Obira-cho
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16. Otoineppu Fuji Ski Area (Otoineppu Village)
This village-run ski area is located in Otoineppu, Hokkaido's smallest village. It features beginner to advanced courses and a tree-lined course. A great plus for snowboarders is that snowboarding is permitted on all courses. Night skiing is also available on the beginner to advanced courses, offering a different view from the daytime.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Friday, December 19, 2025 - Late March 2026
・Tue, Thu, Sun 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
・Wed, Fri 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM *Lift temporarily suspended from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
・Sat 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM *Lift temporarily suspended from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
■ Closed: Mondays *If Monday is a holiday, open 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Adults ¥2,500 / Children ¥2,000
■ Location: 200-6 Otoineppu, Otoineppu-mura, Nakagawa-gun
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17. Shimokawa Ski Area (Shimokawa Town)
A compact, family-friendly ski resort with a course perfect for children. There is also a free ski rope tow, and on weekends, many families come to enjoy skiing. Although small, the resort also has three ski jumping hills next to the ski area.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Scheduled for late December 2025 - March, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
■ Price: Free
■ Location: 444-2 Minami-machi, Shimokawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun
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18. Hokuryu Town Ski Area (Hokuryu Town)
This is a handmade ski resort, established in 1968 when elementary school PTA members and teachers worked together to clear the mountain of trees and roots to create the slope. It features a beginner-friendly powder snow slope and offers night skiing, making it perfect for families and for practicing to improve your skills.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Scheduled for late December - late February (depending on slope conditions)
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM *Night Skiing: from 4:00 PM
*Dec 31 - Jan 3: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Price: Free
■ Location: Hekisui, Hokuryu-cho, Uryu-gun
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19. Toyotomi Onsen Ski Area (Toyotomi Town)
Located near an onsen (hot spring) town, this ski area is recommended for beginners and families. It has three courses—advanced, intermediate, and beginner—and is equipped with night lighting and a lift. On clear days, you can see Mt. Rishiri, and after skiing, you can relax at the nearby Toyotomi Onsen.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Typically late December - mid-March, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Night Skiing: Tue, Thu, Sat 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
■ Location: Onsen, Toyotomi-cho
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20. ASHIMOI KANKO Takaho Ski Area (Numata Town)
A safe and comfortable ski area perfect for families. It reopened in 2022 after renovations, replacing the old single-chair lift with a new double-chair lift. While it's a family-friendly resort for beginners, the relocated lift offers a slightly different experience than before. The rest area in the lodge has also been expanded for more comfort.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, March 1, 2026
・Dec 20 (Sat) - Feb 11 (Wed): Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM / Sat, Sun, Holidays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
・Feb 12 (Thu) - Mar 1 (Sun): Mon-Fri 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Sat, Sun, Holidays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
■ Closed: Jan 1, 2
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: High school students and older ¥2,000 / Children ¥1,000
■ Location: Takaho, Numata-cho, Uryu-gun
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21. Shokanbetsudake Ski Area (Mashike Town)
A ski area in a spectacular location, with the snow-covered Mt. Shokanbetsu and the deep blue Sea of Japan. With six courses, including a snowboard course, you can fully enjoy exhilarating downhill runs and kicking up powder snow, satisfying everyone from beginners to experts.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours
・Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Sun & Holidays 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
*Night Skiing: From Friday, Jan 9, Fri & Sat 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Open until 3:00 PM on Dec 31
・Sunday, March 1 - Scheduled for Sunday, March 8: Mon-Fri 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM / Sun 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
■ Closed: Jan 1
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: Adults ¥2,500 / Children & Seniors ¥1,500
■ Location: 698-1 Shokansawa, Mashike-cho, Mashike-gun
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22. Asahi Ski Area (Shibetsu City)
A ski resort for all levels, from beginners to experts, where snowboarding is permitted on all slopes. There are two courses, Course A and Course B. The resort is also equipped with lighting for night skiing, and the Asahi Alpine Ski Competition is held here in early February.
[2025-2026 Season]
■ Hours: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, March 22, 2026
Tue-Fri 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM / Sat, Sun, Holidays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dec 30 & Jan 2-3 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM / From Mar 1, Weekdays 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Hours may change for school use.
■ Closed: Dec 31, Jan 1, every Monday (unless it's a holiday)
■ Price: 1-Day Lift Pass: High school students and older ¥1,400 / Junior high school students and younger ¥700
■ Location: 6656 Chuo, Asahi-cho, Shibetsu City
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*All information is current as of December 2025.
*Please note that all information is subject to change. Please check the official websites for the latest details.
